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Books in Agricultural and biological sciences

The Agricultural and Biological Sciences collection advances science-based knowledge for the improvement of animal and plant life and for secure food systems that produce nutritious, novel, sustainable foods with minimal environmental impact. Food Science titles include not only those products from agriculture but all other aspects from food production to nutrition, health and safety, chemistry to security, policy, law and regulation. Biological Sciences address animal behaviour and biodiversity, organismal and evolutionary biology, entomology, marine biology and aquaculture, plant science and forestry.

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    • Aquaculture Pathophysiology

      • 1st Edition
      • August 25, 2022
      • Frederick S.B. Kibenge + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Aquaculture Pathophysiology, Volume I. Finfish Diseases is a diverse, practical reference on finfish diseases impacting aquaculture. It is intended for the veterinarian, fish health biologist or extensionist, fish pathologist and fish health diagnostician supporting the management of major and emerging infectious and non-infectious health risks for the key temperate, subtropical and tropical finfish species of commercial and fisheries importance. This volume should be read in partnership with volume 2 on shellfish diseases as the principles and approach to the diagnosis and management of aquacultured animal species are similar and typically researchers, teachers, students, diagnostic laboratory scientists, aquaculture technicians and farmers need to be competent across both finfish and shellfish health issues.

    • Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science

      • 1st Edition
      • June 27, 2022
      • Tariq Altalhi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science, the latest release in the Green Composites: Preparation, Properties and Allied Applications series, deals with the most promising aspects of green composites. The book presents in-depth and updated literature related to the manufacturing of green composites and their properties and discusses special features of green composites and their applications in daily life. All green composites covered in this work are polymeric and of bio-origin. The book also provides industrial applications of green composites. Topics covered include the use of green composites, vegetable packing, foam, blends, rubber, solar cells, adhesives and 3D printing.

    • Food Quality Analysis

      • 1st Edition
      • November 18, 2022
      • Ashutosh Kumar Shukla
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Food Quality Analysis: Applications of Analytical Methods Coupled With Artificial Intelligence provides different spectroscopic techniques and their application to food quality analysis, with the unique approach of adding multivariate analysis as well as artificial intelligence applications. It also brings chromatographic methods for the analysis of a wide range of food items including wheat flours, oils and fats. Written by a team of interdisciplinary experts, this is a valuable resource for researchers and personnel involved in food industries.　　

    • Insect Resistance Management

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 19, 2022
      • David W. Onstad + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      The third edition of Insect Resistance Management: Biology, Economics, and Prediction expands coverage by including three new chapters on African agriculture, genetic control of pests, and fitness costs of resistance. All remaining chapters have been updated to cover key scientific findings published since 2013. The coauthors have expertise in evolutionary biology, ecology, economics, epizootiology, statistics, modeling, IPM, and genetics. The original themes demonstrating the importance of economics, IPM, pest behavior, and the behavior of humans implementing insect resistance management (IRM) are still relevant. Entomologists and others developing experiments, models, regulations, or public policy will benefit from this book that avoids reliance on dogma by analyzing and synthesizing knowledge about a wide variety of species, landscapes, and stakeholder problems.

    • Agricultural Nanobiotechnology

      • 1st Edition
      • April 29, 2022
      • Sougata Ghosh + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents presents the most up-to-date advances in nanotechnology to improve the agriculture and food industry with novel nanotools for the controlling of rapid disease diagnostic and enhancement of the capacity of plants to absorb nutrients and resist environmental challenges. Highlighting the emerging nanofertilizers, nanopesticides and nanoherbicides that are being widely explored in order to overcome the limitations of conventional agricultural supplements, the book provides important insights to enable smart, knowledge-driven selection of nanoscale agricultural biomaterials, coupled with suitable delivery approaches and formulations will lead to promising agricultural innovation using nanotechnology. Agricultural Nanobiotechnology: Biogenic Nanoparticles, Nanofertilizers and Nanoscale Biocontrol Agents explores emerging innovations in nanobiotechnology for agriculture, food, and natural resources to address the challenges of food security, sustainability, susceptibility, human health, and healthy life. The book is ideal for the multidisciplinary scientists whose goal is to see the use of nanomaterials in agriculture to reduce the amount of spread chemicals, minimize nutrient losses in fertilization and to generate increased yield through pest and nutrient management.

