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

Advances in Insect Physiology

1st Edition
Volume 68
November 1, 2025
Russell Jurenka
English
Hardback
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eBook
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Advances in Insect Physiology, Volume 68 in the series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Sections in this new release include The immune and non-immune defenses of aphids, Ecology, Evolution, and Mechanisms of Taste in Social Insects, Neuroendocrine regulation of Malpighian tubules, Tick gut physiology, and Drosophila/insect immunity.

Machines of the Farm

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Divaker Durairaj Chelladurai
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 2 9 0 6 7
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 2 9 0 7 4

Machines of the Farm: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive textbook designed to provide a thorough understanding of farm machinery, its mechanics, and management. It dives deeply into practical concepts related to agricultural equipment, including calibration and adjustments essential for agricultural engineers. By blending theoretical insights and practical applications, the book covers topics such as mechanics, materials, selection, and performance evaluation. Each chapter includes worked examples and exercises to ensure a broad and practical understanding of the subject.The book not only details specific machines and scientific principles but also includes chapters on primary and secondary tillage equipment, machinery for sowing, weed control, crop protection, manure application, and harvesting. It reviews the testing of farm machines, earth-moving equipment, and considers performance against cost. This textbook is a valuable resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in Agricultural Engineering, as well as professionals in the field, farm machinery designers, and agricultural consultants. Additionally, it offers a full solutions manual for instructors and worked examples for students to further their learning objectives.

Health, Nutrition and Sustainability

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 2 9 2 0 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 2 9 2 1 0

Evolving dietary preferences, increasing concerns over food security and a growing awareness of the negative impact traditional food production practices have on the environment, have caused a major shift in the food landscape. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, addresses the surge in interest in exploring unconventional and alternative food sources that can diversify diets and become new sources of sustainable foods. From the underutilized to the lesser known, these foods are prime to improve nutrition and reduce ecological and carbon footprints. Health, Nutrition and Sustainability: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources, Volume 1, introduces readers to untapped food sources such as novel grains and seeds, underutilized fruits and vegetables, rare spices and herbs, edible invasives and edible flowers, and seaweed and microalgae and highlight their bioactive components and nutritional values. Through topics such as waste valorization, precision agriculture, organic farming and climate-smart agriculture strategies, the book also demonstrates how adaptation of underutilized plant foods play a crucial role in meeting global food security while minimizing environmental impact. The authors also navigate the readers through the safety and toxicity of these foods. A complementary volume highlighting the dietary, sensory, and gastronomic applications of unconventional foods and how they can enhance future product development is also available.

Therapeutic Potential of Medicinal Plants

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Vera Popović + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 1 5 2 7
eBook
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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.

Dietary, Sensory and Gastronomic Applications

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Tanmay Sarkar + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 5 3
eBook
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 3 4 6 0

Dietary, Sensory and Gastronomic Applications: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 2, showcases how untapped food sources can be harnessed for product development. Highlighting dietary enrichment, heightened sensory experiences, and enhanced functional attributes, this book provides insights into innovative plant-based ingredient solutions for those wanting to take their products to the next level to meet myriad dietary needs in a sustainable way. Dietary, Sensory and Gastronomic Applications: Exploring Unconventional Food Sources Volume 2, takes a deep dive into exploring microbes for food production and consumption and looks at the challenges and opportunities for product shelf-life extension, texture modification, sugar substitutions and natural pigmentation enhancement. It also explores novel texturizers, emulsifiers and surfactants, and acidulants and pH regulators to achieve enhanced sensory characteristics such as mouthfeel, flavor balance and umami. The book concludes with innovations in edible packaging, the use of functional and designer lipids for the food industry and how to navigate the challenges around these new culinary innovations. A complementary volume highlighting the health, nutrition and sustainability of unconventional foods and how they can diversify diets and enhance future meals is also available.

Agricultural Biostimulants for Mitigation of Salt, Drought and Heat Stress

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
M. Naeem + 1 more
English
Paperback
9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 4 5 7 3
eBook
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Agricultural Biostimulants for Mitigation of Salt, Drought and Heat Stress provides the latest information on the potential for sustainable, enhanced resilience of agricultural crops to adverse conditions. This volume in the Biostimulant and Protective Biochemical Agents series focuses on high impact challenges and opportunities. Biostimulants are a promising and effective approach for achieving sustainable agriculture, often regarded as a renewable source of plant nutrients, improve crop production and soil health. During the last decade, there has been a growing interest in the potential use of various biostimulants such as plant growth-promoting fungi, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, seaweed extracts, and organic amendments, etc. to increase nutrient use efficiency, and/or tolerance to abiotic environmental stress in plants. Agricultural Biostimulants for Mitigation of Salt, Drought and Heat Stress includes coverage of bacteria, algae, PGR, PGPB, biochar and other core approaches. It highlights how specific biostimulants may protect or enhance agricultural plant health and is the first comprehensive reference resource to focus exclusively on the role of biostimulants in protecting agricultural crop yield against these major environmental challenges.

