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Book SynopsisThis book is the first comprehensive compilation of the most up-to-date research in the genomics, transcriptomics, and breeding of pine species across Europe, North America, and Australia. With chapters on the state of the reference genomes, transposon function, genome-wide diversity, functional genomics, genomics of disease resistance, genomics of abiotic stress, and genomic selection, this book is a must-read for scientists, breeders, and students of plant genomics. The book contains 12 chapters over 300 pages authored by a group of world-renowned scientists in the field of pine genomics. Pines (Pinus) are the world’s most economically important forest tree species. The recent genome sequencing of several important pine species has paved the way for understanding their complex biology and helps future management and breeding efforts.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThis book examines issues relating to postsecondary transition from high school to college or competitive vocational settings for Autistic adolescents and young adults. It details the intervention and consultation services essential to prepare students for postsecondary life. The volume addresses the academic, social, self-regulation, and self-sufficiency skills that adolescents and young adults must develop to ensure a successful transition from high school to college and workplace. It focuses on the role of school psychologists in supporting Autistic students as they enter adulthood but is also relevant across numerous disciplines. Key topics addressed include: Using cognitive and neuropsychological assessment results to inform consultation about college entrance and vocational activities. Evaluating and strengthening academic skills for older Autistic adolescents who plan to enter college or workforce. Helping Autistic students increase their use of social, coping, and behavioral skills. Strengthening Autistic students’ use of self-management and self-sufficiency skills needed to independently perform required tasks in college and the workplace. Selecting an appropriate college and accessing available supports that match student needs. Assisting Autistic students and their families in accessing available services and developing skills that improve employment outcomes. Postsecondary Transition for College- or Career-Bound Autistic Students is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians and other professionals in clinical child and school psychology, special education, social work, developmental psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, child and adolescent psychiatry, and all interrelated disciplines.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Understanding Adolescents with High-Functioning ASD.- Chapter 2. Barriers to Successful Transition.- Chapter 3. Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment of Adolescents with High-Functioning ASD.- Chapter 4. Academic Assessment and Intervention for Adolescents with High-Functioning ASD.- Chapter 5. Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Assessment and School-Based Intervention for Adolescents with High Functioning ASD.- Chapter 6. Self-Management and Self-Sufficiency.- Chapter 7. College Students with ASD.- Chapter 8. Considering College Alternatives.- Chapter 9. Transition-Related Legal and Ethical Considerations.- Chapter 10. Transition Preparation: Providing Building-Level Supports in Middle and High Schools.- Chapter 11. Obtaining Appropriate Services in College.- Chapter 12. Obtaining Appropriate Services for the Workplace.- Chapter 13. Considerations for School Psychology University Faculty.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents and integrates innovative ways in which the disciplines of school, clinical, and counseling psychology conceptualize and approach mental health assessment, prevention, and intervention for promoting child and youth well-being. It describes a synthesized model of clinical reasoning across school, clinical, and counseling psychology that demonstrates how decisions are made with respect to assessment, prevention, and intervention across situational contexts to ensure successful outcomes for children and youth. In addition, the volume examines theoretical,empirical, and practical frameworks and methods with respect to addressing the mental health and well-being needs of children and adolescents within and across school, clinical, and counseling psychology disciplines. In addition, the book presents transformative, constructivist, multicultural, innovative, and evidenced-based approaches for working with children and youth as well as their families relative to the identification of mental health concerns, enhanced service system integration, social justice and advocacy.This book is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, therapists, practitioners, and graduate students in clinical , counselling,and school psychology, social work, educational psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, developmental psychology, pediatrics and all interrelated disciplines.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Psychological Process and Product of Mental Health Practice for Child and Youth Well-Being.- Section 1. Mental Health Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention in School Psychology.- Chapter 2. Theory and Research-Based School Psychology Practice.- Chapter 3. Cultural Adaptations to Evidence-Based Clinical Treatments.- Chapter 4. Integrated Assessment-to-Intervention Approach to Enhance Mental Health Screening in School.- Chapter 5. Skill-by-Treatment Interaction.- Chapter 6. Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children and Adolescents.- Chapter 7. Thematic Integration of Child and Youth Mental Health Practice in School Psychology.- Section 2. Mental Health Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention in Clinical Psychology.- Chapter 8. Mobilizing Evidence-Based Practices and Programs.- Chapter 9. Value of Practice Guidelines for Mental Health Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention.- Chapter 10. Psychosocial Interventions for Peer Relationship Problems in Youth with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.- Chapter 11. Parenting, Child Temperament, and Risk for Mood and Anxiety Disorders.- Chapter 12. Attachment Relationship and Externalizing Behaviours.- Chapter 13. Thematic Integration of Child and Youth Mental Health Practice in Clinical Psychology.- Section 3. Mental Health Assessment, Prevention and Intervention in Counseling Psychology.- Chapter 14. Counseling Psychology Practice, Social Justice, and Advocacy.- Chapter 15. Assessment as a Therapeutic Intervention in Counseling Psychology.- Chapter 16. Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Children and Adolescents.- Chapter 17. Enhancing Mental Health Assessment in Counseling Psychology.- Chapter 18. Vocational Psychology and Mental Health Assessment, Prevention, and Intervention.- Chapter 19. Thematic Integration of Child and Youth Mental Health Practice in Counseling Psychology.- Chapter 20. Future Directions for Research and Practice in Child and Youth Mental Health: Insights and Recommendations from across School, Clinical, and Counselling Psychology.

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Book SynopsisThis book serves as an introduction to the concepts of medical biotechnology, with great details about fundamentals and early disciplines of study as well as emerging fields and the latest research. The book follows a chronological order from the earliest discoveries and breakthroughs of medical biotechnology to the latest areas of study. The book contains up-to-date citations for each chapter and section, which makes it easy for the reader to understand the concept and also to follow the latest developments in the particular area. It is an ideal book for undergraduate and graduate students who aspire to derive basic knowledge and are also keen on learning about the latest advancements in the field of medical biotechnology. Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Advent of Medical Biotechnology Dr. Zeenat Farooq, Dr. Mumtaz AnwarChapter 2. Biotechnology in Medicine: FundamentalsDr. Pooja MalhotraChapter 3. Biotechnology in Medicine: Advances-IDr. Hafeez Faridi, Dr. Mohd ShahidChapter 4. Biotechnology in Medicine: Advances IIDr. Zeeshan Zahoor BandayChapter 5. Analytical Techniques in Medical BiotechnologyDr. Shubha PriyamvadaChapter 6. Immunology in Medical BiotechnologyDr. Sajad Ahmad BhatChapter 7. Epigenetics and Medical BiotechnologyDr. Altaf Bhat, Dr. Zeenat FarooqChapter 8. Stem Cell TechnologyDr. Willayat Yousuf WaniChapter 9. Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyD.r Mohammad TauseefChapter 10. Diagnostic and Therapeutic BiotechnologyDr. Ashvinder Raina, Dr. Aadil Hussain BhatChapter 11. Nanotechnology and NanomedicineDr. Abhalaxmi SinghChapter 12. Laboratory Protocols in Medical Biotechnology - IDr. Mohsin MaqboolChapter 13. Laboratory Protocols in Medical Biotechnology - IIDr. Medha PriyadarshiniChapter 14. Ethics and Medical BiotechnologyDr. Mohd Saleem Dar, Dr. Syed Mudasir AhmadChapter 15. Career Opportunities in Medical BiotechnologyDr. Saroj Nepal

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Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on the biomedical aspects of inorganic polyphosphates, a family of unique bio-inorganic polymers.In recent years, great advances have been made in understanding the development, metabolism, and physiological role of inorganic polyphosphates. These energy-rich polymers, which consist of long chains of phosphate units, are evolutionary old molecules. The acidocalcisomes, conserved organelles from bacteria to humans, as well as the mitochondria play a central role in polyphosphate production and storage. Polyphosphates have been assigned multiple functions, some of which are closely related to medically important processes, such as blood coagulation and fibrinolysis, energy metabolism, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, chaperon function, microvascularization, stress response, neurodegeneration and aging. The development of bioinspired polyphosphate particles, in combination with suitable hydrogel-forming polymers enabled the development of new strategies in regenerative medicine, in particular for hard and soft tissue repair, but also in drug delivery and antimicrobial defense. This book not only highlights the basic research in this area, but also discusses possible applications. Therefore, it appeals to scientists working in cell biology, biochemistry, and biomedicine and practicioners alike.Table of Contents1. Mitochondrial polyP production Prof. Dr. Andrey Y. Abramov, University College London, London, UKa.abramov@ucl.ac.uk 2. Polyphosphate in thrombosis and inflammation Prof. Dr. James H. Morrissey and Dr. Stephanie Smith, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor MI, USAjim@tf7.org or jhmorris@umich.edu3. Polyphosphate in mitochondrial energy metabolism and pathologyProf. Dr. Evgeny Pavlov, NYU College of Dentistry, New York NY, USAep37@nyu.edu4. Polyphosphate in plasma and human pathologies Prof. Dr. Felix Ruiz, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Cádiz, Cádiz, Spainfelix.ruiz@uca.es5. PolyP in neurodegeneration and agingProf. Dr. Maria E. Solesio, Rutgers University, Camden NJ, USAm.solesio@rutgers.edu6. Effects of polyphosphate on function of leukocytesDr. Patrick Suess, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor MI, USApsuess@med.umich.edu7. PolyP and Vtc complexProf. Dr. Andreas Mayer, University of Lausanne, Epalinges, Switzerlandandreas.mayer@unil.ch8. PolyP in antiviral protectionProf. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner E. G. Müller, Prof. Dr. Xiaohong Wang, Prof. Dr. Dr. Heinz C. Schröder, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainzwmueller@uni-mainz.de9. Polyphosphate in biomimetic implant materialsProf. Dr. Dr. Heinz C. Schröder, Prof. Dr. Xiaohong Wang, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Werner E. G. Müller, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainzwmueller@uni-mainz.de

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Book SynopsisThis book presents deliberations on molecular and genomic mechanisms underlying the interactions of crop plants to the abiotic stresses caused by heat, cold, drought, flooding, submergence, salinity, acidity, etc., important to develop resistant crop varieties. Knowledge on the advanced genetic and genomic crop improvement strategies including molecular breeding, transgenics, genomic-assisted breeding, and the recently emerging genome editing for developing resistant varieties in vegetable crops is imperative for addressing FHNEE (food, health, nutrition, energy, and environment) security. Whole genome sequencing of these crops followed by genotyping-by-sequencing has provided precise information regarding the genes conferring resistance useful for gene discovery, allele mining, and shuttle breeding which in turn opened up the scope for 'designing' crop genomes with resistance to abiotic stresses.The nine chapters each dedicated to a vegetable crop or crop group in this volume elucidate on different types of abiotic stresses and their effects on and interaction with the crop; enumerate on the available genetic diversity with regard to abiotic stress resistance among available cultivars; illuminate on the potential gene pools for utilization in interspecific gene transfer; present brief on classical genetics of stress resistance and traditional breeding for transferring them to their cultivated counterparts; depict the success stories of genetic engineering for developing abiotic stress-resistant crop varieties; discuss on molecular mapping of genes and QTLs underlying stress resistance and their marker-assisted introgression into elite varieties; enunciate on different genomics-aided techniques including genomic selection, allele mining, gene discovery, and gene pyramiding for developing adaptive crop varieties with higher quantity and quality of yields, and also elaborate some case studies on genome editing focusing on specific genes for generating abiotic stress-resistant cropsTable of ContentsSee attached Proposal Form, which includes ToC.

