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Reproductive Physiology in Plants

Reproductive Physiology in Plants

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. In horticulture agriculture and food science plants’ reproductive physiology is an important topic relating to fruits and vegetables the main consumable parts of plants. All aspects of plant physiology including plants’ reproductive systems are important to the production of food fibers medicine cosmetics and even fuels. This volume presents many new studies on plants’ reproductive systems including new research on sperm cells in plant reproduction; the effect of herbivory on plant reproduction; disturbances to functional diversity; plant genes hormones DNA; and much more. | Reproductive Physiology in Plants

GBP 82.99
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Sustainable Energy and Environment An Earth System Approach

Sustainable Energy and Environment An Earth System Approach

Here is a comprehensive introductory discussion of Earth energy and the environment in an integrated manner that will lead to an appreciation of our complex planet. The book looks at Earth from the perspective of a livable planet and elaborates on the surface and subsurface processes and the various energy cycles where energy is transformed and stored in the planet’s various spheres. The chapters discuss the interactions between the different parts of Earth—how energy is exchanged between the atmosphere hydrosphere biosphere and geosphere and how they impact the environment in which we live. | Sustainable Energy and Environment An Earth System Approach

GBP 82.99
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Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Addressing the most critical issues in the management of emerging diseases throughout the world experts in plant pathology from internationally renowned institutes share their research and examine key literature. They look at both traditional pathology and advanced biotechnological and molecular diagnosis and integrated management practices. This book is divided into four parts covering viral and fungal disease detection and management nematode diseases and management bio-control and biotechnological approaches and impact of climate change. The authors look at the challenges of crop protection against diseases caused by plant pathogens for the most economically important crops. The establishment and management of plant diseases using conventional and eco-friendly methods are discussed with an emphasis on the use of beneficial microbes and modern biotechnological approaches. | Plant Pathogens Detection and Management for Sustainable Agriculture

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Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants Volume 2: Nutritional and Dietary Benefits

Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants Volume 2: Nutritional and Dietary Benefits

This new 2-volume set aims to share and preserve ethnic and traditional knowledge of herbal medicine and treatments while also emphasizing the link between biodiversity human nutrition and food security. Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants is divided into two volumes with volume 1 focusing on the traditional use of curative properties and treatment strategies of medicinal plants and volume 2 addressing the varied nutritional and dietary benefits of medicinal plants and the practice of Ayurveda. Both volumes stress the importance of bioresources for human nutrition and nutraceuticals based on ethnic knowledge and the need for efforts to protect biodiversity in many regions rich with medicinal plants. Exploring the benefits of medicinal plants in disease prevention treatment and management Volume 1 discusses the traditional use of medicinal plants as promising therapeutics for cancer liver conditions COVID-19 and other human ailments. It examines the efficacy of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine Indian traditional medicine and other ethnic herbal practices used by indigenous peoples of Azerbaijan South America Turkey India etc. A variety of plants are discussed and the ethnomedicinal applications of over 100 wild mushrooms for their medicinal and healthcare purposes are elaborated on. While volume 1 focuses primarily on natural plant resources for addressing specific health issues volume 2 looks at traditional medicinal plant use for their nutritional and dietary benefits while also encouraging the preservation of biodiversity for healthy and sustainable diets. The volume presents information on over 2200 vascular plant taxa from 127 families as well as many taxa from leaf parts fruits underground parts floral parts seeds and more that have potential use as edible food plants. Ethnic knowledge on the wild edible mushrooms is an emerging area which is unique and is dependent on the folk knowledge of tribals; this volume discusses the unique nutritional attributes of wild edible mushrooms (206 species belonging to 73 genera) in Southern India. The authors look at various lichens as nutritional aids and medicine and as flavoring agents and spices. Fucoidans derived from the seaweeds (and spirulina) are described for their antioxidant activity nutritional and anti-aging properties antiviral activities anti-cancer properties anti-diabetic properties and more. The authors also examine how ethnicity affects healthcare/nutritive systems at different levels through various dynamics such as lower income inability for services uptake disputes among different ethnic groups cultural attitudes (some ethnic group are vegetarian) lack of socio-economic resources and disease prevalence. Together these two important volumes aim to preserve and disseminate the valuable ethnic knowledge of medicinal plants gained over thousands of years and to promote the value of integrating and safeguarding biodiversity. | Ethnic Knowledge and Perspectives of Medicinal Plants Volume 2: Nutritional and Dietary Benefits

GBP 147.00
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Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