Melatonin in Horticultural Plants

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Muhammad Ahsan Altaf + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Melatonin in Horticultural Plants: A Multifunctional Molecule for Abiotic Stress Tolerance gathers insights from leading experts on the role of melatonin in increasing crop tolerance to various abiotic stresses. This book explores the morphological, physiological, and biochemical processes induced by melatonin application, enhancing crop resilience. It delves into the effects of stressors such as salinity, drought, temperature extremes, and heavy metal exposure on different plant growth stages, providing a comprehensive overview of how melatonin can improve plant health and productivity in challenging environments.The book emphasizes melatonin's multifunctional phytoprotective properties, its role in coordinating signal transduction pathways, and its involvement in physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms. Practical strategies for applying melatonin in real-world agricultural settings are discussed, including the use of bio-stimulants, hormones, novel chemicals, and microorganisms. Readers will gain actionable insights for enhancing crop resistance and productivity amidst changing climates and human activities.

Plant-Based Proteins Processing

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
C.K. Sunil + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Plant-Based Proteins Processing: Emerging Trends and Applications is a comprehensive guide focusing on the extraction, modification, applications, and marketing of plant-based proteins. It explores sources, nutritional properties, and both conventional and novel extraction techniques. Modification methods such as thermal, non-thermal, biological, and chemical are detailed. The book consists of five sections, beginning with an overview of plant proteins and their digestibility, bioavailability, and nutritional properties. Each section provides valuable insights for students, researchers, professionals, and food manufacturers involved in plant-based protein production. The book also delves into food byproducts as sources of protein, discusses challenges, and highlights future opportunities for plant-based proteins.Section C focuses on the effects of various modification methods on plant proteins, while Section D and E cover practical applications and market prospects respectively. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the growing field of plant-based proteins.

Phytochemicals and Gut Health

1st Edition
November 1, 2025
Sachchida Nand Rai + 2 more
English
eBook
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A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for optimizing health and managing certain diseases. Phytochemicals and Gut Health: Evidence and Opportunities for Gastrointestinal Management, highlights specific plant phytochemicals and their bioactive compounds and the influence they have on the gut-brain axis. By exploring sources, production, mechanisms of action, and clinical applications, Phytochemicals and Gut Health: Evidence and Opportunities For Gastrointestinal Management, uncovers how certain bioactives can optimize health and improve gastrointestinal diseases while reducing the side effects and limited efficacy of current medical treatments. Authors identify different classes of plant-based phytochemicals such as phenolic metabolites, alkaloids, terpenoids and glucosinolates, while demonstrating a better understanding of the gut-nutraceutical axis that can improve microbiota for GI disorders and more. Readers will also gain perspective on the mechanisms of action and synergistic effects phytochemicals have on cardiovascular and neurological health.

Sustainable Advances in Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Food Shelf-life Extension

1st Edition
October 29, 2025
Mihir Kumar Purkait + 2 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Sustainable Advances in Biopolymer-Based Packaging for Food Shelf-life Extension offers readers sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life. It covers topics such as bio-based packaging materials, modification techniques, edible coatings, biodegradable packaging, nanotechnology, hydrogels, and intelligent packaging. Readers will be able to make informed decisions and implement sustainable solutions for enhancing food shelf-life while reducing reliance on traditional non-biodegradable packaging materials. The book begins by exploring the basics of bio-based food packaging materials, covering origins, characteristics, and varieties such as plant, animal, microbial, and waste materials.Subsequent chapters explain emerging bio-based materials, including intelligent packaging and edible coatings. Extraction technologies, modification techniques, and applications for sustainable and eco-friendly food packaging are also discussed. The potential of biopolymers, including those from plant extracts, to improve the nutritional content of packaged foods is highlighted. Through country-specific case studies from the EU, Asia, and North America, the book discusses the global regulatory landscape for bio-based food packaging and offers insights into challenges and future trends.

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