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Book SynopsisThis 2nd book provides fundamental concepts and recent applications of biotechnological methods, such as genetic selection, breeding methods and genetic engineering tools. Biotechnology has remarkably improved the productivity of livestock by increasing the reproduction efficiency and decreasing the generation time. The chapters detail the mechanisms of methods for animal reproduction and breeding methods. This book focus on the impact of minerals, steroids metabolic stress, nutritional stress and anti-nutritional factors on the livestock reproduction.Table of ContentsPreface1. Impact of sex steroids on the stress response and welfare in female farm ruminantsAline Freitas-de-Melo and Rodolfo Ungerfeld2. Insights from proteomics in kidney disease diagnosis and various in vitro and in vivo experimental modelsVikram Patial, Garima Dadhich, and Rajiv Kumar3. Generation of gene edited pigsS. Navarro-Serna, C. Piñeiro-Silva, R Romar, J. Parrington, and J Gadea4. Dietary anti-nutritional factors and their roles in livestock nutritionSalma H. Abu Hafsa, Ayman A. Hassan, Mona M.MY. Elghandour, Alberto Barbabosa-Pliego, Miguel Mellado, and Abdelfattah Z.M. Salem5. Genetic engineering tools and techniques in livestock productionRanjitha H.B., Madhu Ramesh, Subhasmita Behera, Dhanesh ValiyaValappil, Suresh H. Basagoudanavar, and Anjum Sherasiya6. Mineral Ions in Regulation of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis Mustafa Hassan Jan, Harpreet Singh, and Shikha Kapil7. Molecular Insights of Compromised Female Reproduction in Ruminants under Metabolic and Nutritional StressS. Nandi, S. K Tripathi, PSP Gupta, and S. MondalIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the reasons for an urgently needed revision of the current global healthcare setup, discusses the needed mindset for a future of health, and provides a comprehensive development toolset for disruption (and for the needed incremental innovations towards disruption).Today’s biomedical and health innovation related research in universities encourages activities that lead to incremental innovations with a relatively low risk of failure. The healthcare industry on the other hand provides tools and devices for established healthcare providers to improve the diagnosis and therapy/ treatment of the patients’ health problems. The patient is not in the center of healthcare provision however, and prevention and prediction are not core goals. The current health setup needs to be challenged and disrupted.Disruptions are coming from technologies or processes that lead to a significant (>10x) reduction in cost or price/ performance and that also come with new business models. The need for change, effects of exponential technologies, and the needed shift to prevention and to homecare for health democratization and patient empowerment will be discussed in detail in the first parts of the book. The subsequent sections address several innovation methods with a focus on a novel meta methodology named Purpose Launchpad Health. This is followed by a comprehensive discussion on health entrepreneurship activities and needs. The final section of the book addresses how to train students to become entrepreneurial health innovators, presenting successful curricula and examples of health incubation and accelerator setups. All of the innovation tools presented and used in this book are summarized in the final chapter to help the reader get started planning an entrepreneurial venture.Written by experts from academia and industry, the book covers important basics and best practices, as well as recent developments. Chapters are concise and enriched with key messages, learning objectives and real innovation examples to bridge theory and practice. This book aims to serve as a teaching base for health innovation design and to prepare for health-related entrepreneurial ventures.Readers with medical, biomedical, biotechnology, and health economics backgrounds - and anyone who wants to become a future oriented health innovator or who believes in disruptive approaches - will find this book a useful resource and teaching tool for developing validated products/ services and processes for the future of health.Table of ContentsPart I. What Is Wrong with Health? What Should the Future of Health Be?.- INNOVATION DESIGN for the FUTURE of HEALTH.- Health Innovations from an Innovators’ Perspective.- From SICKCARE to HEALTHCARE to HEALTH.- Future Look on Health: Opportunities.- Navigating Towards a Future of “One Health”.- Part II. Exponential Medicine + Technologies + Mindset.- Exponential Technologies for an Exponential Medicine.- Exponential Medicine: Challenges of Human Spaceflight Bringing Innovations for Earth—A Case Study.- Healthy Longevity.- The Science of Health Longevity.- Space Healthtech: Innovation Base for Longevity.- Part III. Future Health Value Propositions.- Healthcare the Melting Pot of Technology, Humanity, and Confusion.- Democratize Health Delivery.- Health Innovation Process: Definitions and Short Methodology Introductions.- Prevention, Prediction, Personalization, and Participation as Key Components in Future Health.- Digital Health Business Models: Transformation Is on the Horizon.- Value Propositions for Future Health Developments: Digital, Portable, Connected, Experience-Enhancing, Supportive, Patient-Centric, and Affordable.- (Digital) Patient Journey and Empowerment: Digital Twin.- Part IV. Innovation Methodology Basics.- Stanford Biodesign as Base: Empathy and Patient Centricity as the Main Driver.- Purpose Launchpad Methodology: Introduction.- Design Thinking for Innovations in Healthcare.- VPC to BMC to Exponential Canvas: Canvas Interconnectivity for Exponential Scaling.- Innovation Methodology I3 EME: Awareness for Biomedical Engineers.- Part V. Ethics + Health Innovation.- Integrating Ethical Considerations into Innovation Design.- Part VI. Health Innovation Design.- Case Studies Used Throughout the Book: Innovation Categories Explained.- Why Is Healthcare Different with Respect to Innovation and Entrepreneurial Activities?.- Purpose Launchpad Health (PLH) Methodology Introduction.- Part VII. Purpose Launchpad Health.- Purpose Launchpad Health: Exploration and Evaluation Phases—Actual Case Studies.- Part VIII. Health Leadership, Skills and other Methodologies.- Soft Skills Needed for Problem Understanding and Innovation Generation.- Leadership in Healthcare: A Novel Approach. Healthcare Executives’ Traits, Styles, and Approaches.- Future Skills Framework in Healthcare.- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Quo Vadis Immunotherapy Industry.- Part IX. Health Entrepreneurship.- Global Health Markets and Their Different Needs.- Patient: Health Relation and Digital Health Entrepreneurship.- Health Start-Up: Create Impact and be Investment Ready Intra- and Entre-Preneurs.- Regulatory Issues for Health Innovations.- Innovation Think Tank Frameworks for Resolving “The Innovator’s Dilemma” in Healthcare.- A Primer on Patents and IP for Health Innovations.- Successfully Implementing Ambidexterity in the Medical Industry.- Reverse Innovation: Circumvent Digital Health Transformation Issues.- Part X. Health Innovation Education and Incubation.- Health Innovation Design: “CAMPing” for the Unmet Clinical Need.- Health Technology Innovation Generation (HTIG) Lecture and Project Classes at AGH University.- Health Innovation Design at a University: INKA INNOLAB at Otto-von-Guericke-University.- Clinical Innovation at Acibadem Biodesign Center.- Example of a Needs-Driven Innovation Training Program: The BioMedical Design Novo Nordisk Foundation Fellowship Program.- Addressing the Healthcare Needs with Innovation Think Tank Global Infrastructure and its Methodology.- The Power of a Collaborative Ecosystem: Introducing the Edison™ Accelerator.- HealthTec Networks and Clusters (Global): Innovation Clusters in Medtech in Europe.- Leadership-Compass: “Networking and Synapting Empowered by Health Captains”.- Part XI. Purpose Launchpad Health: Toolset Templates and Principles.- PLH Templates and Principles.

