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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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    • Innovations in the Blue Economy

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • José Carlos Magalhães Pires
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 4 9 2 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 4 9 3 1
      Innovations in the Blue Economy: Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation explores the available technologies, latest advancements, and ongoing research promoting sustainable cultivation of microalgae and seaweed. Cultivation strategies, challenges, applications, products, and regulatory considerations are covered through an interdisciplinary lens to provide readers with a holistic understanding of this rapidly growing industry. Written by a globally diverse network of experts, this book is systematically structured to be accessible to readers across multiple sectors. Introductory chapters describe the biology, diversity, and vital ecological roles of various microalgal and seaweed species. Central chapters explore differing cultivation systems, emphasizing the critical aspects of site selection and ecosystem compatibility. Cultivation strategies are described and illustrated through applied case studies showcasing successful largescale cultivation initiatives. Final chapters consider the regulatory landscape and multifaceted hurdles to sustainable industry scale-up, provide innovative solutions, and highlight research gaps for industry consideration. Innovations in the Blue Economy addresses the environmental applications and economic viability of sustainable microalgal and seaweed cultivation, making it an essential read for algal aquaculturists, bioengineers, and students of marine biology and biotechnology.

    • Alternative Dairy Products and Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Harjinder Singh + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 9 0 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 9 1 3
      Alternative Dairy Products and Technologies comprehensively covers the available products on the market, including processing, sensory qualities, and nutritional value in comparison to dairy milk. The book also looks ahead to new and emerging biotechnologies—such as molecular farming and precision fermentation—that promise to create near-identical products to animal derived dairy. Bringing together key issues of environmental sustainability, human nutrition, biotechnology, and product development, this book is an interdisciplinary reference written and edited by a global team of experts from a variety of fields.It will be of significant value to academics, scientists, and students as this is a very hot topic in the food science area. Additionally, this book will be a great resource for the food industry and many start-up companies currently working on developing innovative alternative proteins and dairy products.

    • Agricultural Insights from Space

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Dharmendra Singh + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 1 3 7
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 1 1 4 4
      Agricultural Insights from Space: Machine Learning Applications in Satellite Data Analysis seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, presenting cutting-edge research alongside real-world examples. This book leverages geospatial technology and Artificial Intelligence to address various challenges in agriculture. Readers will find practical examples and case studies demonstrating how machine learning and deep learning techniques can extract valuable insights from remote sensing data, optimizing agricultural processes. Highlighting the significance of satellite data, the book explores the benefits of leveraging space-based information for enhancing agricultural practices.The book emphasizes the importance of geospatial intelligence and AI technologies in monitoring and managing agricultural activities. It inspires readers to envision a future where these innovative approaches lead to more productive agricultural environments and healthier growth for future generations.

    • Innovative Conservation Techniques and Perspectives

      • 1st Edition
      • April 8, 2025
      • Germano Leão Demolin-Leite
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 4 9 0 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 0 4 9 1 7
      Innovative Conservation Techniques and Perspectives: Global Biome Conservation and Global Warming Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity explores operational and potential monitoring tools to conserve and/or recover biomes at a global scale. Written by international experts in ecology and biodiversity conservation, this book identifies operational, emerging, and proposed methods for land monitoring and management across the world’s biomes. This important resource on biodiversity is an ideal resource for students, professors, researchers, and both governmental and non-governmental organizations active in biodiversity conservation.

    • A Practical Guide for Interpreting and Constructing Nutritional Labeling

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • María Patricia López Ramírez + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 4 4 0 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 7 4 4 1 1
      A Practical Guide for Interpreting and Constructing Nutritional Labeling delves into the intricate global landscape of nutritional labeling for consumer packaged goods. It addresses the complexity and lack of uniform guidelines that plague food industry professionals in effectively conveying nutritional impacts on dietary choices. Additionally, it presents a global perspective on nutritional and front package labeling, offering solutions for standardizing the nutritional table process. The book includes historical milestones and case studies from countries like the U.S., Switzerland, Colombia, and Chile. It provides practical tools for interpreting front-of-pack labeling and insights into the regulatory landscape and future trends in nutritional labeling.

