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New India Publishing Agency Veterinary Andrology and Artificial Insemination
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£135.17
I K International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd Molecular Methods in Plant Biology: A
Book SynopsisThis book integrates the experimental procedures and theoretical principles for undergraduate, postgraduate, academicians and researchers in the area of agriculture and life sciences. The experiments have been updated and extended to reflect developments in the respective fields. In-text worked examples are again used to enhance student’s understanding of each topic. The book is designed to provide students with the experience of how scientists use their knowledge to understand real-world science related issues that confront them in their professional lives. Experimental procedures and troubleshooting of data are emphasised throughout the book. The book integrates theory and practices to ensure students understand why and how each technique is used.Table of Contents 1. Isolation of Plant Genomic DNA 2. Isolation of Plasmid DNA 3. Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis 4. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification 5. RNA Isolation Using TRIzol Method 6. Expression Analysis Using Semi-Quantitative Real Time-PCR 7. Quantitative Expression Analysis by Real Time-PCR 8. Analysis of DNA Sequences by Southern Blotting and Hybridization 9. Analysis of DNA Sequences by Northern Blotting and Hybridization 10. Histochemical GUS Assay 11. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) 12. DNA Gel Extraction Protocol 13. Competent Cell Preparation 14. Ligation, Transformation and Colony PCR 15. DNA Sequencing and Analysis Glossary Instruments Used in the Laboratory Appendix
£12.30
New India Publishing Agency Question Bank in Postharvest Technology: 2nd
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£37.25
New India Publishing Agency Biochemistry and Human Nutrition
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£122.82
New India Publishing Agency Stem Cell Research in Lab Animals
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£135.03
New India Publishing Agency Plant Health Management
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£135.03
New India Publishing Agency Fruit Production: Theory and Practicals
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£120.61
New India Publishing Agency Plant Cytology and Genetics
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£128.48
New India Publishing Agency Question Bank in Plant Sciences
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£31.73
New India Publishing Agency Plants for Novel Drug Molecules: Ethnobotany To
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£209.90
New India Publishing Agency The Plant Mildews: A Colour Handbook
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£203.04
New India Publishing Agency Advances in Crop Production and Climate Change
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£209.90
New India Publishing Agency Methods in Plant Biotechnology
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£186.16
New India Publishing Agency Food Technology : Objective Food Chemistry and
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£42.77
New India Publishing Agency Food Technology: Objective Food Microbiology
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£20.69
Springer Biotechnology of Lignocellulose: Theory and
Book SynopsisThis book presents and summarizes the new thoughts, new methods and new achievements that have emerged in the biotechnology of lignocellulose in recent years. It proposes new concepts including the primary refining, fractionation, multi-level utilization and selective structural separation of lignocellulose, etc. By approaching lignocellulose as a multi-level resource, biotechnology could have a significant effect on ecological agriculture, bio-energy, the chemical and paper making industries, etc., ultimately establishing distinctive eco-industrial parks for lignocellulose. Additionally, this book provides systematic research methods for the biotechnology of lignocellulose including investigation methods for the primary refining of lignocellulose, for microbial degradation and enzymatic hydrolysis, for cellulose fermentation and for lignocellulose conversion processes. It offers an excellent reference work and guide for scientists engaging in research on lignocellulose. Dr. Hongzhang Chen is a Professor at the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.Table of ContentsBrief Introduction to the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Chemical Composition and Structure of Natural Lignocellulose.- Biological Fundamentals for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Pretreatment and Primary Refining of Lignocelluloses.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Ecological Agriculture.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Bioenergy.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Other Industries.- Ecological Industry Model for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Research Methods for the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.