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Book SynopsisAntibiotics, the backbone of modern clinical-medicine, are facing serious challenges from emerging antimicrobial-resistance (AMR), a complicated phenomenon expanding in bacterial species, from nosocomial to community origins, where microbes are no longer sensitive to a range of commonly used antibiotics. AMR has exploded in recent years and is posing a serious threat to human health and survival. This necessitates novel and effective ways of diagnosis, drug-delivery, and treatment; nanotechnology and advanced nanomaterials are hailed as a potent solution in containing AMR.The main thrust of this volume is to explain the most current research on the central theme of potential use of nano-approaches for diagnosis, detection, drug-delivery and as antimicrobial agents against drug-resistant pathogenic microbes. This book provides an integrated blend of basic and advanced information for students, scholars, scientists and practitioners, interested or already engaged in research in these areas. We have brought together leading international authors to present and highlight various aspects of nanotechnology in combating AMR in WHO-prioritized microbes. Topics range from advances in nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, functionalization and improvisation, as well as applications in sensing, diagnosis of AMR, and their therapeutic and drug-delivery potential against MDR and XDR microbial phenotypes.Table of Contents1 The History of Antibiotics Illumes the Future of Antimicrobial Peptides Administered Through Nano-Systems2 Current approaches and prospects of nanomaterials in rapid diagnosis of antimicrobial resistance3 Nanomaterials-mediated delivery of antimicrobial agents ‘The Nanocarriers’4 Nanoparticle functionalization: Approaches and applications5 Nano-adjuvants as effective next-generation antimicrobial agents6 Limiting antibiotic-resistant bacteria using multifunctional nanomaterials7 Microbial resistance mechanisms and potential of metal-organic framework in mitigation thereof8 Silver-based Nano-Formulations for Treating Antibiotic-Resistant Microbial Strains9 Gold Nanoparticles: A Lethal Nanoweapon against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria10 Antimicrobial Potentials of Zinc and Iron Oxide Nanoparticles11 Carbon Nanostructures for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria12 Nano-formulations against Multidrug Resistant Members of ESKAPE pathogens

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Book SynopsisMolecular farming is a biotechnological approach that includes the genetic adjustment of agricultural products to create proteins and chemicals for profitable and pharmaceutical purposes. Plant molecular farming describes the manufacture of recombinant proteins and other biologically active product in plants. This approach depends on a genetic transformation of plants that can be accomplished by the methods of stable gene transfer, such as gene transfer to nuclei and chloroplasts, and unstable transfer methods like viral vectors. The requirement for recombinant proteins in terms of quality, quantity, and diversity is increasing exponentially This demand is traditionally met by recombinant protein construction technologies and the engineering of orthodox expression systems based on bacteria or mammalian cell cultures. However, majority of developing countries cannot afford the high costs of medicine derived from such existing methods. Hence, we need to produce not only the new drugs but also the cheaper versions of those already present in the market. Plant molecular farming is considered as a cost-effective technology that has grown and advanced tremendously over the past two decades. This book summarizes the advances and challenges of plant molecular farming for all those who are working on or have an interest in this rapidly emerging area of research.Table of Contents​Chapter. 1. Molecular Farming in Plants: Introduction and ApplicationsChapter. 2. Tools and Techniques Used in Plant Molecular FarmingChapter. 3. Production of plant natural products in heterologous microbial speciesChapter. 4. Sustainable Manufacturing of Vaccines, Antibodies, and other PharmaceuticalsChapter. 5. Limitations, Biosafety, ethics, regulatory issues in molecular farming in plantsChapter. 6. Conclusion and Perspectives

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Book SynopsisAccess to food with enough calories and nutrients is a fundamental right of every human. The global population has exceeded 7.8 billion and is expected to pass 10 billion by 2055. Such rapid population increase presents a great challenge for food supply. More grain production is needed to provide basic calories for humans. Thus, it is crucial to produce 60-110% more food to fill the gap between food production and the demand of future generations.Meanwhile food nutritional values are of increasing interest to accommodate industrialized modern lives. The instability of food production caused by global climate change presents another great challenge. The global warming rate has become more rapid in recent decades, with more frequent extreme climate change including higher temperatures, drought, and floods. Our world faces various unprecedented scenarios such as rising temperatures, which causes melting glaciers and the resulting various biotic and abiotic stresses, ultimately leading to food scarcity. In these circumstances it is of utmost importance to examine the genetic basis and extensive utilization of germplasm to develop “climate resilient cultivars” through the application of plant breeding and biotechnological tools. Future crops must adapt to these new and unpredictable environments. Crop varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses are also needed as plant disease, insects, drought, high- and low-temperature stresses are expected to be impacted by climate change. Thus, we need a food production system that can simultaneously satisfy societal demands and long-term development.Since the Green Revolution in the 1960s, farming has been heavily dependent on high input of nitrogen and pesticides. This leads to environmental pollution which is not sustainable in the long run. Therefore, a new breeding scheme is urgently needed to enable sustainable agriculture; including new strategies to develop varieties and crops that have high yield potential, high yield stability, and superior grain quality and nutrition while also using less consumption of water, fertilizer, and chemicals in light of environmental protection. While we face these challenges, we also have great opportunities, especially with flourishing developments in omics technologies. High-quality reference genomes are becoming available for a larger number of species, with some species having more than one reference genome. The genome-wide re-sequencing of diverse varieties enables the identification of core- and pan-genomes. An integration of omics data will enable a rapid and high-throughput identification of many genes simultaneously for a relevant trait. This will change our current research paradigm fundamentally from single gene analysis to pathway or network analysis. This will also expand our understanding of crop domestication and improvement. In addition, with the knowledge gained from omics data, in combination with new technologies like targeted gene editing, we can breed new varieties and crops for sustainable agriculture.Table of ContentsChapter. 1. The utilization of speed breeding and genome editing to achieve zero hungerChapter. 2. Multiomics approach for crop improvement under climate changeChapter. 3. The intervention of multi-omics approaches for developing abiotic stress resistance in cotton crops under climate changeChapter. 4. Big data revolution and machine learning to solve genetic mysteries in crop breedingChapter. 5. Applications of multi-omics approaches for food and nutritional securityChapter. 6. Applications of high throughput phenotypic phenomicsChapter. 7. Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) : Botany, Genetic resource, Cultivation, Conservation, and Stress factorsChapter. 8. Multi-Omics Approaches for Breeding in Medicinal PlantsChapter. 9. Applications of some nanoparticles and responses of medicinal and aromatic plants under stress conditionsChapter. 10. Sustainable agriculture through technological innovationsChapter. 11. Sustainable Rice Production under Biotic and Abiotic Stress ChallengesChapter. 12. Emerging Techniques to Develop Biotic Stress Resistance in Fruits and VegetablesChapter. 13. Genome editing in crops to control insect pestsChapter. 14. CRISPR revolution in gene editing, targeting plant stress tolerance and physiologyChapter. 15. Genomics for Abiotic Stress Resistance in LegumesChapter. 16. Genetic and molecular factors modulating phosphorous use efficiency in plantsChapter. 17. Recent Trends in Genome Editing Technologies for Agricultural Crops ImprovementChapter. 18. Recent trends and applications of omics based knowledge to end global food hungerChapter. 19. Nutritional enhancement in horticultural crops by CRISPR/ Cas9: status and future prospectsChapter. 20. Physiological interventions of antioxidants in crop plants under multiple abiotic stressesChapter. 21. Proteomics and its scope to study salt stress tolerance in quinoaChapter. 22. Sustainable Cotton Production in Punjab: Failure and its Mitigating StrategiesChapter. 23. Biosafety and biosecurity in genetically modified crops

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Book SynopsisThis​ book reviews the latest advances and biomedical applications of nanozymes, which are artificial nanomaterials exhibiting enzymatic properties similar to natural enzymes, but with less limitations than natural enzymes. Nanozymes display advantages such as facile synthesis, easy surface modification, improved stability, higher catalytic power, and target-specific binding. Nanozymes containing metals, metal oxides, carbon, and metal sulfide are actually used for cancer therapy, biomolecules sensing, bioimaging, disease diagnostics and diabetes management. The book discloses underlying mechanisms, concepts, recent trends, constraints, and prospects for nanomedicine using nanozymes.Table of Contents1. Nano cerium oxide in medicine, agriculture and the industry2. Synthesis and sensing applications of peroxidase-mimic nanozyme3. Nanozymes for glucose sensing and diabetes management4. Nanozymes for bioimaging and disease diagnostics5. Nanozymes for improving anticancer therapy6. Enzyme-based nanomedicine for cancer therapy7. Synthesis of two-dimensional metal, metal oxide and metal hydroxide nanomaterials for biosensing8. Biological applications of nanozymes

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Book SynopsisThis​ book reviews the latest advances and biomedical applications of nanozymes, which are artificial nanomaterials exhibiting enzymatic properties similar to natural enzymes, but with less limitations than natural enzymes. Nanozymes display advantages such as facile synthesis, easy surface modification, improved stability, higher catalytic power, and target-specific binding. Nanozymes containing metals, metal oxides, carbon, and metal sulfide are actually used for cancer therapy, biomolecules sensing, bioimaging, disease diagnostics and diabetes management. The book discloses underlying mechanisms, concepts, recent trends, constraints, and prospects for nanomedicine using nanozymes.Table of Contents1. Nano cerium oxide in medicine, agriculture and the industry2. Synthesis and sensing applications of peroxidase-mimic nanozyme3. Nanozymes for glucose sensing and diabetes management4. Nanozymes for bioimaging and disease diagnostics5. Nanozymes for improving anticancer therapy6. Enzyme-based nanomedicine for cancer therapy7. Synthesis of two-dimensional metal, metal oxide and metal hydroxide nanomaterials for biosensing8. Biological applications of nanozymes