This important volume the ninth in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation book series provides an invaluable addition to the literature and knowledge on the ever-growing need for sustainable irrigation for agricultural crops in many water-scarce parts of the world. The book specifically covers advances in fertigation for water management in general as well as for specific crops such as peaches maize and citrus crops. Specific topics include:• The design of various surface and subsurface water emitters• Using information from weather stations for irrigation purposes• Ultra low drip irrigation technology• The management of weeds in crops using micro irrigation• New technology and advances in fertigationWith chapters from researchers and practitioners in agricultural engineering water research and technology soil conservation and other fields this compendium provides a wealth of useful information that can be put into practice to enhance crop production. | Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

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Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

This new 5-volume set Ethnobotany of India provides an informative overview of human-plant interrelationships in India focusing on the regional plants and their medicinal properties and uses. Each volume focuses on a different significant region of India including Volume 1: Eastern Ghats and Deccan Volume 2: Western Ghats and West Coast of Peninsular India Volume 3: North-East India and Andaman and Nicobar Islands Volume 4: Western and Central Himalaya Volume 5: The Indo-Gangetic Region and Central India With chapters written by experts in the field the book provides comprehensive information on the tribals (the indigenous populations of the region) and knowledge on plants that grow around them. Each volume includes an introductory chapter with an overview of the region and then goes on to cover ethnic diversity and culture of the ethnic tribes plants used for healing and medical purposes for humans and animals ethnic food plants and ethnic food preparation specific information on the ethnomedicinal plants the parts used and the diseases cured other uses of plants by the ethnic tribes such as for fiber dyes flavor and recreation conservation documentation and management efforts of the ethnic communities and their plant knowledge The books include the details of the plants used their scientific names the parts used and how the plants are used providing the what how and why of plant usage. The volumes are well illustrated with over 100 color and 130 b/w illustrations. Together the five volumes in the Ethnobotany of India series bring together the available ethnobotanical knowledge of India in one place. India is one of the most important regions of the old world and its ancient and culturally rich and diverse knowledge of ethnobotany will be valuable to many in the fields of botany and plant sciences pharmacognosy and pharmacology nutraceuticals and others. The books also consider the threat to plant biodiversity imposed by environmental degradation which impacts cultural diversity. | Ethnobotany of India 5-Volume Set

GBP 640.00
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Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

Food security and child malnutrition are at the forefront of our attention both nationally and internationally. The chapters contained in this compendium include a range of methodologies—literature review cross-sectional study longitudinal study case-control and even a focus group!—all of which examine this urgent issue revealing new perspectives and facets of information. The international roster of contributors present a nuanced look at food security and child malnutrition with research into food security measures in many nations around the world. The book is broken into several parts coveringdefining food securityfood security nutrition and growth and developmentfood security and mental and physical healthfood security and child obesityconclusion with an information study from The Children's Healthwatch on household hardships public programs and their associations with the health and development of very young childrenThe range of topics and information presented here will be valuable for those involved with food security advocacy policymakers researchers social service professionals working children and families and others. | Food Security and Child Malnutrition The Impact on Health Growth and Well-Being

GBP 82.99
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Food Processing and Preservation Technology Advances Methods and Applications

Food Processing and Preservation Technology Advances Methods and Applications

Food Processing and Preservation Technology: Advances Methods and Applications confronts the challenges of food preservation by providing new research and information on the use of novel processing and preservation technologies during production processing and transportation in the food industry for the improvement of shelf life and the safety of foods. The book is organized in two main parts. The first section focuses on novel and nonthermal processing of food and food products. It looks at dielectric heating and ohmic heating as well as three-dimensional printing of foods and ozonization of food products. Part two delves into process interventions for food processing and preservations discussing the applications of diverse novel food processing. The authors discuss drying technologies advances in food fermentation technologies mechanization of traditional indigenous products for preservation of food and safety and different properties and concepts of bakery products. Key features: Examines different properties and attributes of some bakery foods etc. Elucidates on novel nonthermal processing techniques and their mechanisms of actions for minimal loss of food nutrients and for food safety Discusses a variety of modern technologies that aim to reduce the spoilage of food products This volume presents valuable research on food processing quality control and safety measures for food products by means of novel processing and preservation technologies during production processing and transportation in the food industry. | Food Processing and Preservation Technology Advances Methods and Applications

GBP 131.00
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Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

