Plant Biotechnology Two-Volume Set Recent advances in the development of transgenic plants have revolutionized our concepts of sustainable food production cost-effective alternative energy strategies microbial biofertilizers and biopesticides and disease diagnostics through plant biotechnology. As a result a number of transgenic plants have been developed with improved traits. With the advancement of plant biotechnology many of the customary approaches are out of date. This new two-volume set Plant Biotechnology provides a plethora of current knowledge on new as well as fresh approaches that are necessary to address biological problems in plant food production. The volumes provide an informative tour of plant biotechnology covering the basics of biotechnology to recent advances taking a thorough look at applications as well. The editors have brought together a respected group of contributors who address the most recent techniques and their applications in plant biotechnology. Volume 1 covers the principles techniques and applications while Volume 2 delves into transgenics stress management and biosafety issues. The volumes share recent information related to recent methods of genetic transformation gene silencing development of transgenic crops biosafety issues microbial biotechnology oxidative stress plant disease diagnostics and management and more. Broken into subsections the two volumes cover: History scope and importance of plant biotechnology Plant tissue culture Techniques in molecular biology Molecular markers and QTL mapping Genetic transformation Gene silencing in plant Transgenic crops and biosafety Microbial biotechnology Oxidative stress Plant disease diagnostics and management This two-volume set will be a valuable resource for research and university libraries as well as for the many students engaged in plant biotechnology studies as well as faculty and researchers. | Plant Biotechnology Two-Volume Set GBP 235.00 1
Sustainable Horticulture 2 Volume Set This timely two-volume compendium Sustainable Horticulture addresses the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. The volumes cover a wide range of topical issues and trends in sustainable horticulture today: Volume 1: Diversity Production and Crop Improvements and Volume 2: Food Health and Nutrition. Global food demand is expected to be double by 2050 while at the same time the production environment and natural resources are continually shrinking and deteriorating due to many complex factors. Horticulture a major sector of agriculture is vital to enhancing crop production and productivity in parity with agricultural crops to meet the emerging food demand. Implementing sustainable models of crop production is really an enormous endeavor. Promising technologies and management options are needed to increase productivity to meet the growing food demand despite deteriorating production environments. | Sustainable Horticulture 2 Volume Set GBP 231.00 1
Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants 2-volume set This new 2-volume set offers a comprehensive review of more than 80 medicinal plant species providing information on the bioactives and pharmacology of these beneficial plants. It describes the structures of the secondary metabolites found in these plants the functions of these compounds in human and plant biology and the biosynthesis of these compounds. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction about the species. The chapters then delve into the bioactive phytochemicals from the plant along with its chemical structure. The published literature on pharmacological activities on that species is comprehensively reviewed. A wide array of the biological activities and potential health benefits of the medicinal plant (which include antiviral antimicrobial antioxidant anti-cancer anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties as well as protective effects on liver kidney heart and nervous system) are given. Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants aims to be valuable source book for scientists researchers industry professionals faculty and students for the development of new and effective drugs from medicinal plants. | Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacy of Medicinal Plants 2-volume set GBP 308.00 1
New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set explains and explores the important fundamental and advanced modern concepts from various areas of nanochemistry and more broadly the nanosciences. This innovative and one-of-a kind set consists of three volumes that focus on structural nanochemistry topological nanochemistry and sustainable nanochemistry respectively collectively forming an explicative handbook in nanochemistry. The compilation provides a rich resource that is both thorough and accessible encompassing the core concepts of multiple areas of nanochemistry. It also explores the content through a trans-disciplinary lens integrating the basic and advanced modern concepts in nanochemistry with various examples applications issues tools algorithms and even historical notes on the important people from physical quantum theoretical mathematical and even biological chemistry. | New Frontiers in Nanochemistry: Concepts Theories and Trends 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Structural Nanochemistry; Volume 2: Topological Nanoc GBP 385.00 1
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 1
Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp The 3-volume set Phytochemistry covers a wide selection of topics in phytochemistry and provides a wealth of information on the fundamentals new applications methods and modern analytical techniques state-of-the-art approaches and computational techniques. With chapters from professional specialists in their fields from around the world the volumes deliver a comprehensive coverage of phytochemistry. Phytochemistry is a multidisciplinary field so this book will appeal to students in both upper-level students faculty researchers and industry professionals in a number of fields including biological science biochemistry pharmacy food and medicinal chemistry systematic botany and taxonomy ethnobotany conservation biology plant genetic and metabolomics evolutionary sciences and plant pathology. | Phytochemistry 3-Volume Set Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications; Volume 2: Pharmacognosy Nanomedicine and Contemp GBP 220.00 1