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the recent progress of nanotechnology with emphasis on the interaction between nanoparticles and plants on the cellular level. It is devoted to understanding the pathways of nanomaterials entry into plant cell and their influence on cellular organelle processes and influence on crop yield. It consists of 16 chapters grouped in 3 parts: Part I Cellular mechanisms, Part II Cellular macromolecules, and Part III Implications of nanomaterials. Chapters present the plant response to nanomaterial applications including morphological, physiochemical, and anatomical changes and their effect on plant growth and productivity. The book discusses the mechanisms of absorbance and translocation of nanoparticles and their interaction with the plant cellular biochemical compounds and organelles. It presents the current perspective of nanomaterials influence on cellular processes which include photosynthesis, photorespiration and pigment synthesis and accumulation. In addition, it provides current understanding of the impact of nanomaterials on cellular macromolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, hormones, and antioxidant defense activities. Collectively, these processes and biochemical compounds have implications on crop yield. Chapters are written by globally recognized scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. Chapter begins with an introduction that covers similar contexts and includes a detailed discussion of the topic accompanied by high-quality color images, diagrams, and relevant details and concludes with recommendations for future study directions.Chapter "Impact of Nanomaterials on Plant Secondary Metabolism" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Impact of Nanotechnology on Plant Cell BiologyLina M. Alnaddaf, Jameel M. Al-Khayri, and S. Mohan JainPart I Cellular Mechanisms 2. Effect of Nanomaterials on Water and Solutes Translocation in PlantsKhaled F. M. Salem, Sawsan Abd-Ellatif, El-Sayed S. Abdel Razik, Mayada S. Fadel, Ahmed E.M. Elkhawas, Ezzat R. Marzouk, Mohamed A. M. Bassouny, and Amira A. Ibrahim3. Response of Plant Photosynthesis to NanomaterialsSashi Sonkar, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Brijesh Pandey, Anand Prakash, and Akhilesh Kumar Singh4. Impact of Nanomaterials on Chlorophyll Content in PlantsLuis Páramo, Humberto Aguirre Becerra, José Emilio Ramírez Piña, José Antonio Cervantes Chávez, Ana A. Feregrino-Pérez, and Karen Esquivel5. Interactions of Nanomaterials with Plant PigmentsMontcharles S. Pontes, Jaqueline S. Santos, Simone Y. Fernandes, Ivan P. Oliveira, Thaiz B.A.R. Miguel, Emilio C. Miguel, Gilberto J. Arruda, Renato Grillo, Anderson R.L. Caires, and Etenaldo F. Santiago 6. Impact of Nanomaterials on Plant Secondary MetabolismRajendran K Selvakesavan, Dariusz Kruszka, Preeti Shakya, Dibyendu Mondal, and Gregory Franklin7. Toxic Effects of Nanomaterials on Plant Cellular MechanismsAna A. Feregrino-Pérez, Susana Meraz Dávila, Claudia Elena Pérez García, Alejandro Escobar Ortiz, Daniel Mendoza Jiménez, José Emilio Piña Ramírez, José Antonio Cervantes Chávez, and Karen EsquivelPart II Cellular Macromolecules8. Interaction of Nanoparticles with Plant Macromolecules: Carbohydrates and LipidsLei Qiao and Chunlan Xu9. Interaction of Nanomaterials with Plant Macromolecules: Nucleic Acid, Proteins and HormonesRoseanne Mascarenhas, Tanvi Mathur, Jaya Maheshwari, and Praveen Nagella10. Influence of Nanomaterials on Non-Enzymatic Antioxidant Defense Activities in PlantsAntonio Juárez-Maldonado11. 2D-Nanosheets Based Hybrid Nanomaterials Interaction with PlantsDivya Chauhan, Mohammad Ashfaq, R.V. Mangalaraja, and Neetu TalrejaPart III Agricultural Implications 12. Nanomaterial Impact on Plant Morphology, Physiology and ProductivityMahroos A. Bahwirth, Salim F. Bamsaoud, and Lina M. Alnaddaf13. Role of Nanomaterials in Improving Crop ProductivityLina M. Alnaddaf, Jameel M. Al-Khayri, and S. Mohan Jain14. Role of Nanomaterials in Plant Cell and Tissue CultureSanaz Feizi15. Role of Nanomaterials in Improving the Nutritional Value of CropsMansoureh Nazari, Mojtaba Kordrostami, Ali Akbar Ghasemi-Soloklui, and Jameel M. Al-Khayri16. Role of Nanomaterials in Improving Crop Tolerance to Abiotic StressFarhat Yasmeen17. Plant Mediation to Tolerate Cadmium Stress with Selenium and Nano-seleniumAli Akbar Ghasemi-Soloklui, Fardad Didaran, Mojtaba Kordrostami, and Jameel M. Al-Khayri18. Synthesis and Applications of Cellulose Nanomaterials Derived from Agricultural Waste and Byproducts Amira A. Ibrahim, Sawsan Abd-Ellatif, El-Sayed S. Abdel Razik, Mayada S. Fadel, Ahmed E. M. Elkhawas, Mahmoud Shaban, Khaled F. M. Salem, and Mohamed F. M. Salem

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Book Synopsis The dependency on animal biotechnology in livestock industries has been increased in the recent past. The livestock production research has witnessed remarkable developments on biotechnological methods to produce the elite animal breeds. The global animal food requirement has been steadily increasing, and animal production needs to be increased as per the global needs. This book covers various aspects of animal biotechnology such as, reproductive biotechnologies in sheep and goats, oogenesis and folliculogenesis and ovarian disorders. This book focusses the discussion on proteomics and metabolomics, and separate chapters were dedicated to discuss these topics. The proteomics studies of animal viruses were discussed in this book, and this would be helpful to understand animal viral pathogenesis. The applications of metabolomics in livestock were discussed with focus on data analysis, identification of unknown compounds. The purpose of this book is to provide the recent research trends, and convert all this information to usable guide to professionals, researchers and students who are working the research area of animal biotechnology. Table of Contents

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Book Synopsis In diesem Band berichten die Autoren aus führenden Labors, die sich mit Stammzelltheranostik beschäftigen, über die neuesten Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Stammzellforschung. Das Buch befasst sich mit vielen Aspekten der stammzellbasierten Therapie und den Fortschritten in der Stammzelltherapie bei Leber-, Augen- und Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen sowie bei Krebs. Dieser Band ist eine Fortsetzung der von Prof. Khawaja Husnain Haider bereits herausgegebenen Bücher zur stammzellbasierten Therapienostik. Es ist ein ideales Buch für Forscher, die sich mit der Entwicklung von Arzneimitteln sowie mit regenerativer Medizin und stammzellbasierter Therapie beschäftigen. Die sekundäre Zielgruppe umfasst Medizinstudenten, Ärzte, Zellpharmakologen, die Arzneimittelindustrie und Forscher, die Stammzellen als Ex-vivo-Krankheitsmodelle für die Arzneimittelentwicklung verwenden. Table of ContentsMikro-Elektroden-Arrays: Ein wertvolles Instrument zur Analyse von Kardiomyozyten aus Stammzellen2. CD34+ STAMMZELLEN UND REGENERATIVE MEDIZIN 3. Mesenchymal-hämatopoetische Stammzellachse: Anwendungen für die Induktion von hämatopoetischem Chimärismus und Therapien für maligne Erkrankungen 4. Aus mesenchymalen Stammzellen gewonnenes Sekretom: ein neues Mittel zur Behandlung von Autoimmun- und Entzündungskrankheiten 5. Regenerative Herztherapie bei Diabetes: Herausforderungen und potenzielle Therapeutika 6. Makrophagenreaktion auf Biomaterialien bei kardiovaskulären Anwendungen 7. Entwicklung von Stammzellen in der kardio-regenerativen Therapie 8. Regeneration des Herzens auf der Grundlage von Stammzellen: Kann man optimistisch in die Zukunft blicken? 9. Dentale mesenchymale Stamm-/Progenitorzellen: Eine neue Perspektive für die regenerative Medizin 10. Stammzellbasiertes Tissue Engineering für funktionalen Schmelz und Dentin/Pulp-Komplex: eine mögliche Alternative zu restaurativen Therapien 11. Zell- und stammzellbasierte Therapien für Leberdefekte: Jüngste Fortschritte und künftige Strategien 12. Stammzellen: eine erneuerbare Quelle für β-Zellen der Bauchspeicheldrüse und die Zukunft der Diabetesbehandlung 13. Induzierte pluripotente Stammzellen in der pädiatrischen Forschung und klinischen Umsetzung 14. Reifung von aus pluripotenten Stammzellen gewonnenen Kardiomyozyten und Zukunftsperspektiven für die regenerative Medizin 15. Verfügbarkeit von pluripotenten Stammzellen aus normalen Zellen in der Krebsforschung

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Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces to the fundamentals and applications of insect biotechnology in a concise manner. Global economically important insects such as silkworm, lac or honey bee are in the focus of this text. The book attempts to address all of the latest developments in this growing field such as application of metagenomics and proteomics in mining for genes and enzymes that could be beneficial in diverse industrial and biomedical applications. Further, insects have been established as suitable tool for the production of transgenic products which is discussed in one dedicated chapter. The book targets students and researchers in molecular biology, biotechnology or entomology who want to get familiar with the emerging field of insect biotechnology.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisThe evolution of genome’s modification by genetic engineering was characterized by a major technological breakthrough with the discovery of CRISPR in 2012. A distinction is now made between first-generation biotechnologies developed in the 20th century and current second-generation biotechnologies, NGT or New Genomic Techniques, including genome editing. How do we consider these genomic modifications compared to those that occur spontaneously in nature? What are the applications of these techniques in the fields of plants, animals, and human health? What prospects in terms of development and independence for countries and at least what regulations are in force on the different continents?The book questions what GMOs are, genome editing products and the place of genomic transformations today and tomorrow in our societies. It tries to give some geostrategic and regulatory benchmarks on biotech products in order to better understand the current issues.Table of ContentsPreface Jean-Yves Le Déaut.- Introduction.- First part - Biotechnologies: landmarks and regulatory issues.- Chapter 1 - Biotechnologies: timeless, essential, and ubiquitous.- A broad definition.- Extensive fields of application.- The rise of biotechnology through genetic engineering.- Chapter 2 - Genomic modification, the very essence of biological life.- Incessant modifications of the genome in nature.- Mutagenesis and transgenesis, spontaneous phenomena.- Gene transfer between species.- Genomic selection in agriculture: a very ancient practice.- Conclusion.- Chapter 3 - Evolution of Genome Editing Techniques.- First-generation biotechnology.- Second-generation biotechnology.- Conclusion.- Chapter 4 - At the heart of a societal controversy.- When “crazy soy” meets Greenpeace (1996).- Tribulations of GMO maize crops in France (2007-2014).- A long list of European renunciations.- “Hidden GMOs”.- Conclusion.- Chapter 5 - GMOs: a regulatory concept.- Asilomar.- GMOs: a regulatory concept that differs depending on the country.- Disagreement between regulatory concept and scientific definition.- Conclusion.- Chapter 6 - Is the European regulation on GMOs still justified?.- Regulation, innovation, and the precautionary principle.- European regulations on GMOs.- Onerous and discouraging UE regulation.- UE regulation still relevant?.- Conclusion.- Chapter 7 - What regulation for NGT in the EU?.- The judgment of the EUCJ: context and consequences.- Opening a public debate in the EU.- Conclusion.- Chapter 8 - What regulations for NGT elsewhere in the world?.- American continent.- Asian Continent and Pacific Zone.- Other continents.- Conclusion.- Part two - GMOs in the world.- Chapter 9 - GMOs: medical and animal applications.- Laboratory animals to better understand and fight diseases.- Therapeutic advances.- Improving human nutrition.- Animal applications.- Conclusion.- Chapter 10 - Plant GMOs: agricultural applications.- First transgenic plants.- Characteristics of cultivated transgenic plants.- What are the cultivated transgenic plants?.- What need do these biotech crops meet?.- Respecting good agricultural practices to prevent foreseeable risks.- Is the coexistence of biotech and organic agriculture possible?.- Chapter 11 - Cultivated GMOs: what geopolitical perspective in 2023?.- First-generation agricultural GMOs: a rapid expansion.- What cultures develop?.- A Divided World.- A technology adopted by developing countries and poor farmers.- Commercialization today under the aegis of international consortia.- What to remember from 25 years of GMO crops?.- Conclusion.- Third part - New genomic techniques (NGT)What prospects? What issues?.- Chapter 12 - NGT: at the R&D stage.- Numerous R&D projects.- Patents mainly in the United States and China.- Chapter 13 - Second-generation medical biotechnologies: great hopes.- Therapeutic hopes.- Ongoing developments in medical research.- Two countries dominate.- Globalized, partnership-based medical research.- Conclusion.- Chapter 14 - NGT and animal applications.- Laboratory models.- Veterinary Medicine.- Animal wellbeing.- Livestock performance for food production.- And Europe?.- Conclusion.- Chapter 15 - Second-generation agricultural plant biotechnologies: state of the art.- Dynamism of research in plant breeding.- Global research.- Location by continent.- NGT agricultural plants in perspective.- Appendix: micro-organisms.- Conclusion.- General conclusion - The European Union at the crossroads of biotechnological paths.- Biotechnological innovation, an issue for agri-food and pharmaceutical sovereignty.- At the heart of scientific and academic reflection.- Worldwide recognition