In this new book an interdisciplinary and international team of experts provides an exploration of the emerging plasma science that is poised to make the plasma technology a reality in the manufacturing sector. The research presented here will stimulate new ideas methods and applications in the field of plasma science and nanotechnology. Plasma technology applications are being developed that could impact the global market for power electronics mineral and other fuel commodities. Currently plasma science is described as a revolutionary discipline in terms of its possible impact on industrial applications. It offers potential solutions to many problems using emerging techniques. In this book the authors provide a broad overview of recent trends in field plasma science and nanotechnology. Divided into several parts Plasma and Fusion Science: From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications explores some basic plasma applications and research space and atmospheric plasma nuclear fusion and laser plasma and industrial applications of plasma. A wide variety of cutting-edge topics are covered including:• basic plasma physics• computer modeling for plasma• exotic plasma (including dusty plasma)• industrial plasma applications• laser plasma• nuclear fusion technology• plasma diagnostics• plasma processing• pulsed power• space astrophysical plasma• plasma and nanotechnologyPointing to current and possible future developments in plasma science and technology the diverse research presented here will be valuable for researchers scientists industry professionals and others involved in the revolutionary field of plasma and fusion science. | Plasma and Fusion Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

GBP 82.99
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Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

This timely book presents a unique collection of new normal trends issues and challenges of tourism and hospitality management and practices from the perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic. It features empirical contemporary research and case studies that incorporate a bottom-up approach from survival to revival of the travel and tourism industry around the world amidst the pandemic. The volume addresses a number of pandemic-related tourism issues. It looks at the impact of the pandemic on tourism-dependent economies and businesses as well as government responses in tourism-dependent cities and regions including the US India Mexico Australia and Singapore. Topics include the links between mass tourism and airplane face mask shaming with the obtained research used to suggest recommendations to ensure a sustainable post-crisis recovery for air-transport and tourism fields; new planning strategies for new tourism products and packages; using software to determine employability skills for jobs in tourism hospitality and events; and more. With a selection of revealing case studies Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management: Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic offers crucial and diverse insights for a better understanding of the most current issues trends and management strategies in tourism and hospitality from different parts of the world. It will be a helpful resource for researchers academicians policymakers and other professionals around the world. | Domestic Tourism and Hospitality Management Issues Scope and Challenges amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

GBP 116.00
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Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

The functional foods market represents one of the fastest growing and most fascinating areas of investigation and innovation in the food sector. This new volume focuses on recent findings new research trends and emerging technologies in bioprocessing: making use of microorganisms in the production of food with health and nutritional benefits. The volume is divided into three main parts. Part I discusses functional food production and human health looking at some newly emerged bioprocessing technological advances in the functional foods (chocolates whey beverages) in conjunction their prospective health benefits. Part II on emerging applications of microorganism in safe food production covers recent breakthroughs in food safety in microbial bioprocessing. Chapters discuss spoilage issues harmful/pathogenic microorganisms genetically modified microorganisms stability and functionality and potential of food-grade microbes for biodegradation of toxic compounds such as mycotoxins pesticides and polycyclic hydrocarbons. Chapters in Part III on emerging scope and potential application in the dairy and food industry explore and investigate the current shortcomings and challenges of the microbially mediated processes at the industrial level. The editors have brought together a group of outstanding international contributors at the forefront of bioprocessing technology to produce a valuable resource for researchers faculty students food nutrition and health practitioners and all those working in the dairy food and nutraceutical industries especially in the development of functional foods. | Bioprocessing Technology in Food and Health: Potential Applications and Emerging Scope

GBP 82.99
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Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

These volumes provide a series of informative interviews with school/teacher librarians practicing in different parts of the world. The 2-volume set showcases the resilience creativity and best practices from successful school librarians from Europe Asia Africa Australia and North and South America. The librarians interviewed come from all different schools and schools systems from a tiny recently built school library in a rural village in Africa to an ultra-modern library in Sweden. Featuring 37 interviews with successful school librarians from across the globe the volumes let us hear the stories from countries around the world. They tell about their creative and innovative school library projects their unconventional reading programs and their best practices and experiences in addressing the challenges of supporting basic literacy. A wide selection of methodologies and approaches are discussed offering a global “voyage” through topics important in school librarianship. The 2-volume set also addresses recent advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the shift toward inquiry-based learning that impacts school libraries worldwide. The books are packed with information that can be used by school librarians teachers school administrators and others in a variety of ways. Readers can borrow best practices from the experiences presented in the book and the volumes can also serve as a strong voice for practicing school librarians and the profession through expanding the opportunities for professional sharing in the international school library community. | Effective School Librarianship Successful Professional Practices from Librarians around the World: (2-volume set)

GBP 139.00
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Clinical Atlas of Polysomnography