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 1
Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology 3 Volume Set This Handbook of Research in Food Science and Technology consists of three volumes focusing on food technology and chemistry food biotechnology and microbiology and functional foods and nutraceuticals. The volumes highlight new research and current trends in food science and technology looking at the most recent innovations emerging technologies and strategies focusing on taking food design to sustainable levels. In particular the handbooks includes relevant information on the modernization in the food industry sustainable packaging food bioprocesses food fermentation food microbiology functional foods and nutraceuticals natural products nano- and microtechnology healthy product composition innovative processes/bioprocesses for utilization of by-products development of novel preservation alternatives extending the shelf life of fresh products alternative processes requiring less energy or water among other topics. | Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology 3 Volume Set GBP 347.00 1
Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set This new five-volume set brings together innovative research new concepts and novel developments in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. It covers an array of topics with the volumes covering: Mathematical and Analytical Techniques Principles Methodology and Evaluation Methods Interdisciplinary Approaches to Theory and Modeling with Applications Experimental Techniques and Methodical Developments Research Methodologies in Modern Chemistry and Applied Science Volume 1 addresses new informatics tools for applied chemistry and computer science. It presents a modern approach to modeling and calculation and also looks at experimental design in applied chemistry and chemical engineering. The volume discusses the developments of advanced chemical products and respective tools to characterize and predict the chemical material properties and behavior. Volume 2 focuses on three main aspects: principles methodology and evaluation methods. It presents a selection of chapters on recent developments of theoretical mathematical and computational conceptions as well as chapters on modeling and simulation of specific research themes covering applied chemistry and chemical engineering. This book attempts to bridge the gap between classical analysis and modern applications. Volume 3 reviews introduces and develops the mathematical models that are most frequently encountered in sophisticated chemical engineering domains. The volume provides a collection of models illustrating the power and richness of the mathematical sciences in supplying insight into the operation of important real-world systems. It fills a gap within modeling texts focusing on applications across a broad range of disciplines. Volume 4 provides a detailed yet easy-to-follow treatment of various techniques useful for characterizing the structure and properties of engineering materials. This timely volume provides an overview of new methods and presents experimental research in applied chemistry using modern approaches. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications and then goes on to demonstrate the advantage and disadvantages of each physical technique. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. Volume 5 is designed to fulfill the requirements of scientists and engineers who wish to be able to carry out experimental research in chemistry and applied science using modern methods. Each chapter describes the principle of the respective method as well as the detailed procedures of experiments with examples of actual applications. Thus readers will be able to apply the concepts as described in the book to their own experiments. | Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 5-Volume Set GBP 560.00 1
Forage Crops of the World 2-volume set Volume I: Major Forage Crops; Volume II: Minor Forage Crops This new 2-volume set discusses the importance of fodder production of the minor fodder crops for animals. The volumes focuses on fodder production for forage crops cover 17 major forage crops and 25 minor forage crops. The volumes discuss crop production methodology and agronomic management in a systemic way providing an abundance of information on each type of forage crop discussed including preferred soil type land capability cropping patterns climate and socioeconomic conditions. They also address pests of the various forage crops disease management agroforestry in fodder and forage crops preservation of forage crops and forage production and climate change. Forage crops are very essential for quality milk and meat production. Farm animals are normally fed fodder available from cultivated areas supplemented by a small extent with harvested grasses and top feeds. The three major sources of fodder are crop residues cultivated fodder and fodder from trees pastures and grazing lands. The patterns and types of fodder crops vary by geographical location. | Forage Crops of the World 2-volume set Volume I: Major Forage Crops; Volume II: Minor Forage Crops GBP 150.00 1
Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases 3-volume set This new 3-volume set Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases provides an abundance of new research and information on major diseases of various crops along with new techniques and technology for the detection of plant pathogens along with appropriate management strategies. Divided into three volumes and with chapters written by renowned and expert scientists working in different areas of plant pathology the volumes cover important diseases of crops incited by bacteria fungi viruses viroids phytoplasma and nematodes. They address these disease challenges to commercial field and horticultural crops and their management. Volume 1 focuses on the Mollicute class of bacteria. It looks at the detection diagnosis and management of phytoplasma diseases and viroids CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in plants for virus resistance next-generation sequencing technologies and more. Volume 2 focuses on recent advances in diagnosis detection and management of diseases of specific crops such as cotton sesame rice wheat millet maize field pea and pigeonpea ginger and turmeric guava aonla and vegetable cruciferous crops. Volume 3: Nanomolecules and Biocontrol Agents explores the use of novel new ways to prevent and mitigate plant diseases. These include novel green nanotechnologies; biosensors; biological management using phyllosphere- rhizosphere- and endosphere-derived biocontrol agents; employing biofumigation techniques; and plant immunization approaches. The book also considers the special challenge of plant disease management under the present climate change scenario. Key features: Presents diverse research of leading plant pathologists on detection diagnosis and management of crop diseases Shares innovative and emerging techniques for diagnosis and management of major plant diseases Covers a vast array of important crops and their diseases Diagnosis and management of biotic stresses play a pivotal role in efficient agriculture production and together these volumes of Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases provide reviews of crucial research to effectively advance the detection diagnosis and management of crop diseases. | Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases 3-volume set GBP 385.00 1
Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set Although nanotechnology has revolutionized fields such as medicine genetics biology bioengineering mechanics and chemistry its increasing application in the food industry is relatively recent in comparison. Nanotechnology is being used to discover new methods for creating new flavors extending food shelf life and improving food protection and nutritional value. Nanotechnology in the food industry is now being explored for intelligent nutrient delivery systems smart foods contaminant detection nanodevices and nanosensors advanced food processing antimicrobial chemicals encapsulation and green nanomaterials. This new three-volume set Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering addresses a multitude of topical issues and new developments in the field. Volume 1 focuses food preservation food packaging and sustainable agriculture while Volume 2 looks at nanotechnology in food process engineering applications of biomaterials in food products and the use of modern nanotechnology for human health. The third volume explores the newest trends in nanotechnology for food applications and their application for improving food delivery systems. Together these three volumes provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at the emerging status of nanotechnology in the food processing industry explaining the benefits and drawbacks of various methodologies that will aid in the improvement and development of food product sourcing and food hygiene monitoring methods. Volume 1 discusses emerging nanotechnolgical applications in food processing packaging and preservation. It focuses on using nanoparticles for safe and nutritional food production protecting crops from pests increasing nutritional value and providing solutions for various environmental issues. This book especially deals with nanotechnology for controlling plant pathogens food packaging and preservation agricultural productivity wastewater treatment and bioenergy production. Volume 2 discusses nanotechnology use in non-thermal techniques such as high-pressure processing (HPP) pulsed electric fields (PEFs) pulsed light ultraviolet microwave ohmic heating electrospinning and nano- and microencapsulation. This volume looks at the role and application of minimal processing techniques such as ozone treatment vacuum drying osmotic dehydration dense phase carbon dioxide treatment and high-pressure assisted freezing. The successful applications of nanotechnologies on juices meat and fish fruits and vegetable slices food surface purees milk and milk products extraction drying enhancement and encapsulation of micro-macro nutrients are also considered. The volume also presents several computer-aided techniques that are emerging in the food processing sector such as robotics radio frequency identification (RFID) three-dimensional food printing artificial intelligence etc. Significant role of food properties in design of specific food and edible packaging films have been elucidated. Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery provides an overview of the current trends in nanotechnology for food applications and food delivery systems. Topics include a collection of chapters on diverse topics including the stability of nanoparticles in food nanobiosensing for the detection of food contaminants nanotechnology applications in agriculture the role of nanotechnology in nutrient delivery how nanotechnology is applied in dairy products biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles in food safety the development of nutraceuticals using nanotechnological tools and more. | Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set GBP 385.00 1
Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set This new two-volume addresses a number of state-of-the-art developments and unsolved open issues in the field of computational intelligence. Volume 1 focuses on data science and artificial intelligence. It highlights the use of predictive analytics of data from various application domains to find timely solutions to various problems. The book focuses on the research developments limitations and management of real-time problems using computational intelligence by identifying applicable approaches in order to enhance automate and develop effective solutions. The volume introduces empirical research prospects of theoretical research and applications in data science and artificial intelligence. The chapters present diverse application of computer intelligence and machine learning in security healthcare and medicine agriculture traffic science/smart cities and language and text conversion. Volume 2 demonstrates empirical theoretical and application perspectives on smart technologies computational intelligence in network technologies and computational intelligence in software engineering identifying the advantages and limitations of each. The chapters on smart technologies address their application in such areas as communication services healthcare and assistive technology urban waste management vehicle pollution and accident detection and more. The technologies encompass the use of machine learning blockchain fog computing satellite communication technology ant colony optimization algorithms etc. Together these two volumes offer new research on presented by young and dynamic researchers and experts from industry and academia sharing a plethora of new and emerging technologies that support their effective operations in computational intelligence in information systems. These peer-review chapters were selected from the International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems’ (CIAIS- 2021) held in April 2021 at Manav Rachna University India. | Computational Intelligence in Analytics and Information Systems 2-volume set GBP 208.00 1
Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants 3-Volume Set This new 3-volume set provides a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms that mediate biosynthesis accumulation and degradation of plant metabolites so as to employ novel strategies to improve crop production and enhance abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Abiotic stresses such as drought high salt cold heat UV radiation heavy metal pollution etc. are increasingly responsible for restricting plant growth and agricultural production and are becoming more alarming due to threats from global climate change. To combat these threats it is imperative to study the underlying mechanisms of stress tolerance from diverse metabolites and the biosynthesis pathways for metabolite production to maintain osmotic balance under diverse environmental stresses. Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants provides that understanding. Volume 1: Secondary Metabolites in Environmental Stress Tolerance focuses exclusively on the diverse secondary metabolites that play a major role in the adaptation of plants to the environment and in overcoming stress conditions as well as their implications in enhancing tolerance mechanisms. The chapters in this section review and integrate the currently available information on the protective role rendered by a wide array of antioxidative secondary metabolites and their regulation during diverse environmental stress. Volume 2: Trace Elements in Environmental Stress Tolerance throws light on the different inorganic trace elements including metal nanoparticles that help to deal with various environmental stresses. While these elements at high level create considerable phytotoxicity and halt metabolic and enzymatic activity they also promote growth and development in limited quantity so that they have significant potential in revamping plant morphology and physiology under stressed conditions. Hence optimum concentration management of these elements can help to mitigate world hunger and contribute toward sustainable agriculture and food security under challenging environments. Volume 3: Sustainable Approaches for Enhancing Environmental Stress Tolerance focuses on the agronomic and biochemical approaches as well as biotechnological and high-throughput technologies including the prospects of genetic engineering epigenetics and the latest CRISPR/Cas technology in generating stress-tolerant plants. The volume provides a clear road map for the implementation of techniques for improving abiotic stress tolerance in plants for better sustenance. Key features: Provides an advanced understanding of the mechanisms of action of secondary metabolites and trace elements in environmental stress tolerance as well as the different agronomic and biotechnological methods that enhances stress tolerance Looks at the overall metabolic pathways and genetic engineering giving a holistic view of plant-level studies of diverse abiotic stresses affecting different metabolic pathways Provides the groundwork to help researchers in designing future programs for identifying novel genes and proteins and targeting proper pathways to develop climate-resilient plants Altogether the three-volume Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants will enhance our understanding of plant responses to environmental stresses and enable implementation of programs and practices that can help us to develop climate-resilient plants with better performance for better yield and quality. | Biology and Biotechnology of Environmental Stress Tolerance in Plants 3-Volume Set GBP 437.00 1
Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera With chapters from audiology professionals from around the world Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science-presented in two volumes—provides an abundance of valuable information on the latest technological and procedural advances in this ever-improving field. Volume 1 primarily focuses on revised clinical protocols and provides information on new research to help guide decisions and criteria regarding diagnosis management and treatment of hearing-related issues. Topics include new clinical applications such as auditory steady-state response wideband acoustic immittance otoacoustic emissions frequency following response noise exposure genomics and hearing loss and more. Volume 2 includes sections with material related to hearing devices hearing in special populations such as the children and the elderly as well chapters on the fast-growing subfields of otoprotection and regeneration including pharmacologic otoprotection stem cells and nanotechnology. Topics include early auditory development in children after cochlear implantation music therapy the effect of music on hearing health and auditory enhancement. | Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) Volume 1: Clinical Protocols and Hearing Devices Volume 2: Otoprotection Regenera GBP 308.00 1
Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set Published in two volumes this new book Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources: Economic Outlook and Opinions addresses the varied aspect of natural resources and their management in conjunction with socioeconomic aspects. With chapters from authors from around the world this volume features 24 chapters that cover many aspects of the sustainable utilization of management of natural resources and provides new insight into the nexus of ecology and economy and their application in various fields of science. The chapters include case studies and research from India Africa South America and elsewhere. After first laying the foundation the volume goes on to discuss sustainable development and natural resource management from an economics point of view. Chapters address myriad issues involved in natural resources and environmental management including soil and water resources management in arid lands resource management for agricultural purposes contemporary global legal norms of environment and sustainable development how emissions factor into regional economies mitigation of the impact of climate change through sustainable practices rainwater harvesting technology and much more. The chapters include case studies that discuss soil agroforestry agriculture wetlands and floral diversity. The book provides a solid foundation for a realistic perspective of the role of sustainable development and management of natural resources while taking the socioeconomic impact into consideration as well. It will be a valuable resource and reference for the study of ecology economics sustainable development natural resource management and other allied fields. | Advances in Sustainable Development and Management of Environmental and Natural Resources Economic Outlook and Opinions 2-volume set GBP 231.00 1
Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology: A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era (2-volume set) provides an informative series of reviews from expert scientists who are at the forefront of their research into the endocrinology of invertebrates. These two volumes are timely and appropriate in this post-genomic era because of the rapid pace of change brought about by genome projects functional genomics and genetics (omics technologies). The volume shows the rich history and strong tradition of cutting-edge research using invertebrates that has opened up our broader understanding of comparative endocrinology and the evolution of regulatory pathways and systems. These reviews set the scene and context for this exciting new era of understanding that has come from this post-genomic revolution. This book undertakes the daunting task of covering most of the diverse endocrine systems that exist among invertebrates. The papers in this book will advance our knowledge of invertebrate endocrinology but also of endocrinology in general making the book will be valuable to researchers and students. | Advances in Invertebrate (Neuro)Endocrinology A Collection of Reviews in the Post-Genomic Era Volume 1: Phyla Other Than Anthropoda GBP 82.99 1
Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites This 4-volume set focuses on the use of microbial bioremediation and phytoremediation to clean up pollutants in soil such as pesticides petroleum hydrocarbons metals and chlorinated solvents which reduce the soil's fertility and renders it unfit for plant growth. Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites begins with an overview of phytoremediation and the role of environmental factors. It goes on to introduce soil assessment techniques and offers methods of remediation designed to combat soil and agricultural degradation. It discusses soils contaminated by heavy metals; microbial and phytoremediation-based removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from coal crude oil and gasoline; microbial bioremediation and amelioration of pesticide-contaminated soils; phytoremediation techniques for biomedical waste contaminated sites; as well as biomediation processes for human waste sites. Biopesticides are also explained as an alternative to conventional pesticides. Other volumes in the 4-volume set:• Volume 2: Microbial Approaches and Recent Trends• Volume 3: Inventive Techniques Research Methods and Case Studies• Volume 4: Degradation of Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls Together these four volumes provide in-depth coverage of the mechanisms advantages and disadvantages of the bioremediation and phytoremediation technologies for safe and sustainable soil management. | Bioremediation and Phytoremediation Technologies in Sustainable Soil Management Volume 1: Fundamental Aspects and Contaminated Sites GBP 131.00 1
Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects Precision farming involves soil fertility and crop growth monitoring electronic equipment remote sensing global information and positioning systems computer models decision support systems variable-rate technology and accurate recordkeeping. This book on precision techniques provides valuable information on instrumentation and methodology. It discusses the impact of precision techniques on soil fertility nutrient dynamics and crop productivity and highlights the application of GPS techniques to regulate fertilizer supply based on soil nutrient distribution and yield goals set by farmers. The book considers advances and examples from different agroecosystems from all continents. | Precision Farming Soil Fertility and Productivity Aspects GBP 82.99 1