    • Brewing with Sorghum

      • 1st Edition
      • November 20, 2025
      • Steve Carly Desobgo Zangue
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 0 0 7 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 4 0 0 8 6
      Brewing with Sorghum: A Comprehensive Guide to Sorghum Beer offers a one-stop shop for readers to learn about all aspects of this high-potential product. The entire process from malting sorghum to producing beer is addressed, as well as the fundamentals and theories of the process, the methods and procedures for malting sorghum, and the enzymatic alterations that take place during the malting process. The steps involved in making sorghum beer: mashing, saccharification, boiling wort, fermentation, filtration, packaging, and storage, are also covered, as well as sensory evaluation and quality control methods. Moving from background and foundational information into practical content, this book will be useful to users of various levels of knowledge and familiarity with the topic. Case studies and brand success stories, as well as information on process improvement and best practices are included throughout. Food and beverage researchers from academic, industry, and governmental settings will benefit from this resource.

    • Emerging Green Processing Technologies for Beverages

      • 1st Edition
      • March 14, 2025
      • Roji Waghmare + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 7 3 2 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 5 7 3 3 2
      Emerging Green Processing Technologies for Beverages, Volume Seven in the Developments in Food Quality and Safety series, covers the fundamentals and recent trends in the processing of different beverages, such as herbal beverages, fresh produce-based beverages, and dairy beverages. Chapters cover a broad range of beverages to enhance knowledge in quality retention and shelf life extension. Sections summarize the influence of green technologies on nutritional quality, microbial safety, and physico-chemical characteristics. Edited by Dr. José Manuel Lorenzo and authored by a team of global experts, this book provides comprehensive knowledge to food industry personnel and scientists.This is the most up-to-date resource, covering trend topics such as Advances in the analysis of toxic compounds and control of food poisoning; Food fraud, traceability and authenticity; Revalorization of agrifood industry; Natural antimicrobial compounds and application to improve the preservation of food; Non-thermal processing technologies in the food industry; Nanotechnology in food production; and Intelligent packaging and sensors for food applications.

    • Seafood 4.0

      • 1st Edition
      • September 15, 2025
      • Abdo Hassoun + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 7 5 0 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 7 5 1 2
      Seafood 4.0: Digital, Physical, and Biological Realms from Sea to Table serves as a comprehensive source of information about the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), innovations, and relevant technologies used in fisheries, aquaculture, and the seafood industry. Divided in five parts, the book covers how recent, groundbreaking innovations and technological advances can improve seafood quality, safety, and traceability monitoring while reducing waste and production costs and enhancing marine sustainability. Chapters explore current challenges and future research directions to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in the seafood sector.The book also paves the way for the future revolution (i.e., Seafood 5.0). Expected to promote multidisciplinary collaboration and increase the rate of adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in various food-related sectors, particularly in the seafood area, this book is aimed at a wide audience, covering all actors involved in the seafood production and consumption supply chain.

    • Kefir

      • 1st Edition
      • December 18, 2025
      • Carlos Adam Conte Junior + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 0 4 3 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 2 0 4 2 5
      Kefir: Properties, Functionality, and Health Benefits covers the more practical side of kefir production, technology, and product development. It focuses on the scientifically demonstrated benefits of this beverage, especially antimicrobial and antioxidant effects, intestinal microbiota modulation, immune response modulation, and anticancer properties. Bioactive compounds responsible for these effects are also explored to provide a theoretical basis for developing new food and pharmaceutical formulations. In addition, the book covers kefir’s potential role in neurodegenerative disease prevention. Finally, the readers will find strategies for product diversification, quality control, and biotechnological applications.Kefir is a fermented milk beverage that is growing in popularity among both researchers and consumers for its proven and potential health benefits. Companies interested in developing new fermented beverage products will find this work of interest.

    • Biostimulants for Improving Reproductive Growth and Crop Yield

      • 1st Edition
      • January 29, 2025
      • Shubhpriya Gupta + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 2 0 7 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 3 2 0 8 7
      Biostimulants for Improving Reproductive Growth and Crop Yield highlights their importance as a mechanism, specifically for this result. Intended to transform the latest scientific research into practical application, the book focuses on the effects of biostimulants on flower and fruit development and set, early flowering, pollen viability, germination, and other reproductive aspects. It covers a sustainable approach in utilization of these promising biostimulants in agriculture, horticulture, and floriculture for better productivity, and to feed a growing world population.Biostimul... are a group of substances of natural origin and/or microorganisms that offers the potential to reduce the dependency on harmful chemical fertilizers that cause environmental degradation. The application of biostimulants represents one of the most innovative and promising strategies to improve crop productivity.

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