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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Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates, Volume 2

2nd Edition
July 1, 2024
David O. Norris + 1 more
English
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Hormones and Reproduction of Vertebrates, Volume 2: Amphibians is the second of five second-edition volumes representing a comprehensive and integrated overview of hormones and reproduction in fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The book covers endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, physiology, behavior, and the anatomy of amphibian reproduction. It provides a broad treatment of the roles of pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal hormones in all aspects of reproduction, as well as descriptions of major life history events. New to this edition is a concluding assessment of the effect of environmental influences on amphibians.This book is designed to provide a readable, coordinated description of reproductive basics in amphibians, as well as an introduction to the latest trends in reproductive research and a presentation of our understanding of reproductive events gained over the past decade. It may serve as a stand-alone reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of herpetology or as one of five coordinated references aligned to provide topical treatment across vertebrate taxa for researchers, practitioners, and students focused on vertebrate endocrinology.

Prosopis Juliflora

1st Edition
June 27, 2024
Pratiksha Patnaik + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Prosopis (Prosopis juliflora) is a xerophyte which, in its native habitats has been a desert plant. As long as it was confined to that habitat, P. juliflora was a great resource, improving the region’s micrometeorology, binding its sandy soil, and providing shelter, fuel, feed, food, medicines, and cosmetics to the people of such regions. In particular, for the economically weaker inhabitants, P.juliflora was a lifeline.But when P. juliflora was indiscriminately introduced in other regions of the world in a hope to derive similar benefits from it, things began to go awry. Indeed, among the invasive species of plants which are spreading at an alarming rate in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, P.juliflora is arguably the most hardy and resilient. It is growing so explosively that it even enters roads and homes, driving humans out of their dwellings. The resulting damage to biodiversity is enormous. This book highlights the dual role played so far by P. juliflora and itemizes the facets that make it a blessing in some contexts and a bane in other contexts.Authored by leading experts in the field, Prosopis juliflora: Attributes, Impact, Utilization is the first title of its kind to comprehensively discuss this hardy plant species. It will be an essential read for students, researchers and governmental agencies interested in plant biology, forestry, plant ecology, invasive plant species and environmental science.

Mechanics in Development and Disease

1st Edition
Volume 160
June 27, 2024
Celeste M. Nelson + 1 more
English
Hardback
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Mechanics in Development and Disease, Volume 160 in the Current Topics in Developmental Biology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including Gut developmental mechanics, Long bone developmental mechanics, Cranial plate fusion developmental mechanics, Mechanobiology and vasculogenesis, Morphogenesis and mechanics of the developing inner ear, Morphogenesis and mechanics of body wall closure in mammals, Salivary bud developmental mechanics, Lateral plate mesoderm developmental mechanics, Biomechanics of human embryo implantation, gastrulation, and organ formation, Mechanics of lung development across species, Mechanics early development in vertebrates.

Enzymatic Processes for Food Valorization

1st Edition
June 23, 2024
Monica L. Chavez Gonzalez + 3 more
English
Paperback
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Enzymatic Processes for Food Valorization describes the most recent research in the field of catalysis for food valorization, revealing the impact of the implementation of enzymatic catalysis in the different stages that make up the production processes. Sections review advances in food processing using enzymes, explore the use of enzymes on by-products for the release of compounds of interest, and show recent trends in biocatalysis and its application in the food industry. Written by a team of international experts, this is an invaluable guide for professionals in the area of enzyme technology applied in the food industry, as well as technicians and scientists involved in the use of enzymes on food waste for the valorization and/or recovery of compounds.

Functionality of Plant Proteins

1st Edition
June 22, 2024
Janitha P.D. Wanasundara + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Functionality of Food Proteins: Mechanisms, Modifications, Methods of Assessment and Applications provides researchers and users of plant-based proteins with the latest developments on their functionality at the molecular and ingredient level, and in food applications. The book discusses the biological, chemical and physical principles behind the techno-functional and nutritional properties of proteins, existing methods of functionality assessment, and protein modification for functional enhancement. With market demand for protein ingredients, several lesser known sources are being utilized to develop new protein ingredients and products, with some intended to replace, partially or wholly, traditional proteins such as egg, milk, meat, soy and vital gluten.Depending on the source and processing into ingredients, the ability of these proteins to satisfy techno-functional and nutritional requirements in the final food product may differ. Science-based knowledge is needed in the area of protein functionality for making decisions along the value chain, from production on the land to processing and formulation.