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Book SynopsisLarge-scale chemical fertilizer application causes irreparable damage to soil structure, mineral cycles, soil microbial flora, plants, and other food chains across ecosystems, culminating in heritable mutations in future generations of consumers. A better way forward is the use of nanofertilizers to focus on macro elements (N, P, K), as switching to nanofertilizers may result in large environmental benefits by replacing the majority of these nutrients. Furthermore, the biosynthesis of nanomaterials using bacteria, algae, yeast, fungus, actinomycetes, and plants has opened up a new avenue of research in the production of inorganic nanoparticles as ecologically friendly fertilizers. Nanofertilizers should also attain increased efficiency because of a several-fold increase in the surface-to-volume ratio of nano-forms of nutrients and their suitability for foliar application, where environmental losses are further reduced. Nanostructured fertilizers can also improve nutrient use efficiency through strategies such as targeted distribution and progressive or controlled-release as they can precisely release their active molecules in response to environmental cues and biological demands. Recent research shows nanofertilizers can increase agricultural productivity by speeding up seed germination, seedling growth, photosynthetic activity, nitrogen metabolism, and carbohydrate and protein synthesis. The potential agricultural benefits of nanofertilizers, their modes of action, and the fate of nanomaterials in soil are all discussed in this book. It also covers nanofertilizer formulation and delivery, applications, uptake, translocation, and their fate in plants, as well as their impact on plant physiology and metabolism. Nutrient nanoformulation is a valuable method that has the potential to alter the agricultural sector and provide solutions to current and future concerns for sustainable and climate-sensitive cropsTable of Contents​Preface1. Introduction: Nano fertilizers for development agriculture production Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt Part 1: Synthesis 2. Fabricated Nano Fertilizers as a clean and viable substitute for conventional fertilizers Mahendra P. Singh and Najitha Banu, Dept. of Zoology, School of Biosciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India E-Mail: najirila2010@gmail.com 3. Nano fertilizers: types, synthesis methods, mechanisms Karl Eastman, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, North Dakota State University, USA. Email: keastman@gmail.com 4. Nanocomposite fertilizersAniruddha Chatterjee, Department of Plastic & Polymer Engineering Maharashtra Institute of Technology, India. Email: aniruddha.chatterjee@mit.asia 5. Environmentally Benign Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles for Fertilizer Applications in AgricultureAchintya Bezbaruah, Mohammad E. Hossain, Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, USA. Email: enayetswe@du.ac.bd; enaswe@gmail.com 6. Smart Fertilizers and slow-release of N and Zn V. Sugumari, Mepco Schlenk Engineering CollegeEmail: sugumari@mepcoeng.ac.in 7. Plant Nanonutrients for sustainable agricultureHrishikesh Upadhyaya, Department of Botany, Cotton University, College Hostel Road, Panbazar, Guwahati- 781001, Assam, INDIA E-Mail: hkupbl_au@rediffmail.com 8. Microalgae-based nanofertilizers for sustainable agriculture Iffat Zareen Ahmad, Departments of Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics & Microbiology Chairperson, Women Grievance/Harrassment Cell Integral University, Lucknow, India E-Mail: iffat@iul.ac.in Part 2: Applications 9. Green synthesis of nanofertilizers and its role in plant protection Mohammad Akram, Sabiha Saeed, Division of Plant Protection, Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, India. e-mail: sabihasaeed106@gmail.com 10. Preparation and Characterization of Nanofertilizers and Their Utility in Control of Phyto-pathogens: Towards Sustainable Agriculture Lamy M. M. HAMED, Muhammad A. Fathy, Aya A. M. Abdellati, Soil and Water Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, 12613, Giza, Egypt lamy.hamed@agr.cu.edu.eg 11. Green Synthesis of Nanofertilizers and Their Application for Rice Production Vishnu D Rajput, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, RussiaE-mail: rvishnu@sfedu.ru 12. Nano-biofertilizers: Applications in sustainable agriculture and crop productivityKavya Bakka, Dept. of Microbiology, Iowa State University, USA E-mail: kavyabakka@gmail.com 13. ZnO nanoparticles: sustainable plant production Tapan Kumar Mandal, Dean of Research & Development, ICFAI University Tripura, IndiaE-mail: tapankumarmandal@iutripura.edu.in 14. Influential Relevance of Nanofertilizers in the Sustainable Cultivation of Horticultural Crops M. Shafiq Ansari, Rabiya Basri, Department of Plant Protection, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India E-mail: rbsiddique21@gmail.com 15. Nano-engineering of Metal-based Fertilizers Using Biopolymers: An Innovative Strategy for A More Sustainable Agriculture Lebogang Katata-Seru, Department of chemistry, North-West University, South Africa E-mail: Lebo.Seru@nwu.ac.za 16. Silica Nanoparticles for Improving Abiotic Stress Tolerance Suriyaprabha Rangaraj, Mythili Ravichandran, Sona College of Arts and Science, Salem, India e-mail: ms.microhoney@gmail.com 17. Smart fertilizers: the prospect of slow-release nanofertilizers in modern agricultural practices Swarnendu Roy Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, India E-mail: swarnendubotany@nbu.ac.in 18. Metal nanoparticles in agriculture: impacts on plants, and associated microorganisms Eman Tawfik, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Egypt E-mail: emantawfik@science.helwan.edu.eg 19. The Use of nanobiofetilizers in Agricultural production: An ecofriendly technology towards environmental sustainabilityEmmanuel S. Okeke, University of Nigeria, e-mail: emmanuel.okeke@unn.edu.ng 20. Large-scale production of Nanofertilizers: Commercialization, Challenges and Future trendsMohammad Ashfaq, University Center of Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India E-mail: mohdashfaqbiotech@gmail.com 21. Impact of Nanofertilizers for Mitigation of Multiple Environmental Stresses Vishnu D Rajput, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, RussiaE-mail: rvishnu@sfedu.ru intmsc.abhi@gmail.com 22. Ecotoxicological and regulatory aspects of environmental sustainability of nanofertilizers Luqman AZEEZ, Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria luqman.azeez@uniosun.edu.ng 23. The fate of nanofertilizers in agroecosystemsAuthor to be determined. BibliographyIndex

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Book Synopsis Mulberry (Morus spp.) is widely distributed tree taxon found almost in every continent across the globe. Habitat of this plant species is very much diversified, as it is found across all climatic zones ranging from tropical, sub-tropical, temperate, tundra, semi-arid to desert (arid) conditions. It flourishes on all types of landforms; mountains, valleys, plateaus, forests, grasslands, hills, plains and arid lands. Successful utilization of mulberry leaf for silkworm rearing and production of quality cocoons has been studied at length. Now, mulberry is being recognized as a multipurpose plant by most of the countries across the globe. As mulberry is eco-friendly in nature, the propagation of mulberry needs to be done at large scale to address the ecological issues like conversion of arid lands to cultivable lands, eco-restoration of degraded lands, bioremediation of polluted land sites, conservation of water and soil, cleaning the air pollution in urban areas, utilization of mulberry in producing renewable energy in the form of biodiesel. Similarly, there is the need to produce the identified and highly commercially valued pharmaceutical compounds of mulberry under laboratory conditions through in vitro culture based secondary metabolite production through enhanced expression under the stress conditions or in presence of elicitors. Lately protocols have been developed for genetic transformation of mulberry through agrobacterium mediated and particle bombardment mediated gene transfer techniques. Biotechnology based molecular breeding techniques could also be utilized in raising the improved lines through marker assisted selection, soma clonal variations, mutational breeding, somatic hybridization, genome editing and other genetic engineering approaches. Apart from sericulture; mulberry should also be utilized and exploited in other sectors across the globe for additional revenue generation, for livestock maintenance, for environmental safety and in promoting human health. These diversified aspects of mulberry coupled with its economic importance in revenue generation through sericulture, animal husbandry and industrial products has prompted us to prepare this book. It will present a comprehensive account of mulberry plant under 9 chapter headings: introduction, botanical features, ecological features, ecophysiological aspects, interactions and development, molecular aspects, propagation and production, economic importance, and global perspectives as well as future approaches.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Botany.- Chapter 3: Ecological and Ecophysicological Aspects.- Chapter 4: Mulberry - Mycorrhizal Interactions and Development Related to Other Organisms.- Chapter 5: Molecular Aspects of Mulberry.- Chapter 6: Propagation of Mulberry and Production.- Chapter 7: Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Activities and Human Health.- Chapter 8: Economic Importance.- Chapter 9: Global Perspectives and Future Approaches.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Postmortem radiographs in the fetus and child.- Perinatal Post-mortem Ultrasound.- Postmortem Computed Tomography Technique.- Post-mortem MRI.- Advanced Imaging techniques.- Building a Pediatric Postmortem Imaging Service.- Normal post-mortem changes/basic findings.- childhood death.- Parental experience.- Imaging fetal death.- Perinatal Death.- Imaging in suspected physical abuse.- Imaging childhood death.- Integrating imaging.- Conclusions.