£116.99
Springer Liquid Film Coating: Scientific principles and their technological implications
Book SynopsisIn spite of all the activity in coating process wide range of available methods or to invent a research, there is no preceding comprehensive new one. Then, of course, the details of the text that summarizes results obtained in various coatingequipmentmustbespecifiedanddesigned, placesaroundtheworldandpublishedindifferent and feasibility of the process selected must be technicaljournals. Inparticular,thereisnosingle demonstrated for a desired range of operating textthatsystematicallyinterpretsallthe physical conditions. For anexistingproduct,on theother mechanisms that control coating processes, and hand, the most pressing issues are often to that explains implications ofscientific principles expand the range of successful operation, for on industrial coating applications. This is not to instance to higher coating speeds, thinner wet saythatnobooksorreviewsoncoatingtechnology layers, or more layers coated simultaneously; to have been written in the past. However, they all eliminate coating imperfections or defects that focus oneithercoatingequipment(Higgins 1965; degrade product quality; and to increase the Booth 1970; Weiss 1977; Satas 1984); on just a yield, or the fraction ofsalable material from an fewparticularcoatingmethods(Middleman 1977; entire lot coated. Coating engineers, together Ruschak 1985);oronparticularaspectsofcoating with formulation chemists, also respond to technology such as numerical methods (Kistler never-endingquests to improve the performance and Scriven 1983), process control (Frost and ofthe final products which, in some instances in Gutoff 1991), or wettability (Blake 1984; Berg very subtle ways and in others to a significant 1993). The recent volumes edited by Cohen and extent, depend on careful control of the micro- Gutoff(1992)and Benkreira(1993)emergedfrom structure or surface properties imparted on the shortcourseson coating technology. They cover coatedlayersbythecoatingflowprocessupstream.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Coating Science and Technology: an overview. Physics and material interactions of coating processes. Capillary hydrodynamics and interfacial phenomena. Wetting: static and dynamic contact lines. Surfactants: static and dynamic surface tension. Coating rheology: component influence in the rheological response and performance of water-borne coatings in roll applications . The fate of thin liquid films after coating. Methods of investigating coating processes. Experimental methods. Asymptotic methods for the mathematical analysis of coating flows. Advances in computational methods for free-surface films . Theory and practice of coating processes. Analysis and design of internal coating die cavities. Pre-metered coating processes. Self-metered coating processes. Free meniscus coating processes. Spin coating. Control and optimization of coating processes. Index
£61.74
Springer A Guide to Protein Isolation
Book SynopsisIt is a truism of science that the more fundamental the subject, the more universally applicable it is. Nevertheless, it is important to strike a level of “fundamentalness” appropriate to the task in hand. For -depth study of the mechanics of motor cars would tell one example, an in nothing about the dynamics of traffic. Traffic exists on a different “level” - it is dependent upon the existence of motor vehicles but the physics and mathematics of traffic can be adequately addressed by considering motor vehicles as mobile “blobs”,with no consideration of how they become mobile. To start a discourse on traffic with a consideration of the mechanics of motor vehicles would thus be inappropropriate. In writing this volume, I have wrestled with the question of the appropriate level at which to address the physics underlying many of the techniques used in protein isolation. I have tried to strike a level as would be used by a mechanic (with perhaps a slight leaning towards an engineer) - i.e. a practical level, offering appropriate insight but with minimal mathematics. Some people involved in biochemical research have a minimal grounding in chemistry and physics and so I have tried to keep it as simple as possible.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. 1. An overview of protein isolation. 2. Assay, extraction and sub-cellular fractionation. 3. Concentration of the extract. 4. Chromatography. 5. Electrophoresis. 6. Immunological methods. Index.