Carbon Capture and Storage CO2 Management Technologies This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) refers to a set of technologies and methods for the mitigation remediation and storage of industrial CO2 emissions the most imminent and virile of the greenhouse gases (GHG). The book addresses the methods and technologies currently being applied developed and most in need of further research. The book:• Discusses methods of carbon capture in industrial settings • Presents biological and geological approaches to carbon sequestration • Introduces ionic liquids as a method of carbon capture • Introduces new approaches to capturing CO2 from ambient air | Carbon Capture and Storage CO2 Management Technologies GBP 82.99 1
Sustainable Cities Urban Planning Challenges and Policy This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Two trends come together in the world’s cities to make urban sustainability a critical issue today. First greater and greater numbers of people are living in urban areas—and are projected to do so for the foreseeable future. Additionally cities contribute to climate change in a significant way and must make systemic changes to mitigate and adapt to climate change effects. Urban planners face serious challenges in enhancing sustainability but also have an important set of tools available for creating innovative solutions. This book adds to the conversation about the place of urban planning in the creation and maintenance of sustainable cities. | Sustainable Cities Urban Planning Challenges and Policy GBP 82.99 1
Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications This first book in this three-volume set provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics in phytochemistry. With chapters from professional specialists from key institutions around the world the volume starts with an introduction to phytochemistry and details the fundamentals. Part II discusses the state-of-the-art modern methods and techniques in phytochemical research while Part III provides an informative overview of computational phytochemistry and its applications. Part IV presents novel research findings in the discovery of drugs that will be effective in the treatment of diseases. The chapters are drawn carefully and integrated sequentially to aid flow consistency and continuity. | Phytochemistry Volume 1: Fundamentals Modern Techniques and Applications GBP 82.99 1
Physiology of Molluscs A Collection of Selected Reviews Volume 2 Physiology of Molluscs: A Collection of Selected Reviews is an informative two-volume sent that brings together some of the most important recent and unique developments in molluscan physiology. Volume Two includes reviews on the neural mechanisms of learning reproductive behavior responses to environmental stress and hormones and neurotransmitters. With the rapid development of cutting-edge proteomic molecular biological and cellular imaging techniques our understanding of molluscan physiology specifically in the areas of neurobiology reproductive biology and shell formation has increased exponentially over the last several years. With contributions from some of the world's leading experts in the field of molluscan physiology this valuable two-volume set fills this void and will serve as an important resource for researchers professors and students. | Physiology of Molluscs A Collection of Selected Reviews Volume 2 GBP 82.99 1
Plant Biotechnology Volume 1 Principles Techniques and Applications This book first of this new two-volume set provides an informative tour of the basics of biotechnology to recent advances in biotechnology. Knowledge of new and fresh approaches is a prerequisite to solving plant biological problems and to this end the editors have brought together a group of contributors who address the most recent techniques and their applications in plant biotechnology. The chapters discuss some recent techniques such as TILLING (Targeting Induced Local Lesions In Genomes) advances in molecular techniques to study diversity protein purification and methods and analysis in protein-protein interaction detection. The volume also covers molecular markers and QTL mapping including four chapters that deal with different molecular markers development of mapping populations and association mapping for dissecting the genetic basis of complex traits in plants in sufficient detail. The knowledge of biotechnology techniques and their applications will be valuable for researchers and scientists as well as for the many students engaged in plant biotechnology studies. | Plant Biotechnology Volume 1 Principles Techniques and Applications GBP 82.99 1
Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology Volume 1: Food Technology and Chemistry This Handbook of Research in Food Science and Technology consists of three volumes focusing on food technology and chemistry food biotechnology and microbiology and functional foods and nutraceuticals. The volumes highlight new research and current trends in food science and technology looking at the most recent innovations emerging technologies and strategies focusing on taking food design to sustainable levels. In particular the handbooks includes relevant information on the modernization in the food industry sustainable packaging food bioprocesses food fermentation food microbiology functional foods and nutraceuticals natural products nano- and microtechnology healthy product composition innovative processes/bioprocesses for utilization of by-products development of novel preservation alternatives extending the shelf life of fresh products alternative processes requiring less energy or water among other topics. Volume 1 of the 3-volume set focuses on food technology and chemistry. The chapters examine edible coatings bioactive compounds essential oils in active food packaging food industrial wastes as raw material for nanostructure production and more. | Handbook of Research on Food Science and Technology Volume 1: Food Technology and Chemistry GBP 82.99 1