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Book SynopsisPart 1: Introduction.- CH1. The concept and history of bioinspired and biomimetic regenerative medicine.- Part 2. Bioinspired and biomimetic materials for regenerative medicine.- CH2. Bioinspired polymers for regenerative medicine.- CH3. Bioinspired and biomimetic hydrogels for regenerative medicine.- CH4. Biomimetic ceramics for regenerative medicine.- CH5. Lipid-based systems for regenerative medicine.- CH6. Glycan-based systems for regenerative medicine.- CH7. Peptide-based systems for regenerative medicine.- CH8. Nucleic acid-based systems for regenerative medicine.- Part 3: Bioinspired design for regenerative medicine.- CH9. Nature-inspired architecture for regenerative medicine.- CH10. Smart bio-inspired structures: Organ-on-chip.- CH11. Bioinspired self-assembled nanotechnology for regenerative medicine.- CH12. Bioinspired surface technology for regenerative medicine.- CH13. Biochemical and biophysical design of materials for regenerative medicine.- Part 4: Application of bioinspired and biomimetic materials/architecture.- CH14. Bioinspired and biomimetic materials/architecture in bone regeneration.- CH15. Bioinspired and biomimetic materials/architecture in cartilage regeneration.- CH16. Bioinspired and biomimetic materials/architecture in tendon and ligament regeneration.- CH17. Intervertebral disc regeneration using biomimetic materials and bio-inspired architecture.- CH18. Bioinspired and biomimetic materials/architecture in muscle regeneration.- CH19. Bioinspired and biomimetic materials/architecture in cardiovascular regeneration.- CH20. Bioinspired and biomimetic materials/architecture in skin regeneration.- Part 5: Method of characterization of bioinspired and biomimetic materials/ architecture.- CH21. Wet-lab techniques for characterizing bioinspired materials and structures for regenerative medicine.- CH22. Dry-lab computational approaches for simulating bioinspired materials/structures for regenerative medicine.- CH23. Advancement of synthetic biology strategies for bioinspired regenerative medicine.

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Book SynopsisPreface.- Leveraging discovery research to inform product design.- The User's Eco-System.- User Needs in Drug Delivery - Unique Challenges with Combination Products.- Patient Focus in Drug Delivery Under Real World Constraints.- The Commercial Viewpoint.- Expectations from Regulators.- Diabetes Care Case Study.- Now what?.- Glossary.

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Book Synopsis- Part I: Introduction to Bioreactor Operation.- 1. General Overview.- Part II: Bioreactor Performance.- 2. Medium Preparation.- 3. Medium sterilization.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1. Fungal-Based Cosmetics – An Introduction.- Chapter 2. Exploring Cultivable Fungi for Medicinal Cosmetics.- Chapter 3. Bioactive Compounds of Fungal Extracts Used as Cosmetics Ingredients.- Chapter 4. Fungi Extracts and Their Use as Antioxidants in Cosmetic Ingredients.- Chapter 5. Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Fungal Extracts in Cosmeceutical Formulation.- Chapter 6. Anti-Tyrosinase Activity of Fungal-Based Cosmetics.- Chapter 7. Fungal-Based Cosmetics and Their Anti-Hyaluronidase Activity.- Chapter 8. Anti Collagenase and Anti-Elastase Activities of Personal Care Products Made from Fungal Extracts.- Chapter 9. Anti-Microbial Activity of Fungal Based Ingredients in Cosmetics.- Chapter 10. Bio-Transformational Effect of Fungal-Based Cosmetics.- Chapter 11. Emollient, Exfoliation, Skin Lightening, and Anti-Aging Properties of Fungal-Based Cosmetics.- Chapter 12. Fungal-Based Cosmetics: Formulation and Usage- Chapter 13. Commercially Available Cosmetics with Fungal-Based Ingredients 2- Haircare Products.- Chapter 14. Commercially Available Cosmetics with Fungal-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Hand Sanitizer, Washing Soap, and Saponification Products.- Chapter 15. Fungal Carotenoids and Their Cosmeceutical Effects on Human Bodies.- Chapter 16. Fungal-Derived Ceramides for the Cosmetics Industry.- Chapter 17. Polysaccharides Obtained from Fungi and Their Usage in Cosmetics.- Chapter 18. Nano Cosmetics and Fungal-Based Cosmetics: Similarities and Differences in Formulation and Usage.- Chapter 19. Fungal Food Supplements and Nutraceuticals for a Healthier Life: Techniques and Application.- Chapter 20. Stability of Fungal-Based Cosmeceutical Formulations.- Chapter 21. Challenges to the Industrial-Scale Production of Fungal-Based Cosmetics.

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Book SynopsisThis four volume set covers the entire spectrum of pulp and paper chemistry and technology from starting material to processes and products including market demands. This work is essential for all students of wood science and a useful reference for those working in the pulp and paper industry or on the chemistry of renewable resources. Volume 1 provides a survey of the biological and chemical structure of wood as well as an introduction to the chemical reactions used during pulp production processes. The work presents the different raw materials used for pulp production, the macroscopic and morphological construction of wood and related characterization methods, the chemical structure and arrangement of the wood polymers and extractives, biosynthesis of wood polymers, carbohydrate and lignin analysis, reactions of wood polymers in mechanical and chemical pulping and bleaching processes, biotechnical processes of relevance for the pulp and paper industry, different types of microorganisms and their modes of interaction with wood, the impact of chemical and microbiological processes on the hierarchical structure of wood and pulp.

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Book SynopsisBioenhancers have been used in Ayurveda historically and are now being investigated for their pharmacological effi cacy. Herbal bioenhancers work on the gastrointestinal tract to improve absorption and drug bioavailability by acting on the drug metabolic process. Many herbal drugs show low activity due to their poor lipid solubility or improper molecular size. Piperine, gingerol, naringin, quercetin, niaziridin, glycyrrhizin, allicin, curcumin, genistein and others are able to enhance the bioavailability of active pharmaceuticals. This book details various facets of herbal bio-enhancers in a single comprehensive text.

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Book SynopsisThe updated edition of the first of three volumes on Medical Physics focuses even more on body systems related to physical principles such as body mechanics, energy balance, and action potentials. Thanks to numerous newly incorporated didactic features, the introductory text into the broad fi eld of medical physics is easy to understand and supports self-study. New: highlighted boxes emphasize special topics; math boxes explain more advanced mathematical issues; each chapter concludes with a summary of the key concepts, questions, a self-assessment of the acquired competence, and exercises. The appendix contains answers to questions and solutions to exercises.

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Book SynopsisProcess integration and intensification are means to improve the sustainability metrics of the industrial processes, balancing the pillars of economy, environment, and social demand. The book covers a sequential framework for the design and operation of microalgae-based facilities using process integration and intensifi cation, discusses products and applications,and provides a global perspective with contributions from renowned experts. Covers relevant opportunities of process integration and intensification applied tomicroalgae-based systems. Provides a complete review of the state of the art of these industrial approaches. Presents new insights into industrial sustainability.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Methodology.- Studies on Particulate-based proliposomes.- Studies on solvent (alcohol) based proliposomes.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers effective, low-cost and user-friendly protocols for the pre-field selection of salt-tolerant mutants in cereal crops. It presents simple methods for measuring soil salinity, including soil sampling and the analysis of water-soluble salts, and describes a detailed, but simple, screening test for salt tolerance in rice, wheat and barley seedlings, which uses hydroponics. The protocols are devised for use by plant breeders and can be easily accommodated into breeding practice. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Objectives.- Protocol for measuring soil salinity.- Protocol for screening for salt tolerance in rice.- Protocol for screening for salt tolerance in barley and wheat.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book presents simple, robust pre-field screening protocols that allow plant breeders to screen for enhanced tolerance to heat stress in rice. Two critical heat-sensitive stages in the lifecycle of the rice crop are targeted – the seedling and flowering stages – with screening based on simple phenotypic responses. The protocols are based on the use of a hydroponics system and/or pot experiments in a glasshouse in combination with a controlled growth chamber where the heat stress treatment is applied. The protocols are designed to be effective, simple, reproducible and user-friendly. The protocols will enable plant breeders to effectively reduce the number of plants from a few thousands to less than 100 candidate individual mutants or lines in a greenhouse/growth chamber, which can then be used for further testing and validation in the field conditions. The methods can also be used to classify rice genotypes according to their heat tolerance characteristics. Thus, different types of heat stress tolerance mechanisms can be identified, presenting opportunities for pyramiding different (mutant) sources of heat stress tolerance. Table of ContentsGeneral Introduction.- Screening Protocols for Heat Tolerance in Rice at the Seedling and Reproductive Stages.- Validation of Screening Protocols for Heat Tolerance in Rice.- Conclusion.- References.

