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.

Books Journals

Active Food Packaging

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Swarna Jaiswal + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Active Food Packaging: Principles, Technologies and Innovations, a volume in the Sustainable Food Packaging series, is a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in active packaging for food products. This book provides an overview of active packaging and its various types, advantages, and challenges, as well as a detailed analysis of different active packaging technologies such as oxygen scavengers, antimicrobial agents, moisture absorbers, and ethylene absorbers. It also covers the latest innovations and applications of active food packaging, including intelligent active packaging, shelf-life extension, food safety and quality control, sustainability, waste reduction, and nanotechnology.With the growing importance of sustainability and increasing demand for understanding the complex principles and technologies involved in active food packaging, this series of books represents a comprehensive guide to navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

Seaweed in Health and Disease Prevention

2nd Edition
December 1, 2025
Joël Fleurence + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 8 2 7 1
eBook
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Seaweed in Health and Disease Prevention, Second Edition updates knowledge on the therapeutic and functional activities related to algae and their compounds. The book includes a new chapter on the use of seaweed and seaweed products in the current war against viral-based exposures, a result of the massive research effort stemming from the global Covid Pandemic, along with the improvement of the nutritional value of algae via enzymatic or fermentation treatments. These treatments are at the origin of the production of oligosaccharides, presenting interesting biological activities for the human microbiota.Chapter updates on seaweed’s biochemical characteristics such as proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides are also addressed.

Crop Physiology

3rd Edition
December 1, 2025
Ignacio Ciampitti + 3 more
English
Hardback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 0 2 0 8 4
eBook
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Crop Physiology: Applications for Genetic Improvement and Agronomy in Diverse Cropping Systems, Third Edition continues to provide the most comprehensive and current guide to crop science. From breeding and genetic improvements to adapting to climate change and different farming systems, this book offers a practical tool for understanding the relationships and challenges of successful cropping. It also addresses the need for environmentally sound production of food, fodder, fiber, and energy. With its focus on genetic improvement and agronomy, the book is crucial for those involved in modern agriculture.Addition... the third edition introduces a new section on crop ecophysiology, providing insights into the latest scientific advances and practical implementations. It discusses challenges like soil and water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable agricultural practices. The book emphasizes the importance of genetic improvements and agronomic strategies for achieving higher yields. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students seeking to navigate the complexities of contemporary agriculture and to meet both quantitative and qualitative production targets.

Trichoderma Biological Control Agent

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Sudisha Jogaiah + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Trichoderma Biological Control Agent: Phylogeny to Formulation discusses the biology and physiology of Trichoderma, beginning with its discovery in nature and continuing through its application in industrial organic agriculture production. It highlights the features of Trichoderma enabling the reader to identify strains with the best parameters for a given scenario, and guide their preparation for commercialization as protective agents against fungal phytopathogens and biostimulators in particular plant crops. Trichoderma spp. is a filamentous rhizosphere fungi distinguished by its capacity to invade plant roots and induce resistance. Trichoderma filamentous rhizosphere fungi are a dominant component of numerous soil ecosystem mycobiomes and knowledge of Trichoderma's features, such as its secondary metabolic activity and the nature of its interactions with plants and other microbes, is important in identifying effective applications in agriculture. *Trichoderma Biocontrol Agent*'s coverage of both direct and indirect biocontrol capabilities against a vast array of soil phytopathogens make this book a valuable resource for researchers and academics seeking to improve their effective application in sustainable plant health and agriculture.

Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Jun Wang + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Resource Evaluation and Deep Processing of Edible Insects presents the latest progress in the processing, analysis, and application of edible insect resources, mainly focusing on the resource evaluation and deep processing methods to retrieve valuable products from the constituents of the by-products of edible insects. The book combines discursive chapters that bring the latest in resource evaluation, with discussions on novel extraction techniques, biological approaches, microbial transformations, green chemistry and microfluidic technologies. It also covers analytical and biological systems, step-by-step and readily reproducible biological and chemical protocols for analyzing edible insect resources.Edible insect resources as raw materials for the food industry for sustainability are also outlined in this book. These techniques support the latest progress in cross-disciplinary research that integrates the different scales of biotechnological and biological complexity. Edited by a team of experts in the field, this book is an excellent resource for researchers with a background in biotechnology, biological and chemical engineering, agriculture, and food chemistry, and covers a broad range of topics in agriculture sustainability and food production.

