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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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    • Future Fat Alternatives

      Concepts, Structuring and Food Applications
      • 1st Edition
      • Zong Meng
      • English
      Future Fat Alternatives: Concepts, Structuring and Food Applications provides a deep dive into the strategies for the development of fat alternatives for food applications, covering all structuring strategies including oleogels, emulsion gels, and foamed gels as well as cell-cultured fats. In addition, this book details other applications such as additive manufacturing and fat alternatives in different food applications and discusses their nutritional benefits. Divided into eight sections, this book begins with an overview of the structural-propertie... relationship in traditional fats, then segues into the benefits and challenges of fat alternatives, the prospects and challenges of cell-cultured fats, the additive manufacturing of fat analogues and how they pave the way toward novel food development. The applications of different fat alternatives and their nutritional benefits in bakery, meat, chocolate, and cheese products as well as nutraceutical delivery systems are also discussed.This book presents an excellent resource for researchers working across the food sciences in the fields of oil and fat production, research and development, sensory analysis, and technology and engineering.

    • Plant Proteins

      Farm to Table
      • 1st Edition
      • Dilek Uzunalioglu + 2 more
      • English
      Plant Proteins: Farm to Table addresses all aspects of plant proteins, including plant science, chemistry, processing, formulations, nutrition, and trends. This important reference also covers cereal and pulse plant-based and soy proteins and presents protein extraction and processing techniques, as well as ingredient principles and their application in formulating plant-based products, from ingredient interactions to processing to measurement science, including sensory. The book addresses not only the different types of plant proteins and their nutritional aspects but also plant protein processing and ingredients and formulating plant proteins to develop plant-based foods.It will be a welcomed addition to the libraries of food technologists, research scientists, product developers, process engineers, students and educators.

    • Adaptogen Science and Wellbeing

      Use in Functional Foods, Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
      • 1st Edition
      • Sreeraj Gopi + 3 more
      • English
      Adaptogen Science and Wellbeing: Use in Functional Foods, Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals explores the rich phytochemical constituents of adaptogens and their specific mechanisms of action. This book delves into the numerous phytosterols, vitamins, lignans, alkaloids, and flavonoids present in natural product adaptogens. By understanding these components, readers can appreciate their health benefits, how they enhance nutraceuticals, and how they improve functional food formulations. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these natural substances and their potential applications in promoting overall well-being.The book identifies over 30 species of plants, roots, and fungi, such as sea buckthorn, holy basil, American ginseng, licorice root, maca, cordyceps, ashwagandha, and more. It explains the mechanisms of action and bioavailability of each adaptogen, discussing their immune function and anti-inflammatory benefits, cell energy metabolism for improved vitality, and neurotransmitter regulation for mental well-being. The book concludes with regulatory guidelines, protocols, and challenges for utilizing these natural products in functional foods and nutraceuticals.

    • Phytochemicals and Gut Health

      Evidence and Opportunities for Gastrointestinal Management
      • 1st Edition
      • Sachchida Nand Rai + 2 more
      • English
      Phytochemicals and Gut Health: Evidence and Opportunities for Gastrointestinal Management delves into the pivotal role of plant-derived compounds in supporting and enhancing gastrointestinal health. By examining how bioactive phytochemicals impact the gut-brain axis, the book provides a comprehensive overview of their sources, production, and mechanisms of action. Readers are introduced to clinical applications where these compounds offer promising avenues for improving GI disorders. The book's authors emphasize how targeted use of phytochemicals may overcome limitations and side effects commonly associated with standard medical treatments, presenting a forward-thinking perspective on nutritional interventions for gastrointestinal well-being.In addition, the book explores the broader health benefits of phytochemicals, including their positive effects on cardiovascular and neurological systems. It discusses various classes such as phenolic metabolites, alkaloids, terpenoids, and glucosinolates, and examines their synergistic effects. Additionally, the text highlights the gut-nutraceutical axis, detailing how plant-based compounds can modulate the microbiota to address a range of GI disorders.

    • Pathology of Wildlife and Zoo Animals

      • 2nd Edition
      • Karen A. Terio + 2 more
      • English
      Pathology of Wildlife and Zoo Animals, Second Edition is the much-anticipated update to the leading resource on the study of diseases in non-domestic species. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the pathology of wildlife and zoo species, including a wide scope of animals, disease types and geographic regions. Chapters include information on performing necropsies, proper techniques to meet the specialized needs of forensic cases, laboratory diagnostics, and an introduction to basic principles of comparative clinical pathology. The taxon-based chapters provide information about diseases in related groups of animals and include descriptions of gross and histologic lesions, pathogenesis and diagnostics.For each group of animals, notable, unique, gross and microscopic anatomical features are provided to further assist the reader in deciding whether differences from the domestic animal paradigm are "normal." Additional online content, which includes text, images and whole scanned glass slides of selected conditions expand the published material thus resulting in a comprehensive approach to the topic.

    • Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants

      The Science Behind Natural Remedies
      • 1st Edition
      • Vera Popović + 1 more
      • English
      When synthetic drugs produce adverse side effects, practitioners may look to natural alternatives to alleviate symptoms or complement existing treatment. Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants: The Science Behind Natural Remedies, investigates the bioactive compounds and functionality of medicinal plants and herbs which are recommended to help certain health conditions and overall well-being while highlighting cultivation that can be done sustainably to promote biodiversity conservation. Written by over 50 experts in the fields of nutrition, organic food, fertility, phytopharmacology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, plant botanicals, and herbal medicine, “Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants: The Science Behind Natural Remedies,” introduces readers to the the chemical composition of over 75 plants, herbs, grains and seeds while highlighting their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects to improve overall well being and manage certain conditions such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Bioactive compounds, essential oils and phytochemicals in certain plants and marine compounds are reviewed for their efficacy to help improve gynecological health, alleviate menopausal symptoms and lower blood pressure. The book also discusses the toxicity and safety implications associated with the use of medicinal herbs during pregnancy and other life stages.

    • Edible Oils Analysis

      Trends In Infrared Spectroscopy And Other Analytical Methods
      • 1st Edition
      • Andrei A. Bunaciu + 2 more
      • English
      Edible Oils Analysis: Trends In Infrared Spectroscopy and Other Analytical Methods provides the fundamentals of infrared spectroscopy and the latest research on its applications in edible oils and honey analysis.The book is organized into two distinct sections, Infrared Spectroscopy in Edible Oils and Honey Analysis. The introductory part encourages readers with basic knowledge by bringing a theoretical background. Then the book introduces the most important sampling methodology used for infrared spectroscopy, such as chemometrics methods, and machine learning in infrared spectroscopy analysis. And finally, this title provides descriptions of analytical studies of the presented applications.Food adulteration and consequently the determination of authenticity represent subjects of high importance in food industry, generating major concerns among food manufacturers. Thus, this is an excellent resource for food scientists, analytical chemists, quality control laboratories dealing with food and drug administration, besides governmental agencies responsible for food quality and safety

    • Plant Receptors in Cellular Signaling

      Key Regulators of Development and Stress Adaptation
      • 1st Edition
      • Aryadeep Roychoudhury
      • English
      Plant Receptors in Cellular Signaling provides a comprehensive account of how plants perceive and respond to internal and external cues through receptor-mediated pathways. The volume integrates structural, functional, and mechanistic perspectives to examine the diverse spectrum of plant receptors—including phytohormone receptors, growth regulator receptors, receptor-like kinases, and multiprotein complexes—that orchestrate growth, development, and survival under changing conditions.The book explains receptor functions in auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, abscisic acid, ethylene, jasmonate, salicylic acid, brassinosteroid, strigolactone, and karrikin signaling, while also addressing membranebound and cytoplasmic kinases, glutamate-like receptors, and other critical signaling components. By linking structural biology with functional outcomes, it shows how protein conformation and ligand recognition determine specificity and regulatory control.Emphasizing the interplay and crosstalk among receptor-mediated pathways, the text demonstrates how plants translate complex signals into precise cellular responses that regulate gene expression, coordinate development, and enable adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses.Rich in mechanistic detail and conceptual breadth, Plant Receptors in Cellular Signaling is an essential reference for researchers and academics in plant biology, molecular signaling, stress physiology, and related fields seeking to understand how plants transform signals into adaptive strategies.

    • Phytochemical Analysis by Modern Techniques

      Recent Trends and Future Perspectives
      • 1st Edition
      • Deepak Kasote + 3 more
      • English
      Phytochemical Analysis by Modern Techniques: Recent Trends and Future Perspectives offers cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative methods. Beginning with an overview of conventional and modern extraction strategies used in phytochemical analysis, the book builds upon this knowledge by outlining state-of-the art modern techniques including vibrational spectroscopy and hyphenated HPLC-MS. The book emphasizes detailed, reproducible methods and real-world case studies, making the techniques accessible to readers from neighboring scientific fields. In addition to extraction strategies and modern techniques, the book covers metabolomics and diverse analytical tools to enhance holistic understanding of phytochemical analysis. It is an ideal resource for researchers, students, and professionals in analytical chemistry, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, natural product research, ethnopharmacology, and food chemistry.

    • Appetite Interrupted

      The Role of Predators in Shaping the Behavioral Ecology and Physiology of Satiety
      • 1st Edition
      • James A. Carr
      • English
      Appetite Interrupted: The Role of Predators in Shaping the Behavioral Ecology and Physiology of Satiety examines the mechanisms that suppress feeding in vertebrate animals within the physiological and ecological contexts that drove their evolution. It emphasizes the role of predation as a selective pressure, noting that the adaptive significance of these inhibitory mechanisms may help identify novel neuroendocrine pathways in future research. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book systematically explores behavioral ecology, evolutionary pressures, physiological processes, and stressors that impact foraging and feeding behaviors in vertebrates. Early chapters address why animals stop eating, reviewing the selective pressures that drive the evolution of both slow and rapid mechanisms for suppressing hunger and appetite. Central chapters delve into the physiological controls that have evolved to inhibit feeding, including the immense impacts of stress, anxiety, and fear on food intake. The book concludes with an examination of these pathways in humans and the evolution of obesity. While Appetite Interrupted comparatively approaches the mechanisms controlling food intake, predation, and hunger from an ecological perspective, its coverage of disordered satiety translates to practical and clinical applications of human nutrition. It is therefore an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and industry professionals across broad animal science and healthcare fields.

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