    • Microbiome, Immunity, Digestive Health and Nutrition

      • 1st Edition
      • July 21, 2022
      • Debasis Bagchi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Microbiome, Immunity, Digestive Health and Nutrition: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Prevention and Treatment addresses a wide range of topics related to the role of nutrition in achieving and maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Written by leading experts in the field, the book outlines the various foods, minerals, vitamins, dietary fibers, prebiotics, probiotics, nutritional supplements, phytochemicals and drugs that improve gut health. It specifically addresses molecular and cellular mechanisms and pathways by which these nutritional components contribute to the physiology and functionality of a healthy gut microbiome and gut health. Intended for nutrition researchers and practitioners, food experts, gastroenterologists, nurses, general practitioners, public health officials and health professionals, this book is sure to be a welcomed resource.

    • Lawrie's Meat Science

      • 9th Edition
      • August 25, 2022
      • Fidel Toldra
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Lawries’ Meat Science, Ninth Edition continues to be a classic reference in the meat world. It has been used by numerous generations of meat professionals since its first edition in 1966. The new edition brings four new chapters and updated information related to the latest advances in meat animals breeding and technologies for meat preservation, processing, and packaging. In addition, new relevant aspects of nutritional value, quality and safety of meat as well as methodologies for authenticity and traceability are provided with a compilation of chapters written by a select group of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the meat field. This book covers essential information and latest advances and developments, from the initial meat animal’s growth and development to the time of slaughter and to the processing technologies, packaging and distribution till consumption of its meat. Relevant aspects of its composition, nutritional value, eating quality, consumer acceptance, safety and sustainability issues are also covered.

    • Technologies to Recover Polyphenols from AgroFood By-products and Wastes

      • 1st Edition
      • August 13, 2022
      • Elisabete M.C. Alexandre + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Technologies to Recover Polyphenols from AgroFood By-products and Wastes: Applications in Different Fields covers the most used technologies to extract and recover polyphenols from all kinds of by-products and wastes generated by the food industry, restaurant and agricultural sectors. Polyphenols are characterized by different AgroFood by-products and waste sources, hence this book explores the practical applications of these polyphenols in the development of functional foods and pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Containing definitions, case studies, applications, literature reviews, and coverage of recent developments, this book will be a welcomed resource for food scientists, including those working in sustainability, agriculture and engineering.

    • Digital Agritechnology

      • 1st Edition
      • August 24, 2022
      • Toby Mottram
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Digital Agritechnology: Robotics and Systems for Agriculture and Livestock Production describes how systems acquire and use data in livestock production and agricultural systems, and how researchers can extract and aggregate efficiencies. The origins of digital agritechnology are decades old, with robotic milkers available for over 20 years and GPS-based tractor controls existing for nearly 30. However, only a few capabilities of these sensing and control systems are used. This book addresses the need to educate agriculturists on the full usage scale of these arable and livestock systems.

    • Food Preservation and Safety of Natural Products

      • 1st Edition
      • June 15, 2022
      • Helen N. Onyeaka + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Food Preservation and Safety of Natural Products addresses the most common causes of food spoilage that create significant loss to global food production while also discussing how food serves as a vehicle for the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms responsible for mild to debilitating health conditions in humans. The book provides essential information for food safety professionals on issues relating to foodborne diseases and offers potential solutions by presenting various methods of incorporating natural products in food production to prevent the spread of foodborne pathogenic organisms. The demand for green consumerism and consumers general distaste for synthetic food additives poses a serious challenge to food safety and preservation. Natural products are used as green and sustainable source of bioactive compounds that can be applied in various fields including food. The use of plant and other natural products in food preservation is on the rise, hence this book reviews microbial mediated food spoilage, foodborne pathogens and food contamination and offers applications of natural products in food preservation.

Related subjects

Agricultural science

Animal science

Aquatic science

Entomology

Food science and technology

Forest science

Mathematical biosciences

Plant science

Soil science

Veterinary science