Advances in Insect Physiology

1st Edition
Volume 69
December 1, 2025
Russell Jurenka
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 69 in this acclaimed series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on topics such as Molecular Signaling, Pharmacology, and Physiology of Octopamine and Tyramine Receptors as Potential Insect Pest Control Targets, and One problem, many solutions: Female reproduction is regulated by chemically diverse pheromones across insects.

Carbon Dots in Food Packaging and Preservation

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Jong Whan Rhim
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Carbon Dots in Food Packaging and Preservation provides an introduction to carbon dots (CDs) and explores their practical application in food packaging, addressing common challenges such as the need for safer food storage, longer shelf life, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The book begins with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of CDs and their unique properties relevant to this industry, such as their ability to fight germs, prevent food spoilage, and shield against harmful UV rays, which are crucial for improving food quality and safety. It then discusses their various applications and practical uses in creating innovative packaging materials, smart packaging systems, and sensors that respond to changes in food quality and counterfeiting, showcasing the potential of CDs in addressing key issues in food packaging technology. This book provides practical insights into the use of CDs for active and intelligent packaging, serving as a valuable resource for scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers seeking sustainable and effective solutions in food packaging practices.

Fundamentals of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Diagnostics, Systematics and Classification

1st Edition
December 1, 2025
Pablo Castillo + 1 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Fundamentals of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Diagnostics, Systematics and Classification presents a single, comprehensive resource for those interested in nematode biosystematics. The microscopic size, character plasticity, and habits of these animals which have long posed obstacles in their identification and derivation of relationships with others is addressed by systematic, complete presentation of current knowledge. Unlike other animal groups, the exact diversity of the nematodes is still significantly unknown and, except for some fossilized preservations in ambers, any solid paleontological proof for the nematodes is still lacking. In this critical bottleneck of having solid comprehensive data profile in hand for phylogeny estimation, scientists struggle to fully resolve the nematode evolutionary history toward developing a definitive classification. This book takes advantage of recent advances of molecular systematics and phylogenetic systems to create a single reference dataset from multiple scientific disciplines. By compiling and discussing the multiple classifications that have been proposed over time, Fundamentals of Plant-Parasitic Nematode Diagnostics, Systematics and Classification establishes a foundational reference point upon which future research can be based. Unlike other nematode taxonomies and systematics, which are focused on a specific group or classification, the book includes the core theories and principles of taxonomy, systematics and phylogeny, obtaining and managing characteristic data and diagnostic identification. This book will prove an invaluable resource for students, researchers and scientists.

Brewing with Sorghum

1st Edition
November 20, 2025
Steve Carly Desobgo Zangue
English
Paperback
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eBook
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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.

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems

3rd Edition
November 14, 2025
Peter Alexander
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Encyclopedia of Food Systems and Agriculture 3rd Edition will address important issues by examining topics of global agriculture and food systems that are key to understanding the challenges we face. Questions it addresses include: Will we be able to produce enough food to meet the increasing dietary needs and wants of the additional two billion people expected to inhabit our planet by 2050? Will we be able to meet the need for so much more food while simultaneously reducing adverse environmental effects of today’s agriculture practices? Will we be able to produce the additional food using less land and water than we use now? Climate change mitigation and adaptation Biodiversity Societal aspects Technology/innovatio... Diversity / local v global Resilience These are among the most important challenges that face our planet in the coming decades. The broad themes of food systems and people, agriculture and the environment, the science of agriculture, agricultural products, and agricultural production systems are covered in more than 200 separate chapters of this work. The book provides information that serves as the foundation for discussion of the food and environment challenges of the world. An international group of highly respected authors addresses these issues from a global perspective and provides the background, references, and linkages for further exploration of each of topics of this comprehensive work.

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