Clinical Atlas of Polysomnography

Written for sleep technologists Clinical Atlas of Polysomnography provides basic information regarding normal sleep sleep disorders and electrophysiology that is outside of the scope of the AASM manual (AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events). It aims to act as a guide through the fundamental aspects of for example types of overnight sleep study establishing a sleep laboratory preparing the patient for a sleep evaluation study placement of electrodes and leads and the scientific aspects of such placement i. e. why they are placed at that particular position. This information will be very useful in those parts of the globe where formal training in sleep technology is not yet available. Many further chapters focus on depicting real-time illustrations of sleep data as captured in the sleep laboratory and the scoring of recording data. Information regarding common montages artifacts and troubleshooting in the sleep laboratory will facilitate the reader’s journey as a trainee sleep technologist. While scoring sleep recordings the When you score the data histogram can provide a great deal of useful information and this has been explained in detail in this book. Most importantly it is prudent to be able to write reports that are both informative and easy to understand by physicians who do not have advanced knowledge of sleep medicine. A chapter has been dedicated to explaining this in detail. Lastly the authors have provided ready-made forms questionnaires and documents that can either be used as they are or with some modifications. This up-to-date and comprehensive volume will be an invaluable guide for technicians and physicians who wish to practice sleep medicine and will be useful for sleep technology and physician training programs. The volume is intended to complement not be a substitute for the AASM scoring manual as many areas that are covered in the manual are not covered here.

GBP 82.99
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X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

X-ray diffraction is a useful and powerful analysis technique for characterizing crystalline materials commonly employed in MSE physics and chemistry. This informative new book describes the principles of X-ray diffraction and its applications to materials characterization. It consists of three parts. The first deals with elementary crystallography and optics which is essential for understanding the theory of X-ray diffraction discussed in the second section of the book. Part 2 describes how the X-ray diffraction can be applied for characterizing such various forms of materials as thin films single crystals and powders. The third section of the book covers applications of X-ray diffraction. The book presents a number of examples to help readers better comprehend the subject. X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research: From Fundamentals to Applications also • provides background knowledge of diffraction to enable nonspecialists to become familiar with the topics• covers the practical applications as well as the underlying principle of X-ray diffraction• presents appropriate examples with answers to help readers understand the contents more easily• includes thin film characterization by X-ray diffraction with relevant experimental techniques• presents a huge number of elaborately drawn graphics to help illustrate the content The book will help readers (students and researchers in materials science physics and chemistry) understand crystallography and crystal structures interference and diffraction structural analysis of bulk materials characterization of thin films and nondestructive measurement of internal stress and phase transition. Diffraction is an optical phenomenon and thus can be better understood when it is explained with an optical approach which has been neglected in other books. This book helps to fill that gap providing information to convey the concept of X-ray diffraction and how it can be applied to the materials analysis. This book will be a valuable reference book for researchers in the field and will work well as a good introductory book of X-ray diffraction for students in materials science physics and chemistry. | X-Ray Diffraction for Materials Research From Fundamentals to Applications

GBP 82.99
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Natural Fiber Textile Composite Engineering

Natural Fiber Textile Composite Engineering

Natural Fiber Textile Composite Engineering sheds light on the area of the natural fiber textile composites with new research on their applications the material used the methods of preparation the different types of polymers the selection of raw materials the elements of design the natural fiber textile polymer composites for a particular end use their manufacturing techniques and finally their life cycle assessments (LCA). The volume also addresses the important issue in the materials science of how to utilize natural fibers as an enhancement to composite materials. Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites have been proven to provide a combination of superior mechanical property dielectric property and environmental advantages such as renewability and biodegradability. Natural fibers some from agricultural waste products can replace existing metallic and plastic parts and help to alleviate the environmental problem of increasing amounts of agriculture residual. The book is divided into four sections covering: applications of natural fiber polymer composites design of natural fiber polymer composites composite manufacturing techniques and agriculture waste manufacturing composite material testing methods The first section of the book deals with the application of textile composites in the industry and the properties of the natural fibers providing an understanding of the history of natural fiber composites as well as an analysis of the different properties of different natural fibers. The second section goes on to explain the textile composites their classification different composite manufacturing techniques and the different pretreatment methods for the natural fibers to be used in composite formation. It also analyzes the composite material design under different types of loading and the mechanism of failure of the natural fiber composite. The effect of the fiber volume fraction of different textile structures is explained. The third section of the book on composite manufacturing techniques and agriculture waste manufacturing concerns the natural fiber composite manufacturing techniques agricultural waste and the methods of their preparation to be used successfully in the composite either in the form of fibers particles or nanoparticles. The book then considers the testing methods of the different composite components as well as the final composite materials giving the principle of the testing standards either distractive or nondestructive. This book attempts to fill the gap between the role of the textile engineer and the role of the designer of composites from natural fibers. It provides important information on the application of textile composites for textile engineers materials engineers and researchers in the area of composite materials.

GBP 82.99
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