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Book SynopsisThis volume gives a survey of the state of the art in the traditional fields of industrial mycology as well as of selected novel applications of fungi. The first section deals with the use of fungi in the production and processing of bread, cheese, beer and wine, traditional Asian fermentation products and edible mushrooms. The second section is devoted to the production of fungal metabolites and enzymes representing value-added products. In addition to antibiotics, alkaloids organic acids, vitamins and industrial enzymes, which have successfully been in use for decades, it is also dedicated to fungal metabolites, such as insecticidal and nematicidal compounds, immunosurppressants and flavors with promising biotechnological potential. In the next section, the recent developments in fungal biotransformation of small molecules, the bioconversion of lignocelluloses as well as the use of fungi in metal recovery are presented. The final part introduces some innovative new trends in the field of applied mycology: the preparation of fungal bioherbicides, recent genomic approaches for the identification of biopolymer degrading enzymes, current developments in using oxidative enzymes from fungi as well as new attempts to transfer fungal remediation technologies into practice.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:" ... very good reference volume, which will prove of value to both mycologists and biotechnolgists." (Mycologist)"Having found a number of the volumes in this series very useful, I was looking forward to reading vol. 10 covering my particular area of interest. I have to say that I found the contents … varied. All the chapters are readable and informative … ." (J. Kelley, Bibliography of Systematic Mycology, Vol. 11 (5), April, 2003)"This volume of The Mycota contains 21 chapters reviewing the role of fungi in traditional and more recent biotechnologies. ... On the whole, the highly detailed chapters are amply illustrated with figures and tables and provided with detailed bibliographies, and are well written … . will prove of value to both mycologists and biotechnologists." (Brian Flannigan, Mycologist, Vol. 17 (1), 2003)"The latest volume in this series provides an overview of both traditional and novel industrial applications of fungi from their role in the production of bread, cheese, fermented foods, beer and wines, to their potential in bioremediation. ... it represents a useful source of information for undergraduates as well as their teachers and researchers. Recommended for purchase by academic libraries." (Vicki Tariq, Microbiology Today, Vol. 29, August, 2002)From the reviews of the second edition:“This new book … covers the recent development in the industry of fungal world … . this book is good for those interested in industrial application of fungi … . It is also well referenced and updated so the recent development can be clearly viewed from this book. … should be available in all college and university libraries where courses in plant pathology and biotechnology are offered. It is also useful source of information for undergraduates as well as their teachers and researchers.” (Shova Baral, Fungal Diversity, April, 2012)Table of ContentsTraditional Food and Beverage Fermentation 1 Production of Bread, Cheese and Meat KLAUS GORI , METTE DINES CANTOR, MOGENS JAKOBSEN, LENE JESPERSEN 2 Asian Fungal Fermented Food M.J. ROBERT NOUT, KOFI E. AIDOO 3 Production of Beer and Wine WINFRIED HARTMEIER, MONIKA REISS 4 Production of Edible Mushrooms RAMESH CHANDRA UPADHYAY , MANJIT SINGH Metabolites and Enzymes 5 The β-Lactam Antibiotics: Current Situation and Future Prospects in Manufacture and Therapy FRANK-RAINER SCHMIDT 6 Non-β-Lactam Antibiotics GERHARD ERKEL 7 Insecticidal and Nematicidal Metabolites from Fungi HEIDRUN ANKE 8 Immunomodulators HESHAM EL ENSHASY 9 Ergot Alkaloids DANIEL G. PANACCIONE 10 Production of Organic Acids by Filamentous Fungi CHRISTIAN P. KUBICEK , PETER PUNT , JAAP VISSER3 11 Production of Vitamin B2 and a Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid by Fungi K.-PETER STAHMANN 12 Fungal Flavours Marco A. Fraatz , Holger Zorn 13 Industrial Applications of Fungal Enzymes LARS H. ØSTERGAARD , HANS SEJR OLSEN Biotransformations, Lignocellulose Conversion and Recovery of Metals from Solution 14 Fungal Biotransformations in Pharmaceutical Sciences WOLFGANG HÜTTEL , DIRK HOFFMEISTER 15 Fungal Biodegradation of Lignocelluloses ANNELE HATAKKA , KENNETH HAMMEL 16 (Hemi-)cellulose degrading enzymes and their encoding genes from Aspergillus and Trichoderma RONALD P. DE VRIES , EVY BATTAGLIA , PEDRO M. COUTINHO , BERNARD HENRISSAT, JAAP VISSER 17 Fungi and their Enzymes for Pitch Control in the Pulp and Paper Industry ANA GUTIÉRREZ , JOSÉ C. DEL RÍO1, ÁNGEL T. MARTÍNEZ 18 Biosorption of Metals MARTIN ZIMMERMANN , KLAUS WOLF1 Recent Developments and New Strategies 19 Bioherbicides ALICE L. PILGERAM , DAVID C. SANDS 20 Genomic approaches for identification of the biopolymer degrading enzyme network of Aspergillus niger R.M VAN DER KAAIJ , A.F.J. RAM, P.SCHAAP, P.J. PUNT1 21 New Trends in Fungal Biooxidation MARTIN HOFRICHTER, RENÉ ULLRICH 22 Fungal Soil Bioremediation: Developments Towards Large-Scale Applications KARI STEFFEN , MARJA TUOMELA

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Book SynopsisAuf dieser DVD-ROM finden Sie die Grafiken und Fotos der 5. Auflage, die Sie als jpg-, PDF- oder PowerPoint Dateien für Ihre Vorlesungen nutzen können.Table of ContentsAbbildungen

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Book SynopsisThis Springer Handbook provides, for the first time, a complete and consistent overview over the methods, applications, and products in the field of marine biotechnology. A large portion of the surface of the earth (ca. 70%) is covered by the oceans. More than 80% of the living organisms on the earth are found in aquatic ecosystems. The aquatic systems thus constitute a rich reservoir for various chemical materials and (bio-)chemical processes.Edited by a renowned expert with a longstanding experience, and including over 60 contributions from leading international scientists, the Springer Handbook of Marine Biotechnology is a major authoritative desk reference for everyone interested or working in the field of marine biotechnology and bioprocessing - from undergraduate and graduate students, over scientists and teachers, to professionals.Marine biotechnology is concerned with the study of biochemical materials and processes from marine sources, that play a vital role in the isolation of novel drugs, and to bring them to industrial and pharmaceutical development. Today, a multitude of bioprocess techniques is employed to isolate and produce marine natural compounds, novel biomaterials, or proteins and enzymes from marine organisms, and to bring them to applications as pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals or nutraceuticals, or for the production of bioenergy from marine sources. All these topics are addressed by the Springer Handbook of Marine Biotechnology.The book is divided into ten parts. Each part is consistently organized, so that the handbook provides a sound introduction to marine biotechnology - from historical backgrounds and the fundamentals, over the description of the methods and technology, to their applications - but it can also be used as a reference work.Key topics include: - Marine flora and fauna - Tools and methods in marine biotechnology - Marine genomics - Marine microbiology - Bioenergy and biofuels - Marine bioproducts in industrial applications - Marine bioproducts in medical and pharmaceutical applications - and many more...Trade Review“Marine Biotech‘s key aims is ‘to be useful as readable desk reference book to give a fast and comprehensive overview and easy retrieval of essential reliable key information, including tables, graphs, and bibliographies.’ … It is therefore important to have books such as Marine Biotech to present the drawing together of information about specific research to give the non-specialist that necessary topical overview and updating.” (Nigel Chaffey, Annals of Botany, aobblog.com, April, 2016)Table of ContentsPart A Marine Flora and FaunaMarine Fungal Diversity.- Diversity of Marine Phototrophs.-Marine Viruses.- Marine Microalgae.- Seaweed Flora of the European North Atlantic.- Corals.- Marine Sponges - Molecular Biology and BiotechnologyPart B Tools and MethodsBioprocess Engineering of Phototrophic Marine Organism.- Bioinformatic Techniques in Marine Genomics.- Bioprospection of Marine Microorganisms.- Cultures of Marine Microorganisms.- Transgenic Technology in Marine Organisms.- Marine Enzymes.- Quorum Sensing and Quenching.- Detection of Invasive SpeciesPart C GenomicsMarine Metagenomics.- Proteomics in Marine Biotechnology.- Marine Metagenome.- Microfluidic Systems.- Genome MiningPart D Algal TechnologySulphated Algal Polysaccharides.- Iodine in Seaweeds - Research History.- Marine Macrophytes.- Removal of Heavy MetalsPart E Microbiology and BiotechnologyMicrobial Biotechnology.- Actinomycetes in Biodiscovery.- Biotransformation of NitrilesPart F Derived MetabolitesMarine Natural Products.- Biocatalysts from Aplysia.- Anti-Microbial Peptides.- Fungal Metabolites.- Dinoflagellates-Associated Human Poisoning.- Carotenoids Derived from Seaweeds.- Cnidarians - Bioactive Compounds.- Lipids from Tropical Marine Sponges.- Marine Biotoxins.- Microbial Enzymes.- Polysaccharides from Marine OrganismsPart G Applications of Marine BiotechnologyPharmaceuticals.- Functional Food.- Nutraceuticals.- Cosmeceuticals.- Fatty Acids.- Selenium-Containing Antioxidant Selenoneine.- Alginate Oigosaccharides.- Plant Pest ManagementPart H Bioenergy and BiofuelsBlue Biotechnology for Marine Bioenergy.- Marine Algal Biotechnology and Bioenergy.- Marine Bioenergy and Biofuels.- Antifouling Materials for Water TreatmentPart I Biomedical ApplicationsMarine Biomaterials.-Gene Delivery.- Marine Microorganisms in Nanoparticles.- Therapeutics and Medical Diagnostics.- Biosensors.- BiomineralizationPart J Industrial ApplicationsFunctional Feeds in Aquaculture.- Mussel-Derived Bioadhesives.- Marine Silicon Biotechnology.- Microalgal Biotechnology.- Biofouling and BiocorrosionSubject Index.- Acknowledgements.- About the Authors

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Book SynopsisDas Buch liefert einen aktuellen, übersichtlichen und in der Praxis anwendbaren Überblick im Bereich der deskriptiven Lebensmittelsensorik. Die Autorinnen haben ein Nachschlagewerk erstellt, das bei der Evaluierung und Entwicklung von Lebensmitteln unverzichtbar ist. Es liefert in übersichtlichen Tabellen und praktischen Beschreibungen eine einheitliche Sprachgebung für Lebensmittel gegliedert in Produktgruppen und ist sowohl für Forscher als auch für in der Industrie Tätige beim Erforschen von Lebensmitteln ein wertvolles Lexikon. Die Erstellung einer solchen Datenbank für den deutschsprachigen Raum ist ein wichtiger Beitrag zur verbesserten Kommunikation auf dem Gebiet der Sensorik.Table of ContentsSensorische Deskriptoren und ihre Translation.- Sensorische Attribute inklusive Definitionen.