Encyclopedia of Food Allergy

1st Edition
June 21, 2024
Scott H Sicherer
English
Hardback
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**2025 PROSE Award Finalist in Clinical Medicine**Encycloped... of Food Allergy, Three Volume Set organized in 10 sections, with ~200 chapters, and written by world-renowned clinician-scientist authors, is the most comprehensive resource for food allergy ever compiled. With intuitive and easily accessible organization of information, the reader can quickly access overviews and general topics as well as detailed information to inform solutions to clinical or research questions. Research topics provide the necessary background for the novice as well as the details required. Clinical topics provide comprehensive and practical information, with generous use of tables, figures, and key points/clinical pearls, to inform clinical decision-making, and promote evidence-based management decisions.Food allergy may affect up to 10% of the population in developed countries and appears to be increasing in prevalence worldwide, with many food allergies proving lifelong, severe, and potentially fatal. The last decade has witnessed a sea change response to the impact of food allergy through basic science research on the immunology, food science research on the triggers, clinical approaches to daily management, treatment and prevention, and an increasing understanding of the psychosocial and societal implications and how to address them.

Biochar Production for Green Economy

1st Edition
June 20, 2024
Shiv Vendra Singh + 4 more
English
Paperback
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Biochar Production for Green Economy: Agricultural and Environmental Perspectives addresses the advancements and developments for the efficient diversification of biochar toward achieving improved agricultural and environmental benefits. This comprehensive and cohesive volume is the first to address the potential multi-and transdisciplinary opportunities of effective biochar production and use. Including the potential applicability of not only crop waste biochar but weeds, agroforestry, agroindustry, municipal waste, as well chapters explore surface modified, enriched or tailored biochar for soil amendment, GHGs mitigation, bioremediation of organic, inorganic, metals and other emerging pollutants, as well as soil remediation. It also covers the trending multidisciplinary approaches of nanotechnology, surface chemistry and thermal decomposition advancements being adopted for capacity enhancement and versatile applicability in the field of agriculture, environment science and green energy synthesis. Composition and characteristics of tailored biochar, their interactions, and transformation into the soil and water ecosystem are illustrated. This book is a valuable resource for those pursuing biochar related areas as well as those seeking environmentally sustainable solutions to crop, soil or water issues.

Casein

1st Edition
June 20, 2024
Mamdouh El-Bakry + 1 more
English
Paperback
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Casein: Structural Properties, Uses, Health Benefits and Nutraceutical Applications investigates casein properties, uses, and applications in food and non-food products in addition to exploring its health benefits and uses in manufacturing, such as in cheese products. Sections include in-depth discussions on the future scope, challenges, and market trends of this protein. This book is an excellent reference for food scientists, dairy researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, students and researchers studying related fields.

Advances in Food and Nutrition Research

1st Edition
Volume 110
June 20, 2024
Fidel Toldra
English
Hardback
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Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, Volume 111 provides the latest on highly timely topics, including Understanding the Heterocyclic Aromatic Amine Research: An Overview and Recent Findings, Recent advances and challenges in the analysis of natural toxins, High Pressure Processing Plus Technologies: Enhancing the Inactivation of Vegetative Microorganisms, A discussion on A1-free milk: nuances and comments beyond implications to the health, Bioactive peptides as a novel strategy to prevent alcoholic liver injury, Hemp seed protein-derived short- and medium-chain peptides and their multifunctional properties, Condensed tannins – their content in plant foods, changes during processing, antioxidant and biological activities, and more.

Microbial Biostimulants for Plant Growth and Abiotic Stress Amelioration

1st Edition
June 19, 2024
Puneet Singh Chauhan + 2 more
English
Paperback
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Microbial Biostimulants for Plant Growth and Abiotic Stress Amelioration, the latest release in the Biostimulants and Protective Biochemical Agents series, provides readers with insights into the major role of biostimulants in plant growth and development while under abiotic stress. The term biostimulants is broadly used to reference a group of diverse substances and microorganisms that stimulate life or that promote favorable plant responses. They stimulate natural processes to enhance/benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient efficiency, tolerance to abiotic stress, and crop quality.Many biostimulants improve nutrition and they do so regardless of their own nutrient contents. Further, recently microbe-based biostimulants have emerged as important plant protectors under a range of adverse conditions.

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