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Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Habib Ali + 1 more
English
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In recent years, the agricultural industry has faced mounting challenges in pest control due to the widespread use of chemical pesticides. These conventional methods, while effective in the short term, have led to unintended consequences, including the decline of pollinator populations and negative impacts on their ecosystems. To address these concerns, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) has emerged as a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture. The first scientific book of its kind, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management, explores the delicate balance of agricultural productivity and ecosystem health. It delves into the intertwined relationship between pests and pollinators, offering practical strategies for managing pests while safeguarding the well-being of vital pollinators. Drawing on cutting-edge research and practical case studies, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management outlines the principles and methodologies of IPPM and introduces innovative techniques such as biological control, crop rotation, habitat manipulation, and the use of pest-resistant crop varieties. From stakeholders in agricultural systems to researchers and students working in the field, Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management is a must-have resource.

Plant Proteins

1st Edition
April 1, 2026
Nisar Ahmad Mir + 1 more
English
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The increasing demand for plant-based products in the food industry that demonstrate sustainability, palatability, and cost effectiveness, has fueled research on plant and novel proteins. Plant Proteins: Nutritional Aspects and Processing Applications, takes a deep dive into the various methods used to extract and purify plant proteins for the benefit of nutrition, health, and new product development. Plant Proteins: Nutritional Aspects and Processing Applications, identifies techniques and modifications such as fermentation, radiation, and ball-milling to characterize plant protein structure and functionality. Readers will learn how each method serves a different purpose in enhancing flavor, texture and or shelf-life. A special focus on plant-based meat will be discussed as well as insights to plant-based proteins effect on digestive wellness and the microbiome. Authors will also address nano-reduction of plant-based proteins and their role for delivery of different bioactive compounds and benefits to health.

Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders

1st Edition
April 1, 2026
Pranav Kumar Prabhakar + 3 more
English
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Artificial Intelligence in Brain Disorders: Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment focuses on the utilization of AI and machine learning to enhance current practices in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. Each chapter provides in-depth exploration of specific areas where AI can improve existing methodologies, offering practical guidance, case studies, and research findings that can be directly applied in the field. This book offers a detailed overview of AI and machine learning techniques relevant to neurological research. The book explains the application of AI in diagnosing and treating major neurological illnesses, and showcases the potential of AI in predicting diseases such as epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders.

Marine Microbial Products

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Sesan Abiodun Aransiola + 2 more
English
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Marine Microbial Products: Applications and Opportunities delves into the extensive and highly diverse world of marine microbes, an assemblage of organisms that contain a broad array of bioactive chemicals. Often unique due to the extreme environmental conditions in which they are synthesized, these chemicals present opportunities for innovations in human health, environmental sustainability, and technological progress. Readers will gain valuable insights into the biodiversity of marine microbes, characterization of their bioactive chemicals, and opportunities for innovation and sustainable development across multiple sectors. Written and edited by a diverse team of environmental microbiologists, this book is systematically structured to provide readers with a foundational understanding of marine microbial taxa, the products that may be synthesized from these organisms, technological innovations, and future directions of research. Chapters collate the most current research in healthcare, sustainable industry, and commercial production to provide readers with the latest information on antibiotics, antivirals, anticancer therapeutics, immunosuppresive chemicals, bioremediation, food processing, biofertilizers, biopesticides, cosmetics, pigments, probiotics, and functional foods. Given the interdisciplinary nature of this growing area of research, Marine Microbial Products: Applications and Opportunities is structured for accessibility to academic and professional audiences spanning a variety of sectors. It is an indispensable resource for students, professors, researchers, and industry professionals in biology, biotechnology, sustainable development, food and healthcare sciences, and adjacent industries.

BioMEMS Devices

1st Edition
February 1, 2026
Azrul Azlan Hamzah + 2 more
English
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BioMEMS Devices covers the fundamentals of bioMEMS and discusses how MEMS are implemented into biomedical devices. The book discusses the most up-to-date technologies, including the various types of electrochemical, optical, and mechanical MEMS sensors. Other topics include bio cell and particle separation and filtration using microfluidic platform such as dielectrophoresis (DEP) and microfilters. MEMS devices for drug mixing, pumping and transdermal drug delivery using microneedles and micropumps are also discussed, along with recent advances in point-of-care diagnostics and MEMS in medical implantsThe book concludes with a discussion on integration of bioMEMS system with IoT, medical practitioners’ adaptation of the devices, market penetration, emerging technologies, and future outlooks.

Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Annamalai Manickavasagan + 1 more
English
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Commonly used and associated with gut health and nutrition, the rapidly growing field of 'biotics' a collective term for probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, parapostbiotcs and more, is constantly being challenged for its validity of health applications and its adaptation into the food industry for therapeutic benefits in functional products. Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application is a gateway for readers to focus on the broad insights of the biotic arena to establish foundational understanding. Divided into three sections, one for each of the major topics, Paraprobiotics, Postbiotics and Psychobiotics in Foods: From Concept to Validated Application treats each individually but consistently, and gives readers an introduction to emerging concepts and how ‘biotics’ are being used in the development of health promoting and therapeutic functional food products. Each section begins with an introductory chapter that defines mechanisms of action, sources and health benefits, and is followed by the associated potential application of these components in food products. Sections conclude with detailed information on the regulatory, technical and quality control aspects associated with such food products. This book gives readers a better understanding and acceptance of ‘biotics’ used for functional foods.

Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical

1st Edition
January 1, 2026
Rahul Mehra + 3 more
English
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Bovine colostrum is being touted by medical professionals, nutritionists, and food product developers worldwide for its ability to optimize health and help manage disease. Scientists are becoming increasingly intrigued by its nutrient-dense, immune-boosting properties. Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications takes a closer look at every facet of a cow’s first milk—from composition to consumption—and discusses how its nutritional and hyper-immune properties are frequently used in food-pharma worldwide. Comprised of 18 chapters, Bovine Colostrum as a Nutraceutical: Developments in Processes and Products for Therapeutic and Dietary Applications elucidates the chemistry, physiological effects and response of nutritional bioactive elements such as peptides while exploring the impact of different environmental, natural, and processing factors that can affect colostrum's composition. Authors discuss emerging colostrum processing methods, as well as the recent technologies, and instrumentation used for isolating and identifying bioactive components for food product development. Readers will also learn colostrum's role in gut, immune and skin health, and how it can enhance muscle growth for improved athletic performance. Safety, efficacy, and regulatory considerations of bovine colostrum and its derivatives are also discussed.

Animals and Human Society

2nd Edition
March 1, 2026
Colin G. Scanes + 1 more
English
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Animals and Human Society: Impacts of Animals on People and People on Animals, Second editon provides a solid, scientific, research-based background to advance our understanding of how animals and humans interact and impact each other. Animals and humans have had profound effects on each other throughout human history, spanning all aspects of human society from agriculture, disease, culture, religion, companionship, entertainment, environment, and more. Developed by renowned experts Colin Scanes and Samia Toukhsati, this second edition features a new introductory chapter covering the biological concepts necessary for technical and non-technical audiences of this book. All first edition chapters have been revised to bring readers up to date on research advancements from the last decade, and novel chapters cover animal ethics, welfare, the basis of anthrozoology, zooarchaeology, and more. Guest essays further supplement updated chapter content by providing broad interdisciplinary and geographically diverse perspectives in the field. Animals and Human Society, Second Edition is an excellent resource for academics and industry professionals requiring fundamental information on the history and biology behind human-animal interactions, as well as interested laypersons looking to augment their knowledge on the many impacts of animals in human society.

Non-Native Species

1st Edition
April 1, 2026
Andrei Alyokhin
English
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Presently, virtually no areas on Earth remain sheltered from the arrival and establishment of non-native plants, insects, and animals, in large part due to human activities. Failure to address this issue may have dire consequences, including disruption of vital ecological processes, loss of agricultural, forestry, and fishery resources, and even serious disease epidemics within human populations. At the same time, most non-native species are not invasive, and attempts to eradicate them may themselves result in environmental, economic, and even social damage. Non-Native Species: Understanding the Impacts on Ecosystems and Societies provides a comprehensive introduction to the issues surrounding invasion biology, which is a prominent, but sometimes controversial, area of applied biology. It will cover the mechanisms of natural and human-mediated biological invasions, their consequences from ecological, economic, political, and ethical perspectives, and discuss management options available for prevention and/or mitigation of the negative impacts of invasive species.Written by an entomologist who studies invasive insects and plants and has spent over 20 years teaching a course on biological invasions, Non-Native Species: Understanding the Impacts on Ecosystems and Societies offers anecdotes, insights, and case studies from the author’s own work and research. This book is an ideal reference for early career researchers with an interest in invasion ecology, or an ideal course companion for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels enrolled in courses on invasive species, non-native species, or biological invasions, particularly those who plan to major, minor, or concentrate in entomology.

Sustainable Microalgal Biorefinery

1st Edition
April 6, 2026
Naim Rashid + 1 more
English
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Sustainable Microalgal Biorefinery provides an overview of microalgae at the cellular level and their potential uses across a range of industries. Beginning with an introduction to microalgae biorefinery systems, its latest research and limitations, the book delves into the fundamental aspects of microalgae and their potential applications, such as biofuel production, water treatment, bioplastics production, carbon capture, aquaculture feed, and high-value bioproducts including food, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical products. Recent developments in photobioreactors design for microalgae are also covered, as well as genetic modifications to achieve desired bio-products. The book also focuses on assessing the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of microalgae technologies, and how microalgae contributes to achieving UN SDG goals. This latest volume in the Elsevier series Developments in Microbial Cell Factories: From Design to Commercial Production provides researchers with valuable insights into the transformation of traditional algal research and the recent trends of resource recovery and integrated technology that can be utilized to enhance sustainability and commercialization potential of microalgae. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and scientists working with microalgae across a range of fields, including cell biology, renewable energy, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science and environmental science.

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