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Book SynopsisDie Zeit der Biotechnologie ist gekommen: Sie greift zunehmend in unser tägliches Leben ein – und dennoch fehlt nicht nur Laien, sondern oft auch Studierenden und Wissenschaftlern ein fundiertes Wissen. Abhilfe und eine Fülle von Informationen bietet das einführende Lehrbuch von Reinhard Renneberg: eine verständlich geschriebene und visuell opulent aufbereitete Gesamtschau der Biotechnologie. Sie eignet sich zum schnellen Nachschlagen und zum Schmökern ebenso wie für ein intensives Studium. Bereits die erste Ausgabe des Buches wurde begeistert aufgenommen und liegt nach knapp zwölf Jahren nun – komplett überarbeitet und um zahlreiche spannende Boxen erweitert – in der fünften Auflage vor. Wie Renneberg zeigt, kann ein wissenschaftliches Lehrbuch durchaus spannend und unterhaltsam sein. Verschiedene didaktische Elemente ergänzen den Grundtext der 5. Auflage: - Das erste Biotech-Lehrbuch der Welt mit vollständigen und kommentierten Internet-Quellen zu Filmen, Fotos, Dokumenten und Originalarbeiten - Noch mehr Boxen zu speziellen Themen und zur Geschichte vertiefen das Wissen - Meinungen von Experten veranschaulichen Standpunkte aus Forschung und Industrie - Doppelseiten mit Fotos zeigen wichtige Biotechnologie-Produkte und -Prozesse sowie daran beteiligte Wissenschaftler; Panoramatafeln fassen das Wissen zusammen - Mit dem Glossar lassen sich auch schwierige Fachbegriffe schnell nachschlagen und verstehenWissenschaft kann Spaß machen – das vermittelt dieses Buch schon beim Durchblättern! Table of ContentsVorwort.- 1 Bier, Brot, Käse: schmackhafte Biotechnologie.- 2 Enzyme: molekulare Superkatalysatoren für Haushalt und Industrie.- 3 Die Wunder der Gentechnik.- 4 Weiße Biotechnologie: Zellen als Synthesefabriken.-5 Viren, Antikörper und Impfungen.- 6 Umwelt-Biotechnologie: Weg von Einbahnstraßen, hin zu Kreisläufen!.- 7 Grüne Biotechnologie.- 8 Embryonen, Klone und transgene Tiere.- 9 Herzinfarkt, Krebs und Stammzellen: Rote Biotechnologie als Lebensretter.- 10 Analytische Biotechnologie und das Humangenom.- 11 Das Nanoru: Die unglaubliche Geschichte seiner Isolierung, Aufreinigung und Charakterisierung.- Glossar.

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Book SynopsisDie Industrielle Mikrobiologie vereint das Fachwissen von Naturwissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren über die Nutzung von Bakterien und Pilzen. Als innovative Querschnittsdisziplin bietet sie wichtige Voraussetzungen für die Entwicklung konkurrenzfähiger Produkte auf der Basis umweltschonender Verfahren. So setzt z.B. die chemische Industrie heute bereits Mikroorganismen in Prozessen ein, um Rohstoffe und Energie sparen. In dieser Branche besteht ein zunehmender Bedarf an gut ausgebildeten Fachkräften.Dieses neue Lehrbuch wurde von erfahrenen Wissenschaftlern aus Hochschulen und der Industrie verfasst. Es soll Studierende aus Life Science-Bachelorstudiengängen sowie fortgeschrittene Studierende der Chemie oder der Ingenieurwissenschaften in die Industrielle Mikrobiologie einführen. Es vermittelt die Grundlagen der Entwicklung von Produktionsstämmen und erklärt spezielle Verfahren zur Herstellung mikrobieller Produkte. Dabei wird aufgezeigt, wie das Potential der Mikroorganismen optimal genutzt werden kann.Zunächst wird ein Überblick über die geschichtliche Entwicklung der Industrielle Mikrobiologie und eine Einführung in die Bioverfahrenstechnik gegeben. Anschließend werden in 10 Kapiteln ausgewählte mikrobielle Verfahren zur Herstellung von Lebensmitteln, organischen Säuren, Alkoholen, Aminosäuren, Vitaminen, Antibiotika, Pharmaproteinen, Enzymen, Biopolymeren sowie Steroiden und Aromastoffen beschrieben. Im letzten Kapitel wird am Beispiel der biologischen Abwasserreinigung aufgezeigt, dass die Mikroorganismen nicht nur ein enormes Synthese-, sondern auch ein großes Abbaupotential besitzen, mit dem sie einen Beitrag zu den Stoffwechselkreisläufen auf unserer Erde leisten.Die Autoren wünschen sich, dass dieses Lehrbuch das Interesse vieler Studierender an diesem spannenden Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet weckt und sie daraus Nutzen ziehen können, um dann selbst zur weiteren Entwicklung der Industriellen Mikrobiologie beizutragen.Table of ContentsVorwort.-1 Geschichtlicher Überblick.-2 Bioverfahrenstechnik.-3 Lebensmittel.-4 Alkohole und Ketone.-5 Organische Säuren.-6 Aminosäuren.-7 Vitamine, Nucleotide und Carotinoide.-8 Antibiotika.-9 Pharmaproteine.-10 Enzyme.-11 Polysaccharide und Polyhydroxyfettsäuren.-12 Steroide und Aromastoffe.-13 Biologische Abwasserreinigung.

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Book SynopsisPastor Fritz Jahr used the term bioethics as early as 1927. It was not until the early 1970s that the term was rediscovered in the United States. Since then, the relevance of this emergent academic field of studies has permanently been growing, as the age of biotechnological and medical innovations has only just begun. Enormous progress can be expected in various areas relevant to bioethical discourses in the coming decades and centuries. In the past years, the invention of CRISPR/Cas9 has radically changed the possibilities concerning genetic modifications, even germline modifications have turned into a practical option. These developments need to be investigated by academics from various disciplines, which is the reason why the conference series on Bioethics in the New Age of Science was initialized. The present volume consists in selected papers from the first International Conference on Bioethics in the New Age of Science, which took place on the 4th and 5th of May 2017 at the "Vasile Goldis" West University of Arad, Romania.Table of Contents Introduction By Maria Sinaci and Stefan Lorenz Sorgner PART I. GENERAL ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF EMERGING (BIO)TECHNOLOGIES CHAPTER 1. Genes, CRISPR/Cas 9, and Posthumans, by Stefan Lorenz Sorgner CHAPTER 2. Can Ethics Govern Technology? Bioethics in the Age of Techno-Science, by Corrado Viafora CHAPTER 3. The Moral Relationship of the Human and the Non-Human Animals in Light of Ethology, by Alexander Krémer PART II. ETHICS OF ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES CHAPTER 4. Neuroethics and Moral Enhancement: The Path to a Moral World?, by Maria Sinaci CHAPTER 5. Public Deliberation and Biomedical Enhancements, by Ivan Mladenovi? PART III. SPECIFIC MEDICAL ETHICAL ISSUES CHAPTER 6. On the Ethical Issues of Bilateral and Contralateral Risk-Reducing Mastectomy, by Gergely Tari, Gábor Braunitzer CHAPTER 7. Haematological Patients' Perception of Their Quality of Life, by Alciona Sasu, Mircea Onel, Cristina Ghib-Para, Ligia Piro?, Alin Grelu?, Coralia Cotoraci PART IV. END OF LIFE ETHICAL ISSUES CHAPTER 8. Is Death the Enemy? The Normative Power of Metaphor in Bioethics, by Assya Pascalev CHAPTER 9. Philosophical-Ethical Alleviation of Perceptive Experience of Corporeality in Terminally Ill Sufferers, by Florin Lobon?, Ionu? Mladin PART V. BIOETHICS AND REGIONAL EDUCATION CHAPTER 10. Bioethics Education in Western Romania, by Antoanela Naaji CHAPTER 11. (Bio)ethical Education for Young People in Macedonia, by Dejan Donev PART VI. LEGAL, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL BIOETHICAL ISSUES CHAPTER 12. Ethical Concerns Regarding Mandatory Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare Practitioners, by Miroslav Radenkovi?, Ivana Lazarevi?, Marko Stojanovi?, Tanja Jovanovi? CHAPTER 13. Legal and Ethical Rules of Performing Medical Professions in Poland, by Jakub Berezowski CHAPTER 14. A New Pro-Natalist Tool: Parenthood as a Form of Public Employment, by János I. Tóth CHAPTER 15. Cultural and Ethical Aspects of Social Desirability in Psychological Research, by Maria Ancuta Gurza

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Book SynopsisThe present publication provides a comprehensive examination of animal biotechnology and its various applications in veterinary medicine and pharmaceuticals, as well as in the improvement of animal feed production. Transgenic technologies have been utilized to enhance milk production and meat production in farm animals, as well as to establish models for human diseases. Transgenic animals are also employed for the production of proteins for medical use in humans. Biotechnology has been utilized to facilitate xenotransplantation from animals to humans. Genetic engineering has been performed on farm animals, and nuclear transfer technology has become an essential and favored method for cloning animals. Biotechnology has the potential to be utilized in the management of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, avian influenza, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The most significant biotechnology-based products comprise vaccines, particularly genetically engineered or DNA vaccines. Gene therapy for diseases in pet animals is a rapidly developing field, as many of the technologies employed in clinical trials with humans were first developed in animals, and many of the diseases in cats and dogs are similar to those in humans. RNA interference technology is now being used in research related to veterinary medicine. Molecular diagnosis is playing an increasingly significant role in veterinary practice. Polymerase chain reaction and its modifications are considered to be essential. Fluorescent in situ hybridization and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are also widely used. Newer biochip-based technologies and biosensors are also finding their way into veterinary diagnostics. This book attempts to unravel the mysteries of biotechnology as it pertains to animal health and production.

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Book SynopsisThis book offers undergraduate and postgraduate students fundamental protocols in an accessible and simplified manner. The book encompasses experiments from every area of biotechnology and serves as an essential resource for researchers in this field. The manual emphasizes the inclusion of essential and basic protocols, offering readers valuable, first-hand information about biotechnology research.

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Book SynopsisThis book is entirely devoted to the subject of DNA and aims to reveal its secrets in an accessible and straightforward manner. It is an invaluable resource for those in the field of bioscience, comprising a total of twelve chapters, along with figures, photographs, and a comprehensive glossary of DNA-related terms.

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