£42.74
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Introduction To Bioengineering
Book SynopsisBioengineering is attracting many high quality students. This invaluable book has been written for beginning students of bioengineering, and is aimed at instilling a sense of engineering in them.Engineering is invention and designing things that do not exist in nature for the benefit of humanity. Invention can be taught by making inventive thinking a conscious part of our daily life. This is the approach taken by the authors of this book. Each author discusses an ongoing project, and gives a sample of a professional publication. Students are asked to work through a sequence of assignments and write a report. Almost everybody soon realizes that more scientific knowledge is needed, and a strong motivation for the study of science is generated. The teaching of inventive thinking is a new trend in engineering education. Bioengineering is a good field with which to begin this revolution in engineering education, because it is a youthful, developing interdisciplinary field.Table of ContentsRoles of flow mechanics in vascular cell biology in health and disease, S. Chien; perspectives of biomechanics, Y.C. Fung; the implantable glucose sensor - an example of bioengineering design, D.A. Gough; design and development of artificial blood, M. Intalietta; analysis of coronary circulation - a bioengineering approach, G.S. Kassab; what lies beyond bioinformatics?, B. Palsson; tissue engineering of articular cartilage, R.L. Sah; cell activation in the circulation, G.W. Schmid-Schonbein; molecular basis of cell membrane mechanics, L.-P.A. Sung; biomechanics of injury and healing, P. Tong and Y.C. Fung; pulsatile blood flow in the lung studied as an engineering system, M.R.T. Yen and W. Huang.
£57.95
Springer Verlag, Singapore Applied RNA Bioscience
Book SynopsisThe focus of this book is to introduce up-to-date information on applications and practical use of RNA for agriculture, biotechnology and medicine. It provides unique ideas, tools, and methods in detail from a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. RNA science has progressed enormously in recent decades, and vast amounts of information on RNA functions and their regulatory mechanisms are becoming available. Such a progress opened the door to an age of practical application of RNA in many fields including agriculture, plant science, medical science, brewing and fermentation technology, and material production. This book inspires its readership and contributes to not only expansion in application of RNA but also to basic research. Table of ContentsList of titles and authors (as of 24 Aug 2016) 1. Gene expression system that can escape from translational repression caused by brewing-related stress Shingo IZAWA 2. Bacterial cellular engineering through interspecies exchange of 16S rRNA in Escherichia coli ribosome. Kentaro MIYAZAKI 3. Development and application of the excellent protein synthesis technique with riboswitches in microorganisms Takahiro YAMAUCHI and Naoki SUGIMOTO 4. Cell Reprogramming by Lactic Acid Bacteria. Kunimasa OHTA 5. Novel detection system of mycotoxin using aptamer Yuji MORITA 6. Rational design of artificial riboswitches Atsushi OGAWA 7. mRNA engineering as a tool for controlling mammalian cells in medical applications Kei ENDO and Hirohide SAITO 8. Modulation of abnormal splicing by small chemical compounds in RNA diseases Naoyuki KATAOKA 9. Protein production system by innovating mRNA export Seiji MASUDA 10. PPR protein and the engineering Takahiro NAKAMURA 11. Long noncoding RNAs and their applications Tomohiro YAMAZAKI 12. Long non-coding RNA as new diagnostic and therapeutic targets Eleonora LEUCCI 13. Riboswitches and ribozymes as RNA-based modular tools to control gene expression Yoshiya IKAWA and Shigeyoshi Matsumura 14. Applications of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing for functional characterization of RNA helicases Jerry PELLETIER 15. Application of systemic TGS on plant breeding Songling BAI 16. Theoretical and applied epigenetics in plants Yuhya WAKASA, Taiji KAWAKATSU, and Fumio TAKAIWA
£116.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Stem Cells: From Hype To Hope
Book SynopsisDuring the last two decades, stem cells have progressed from merely a concept to a vibrant field of regenerative medicine which is aimed at addressing the root cause of the problem rather than conventional methods of intervention that mostly provide symptomatic relief.Stem cell therapy either alone or in combination with the other established treatment strategies is a hope for patients who suffer from the 'incurable' diseases such as Alzheimer, diabetes, myocardial infarction etc. Besides aspirations in the clinical perspective, stem cells provide excellent in vitro disease models for drug development.Given the significance of the field, the proposed book will be a compilation of the bench experience of experts from various research labs involved in the cutting edge area of stem cell research.
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Macroalgal Biorefineries For The Blue Economy
Book SynopsisThis unique compendium provides an insight into the role of emerging marine biorefineries based on macroalgae (seaweeds) in the development of a sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth-blue economy.The useful reference text shows a complete picture on the motivation to develop seaweed technologies, and how the combination of biology, cultivation technologies and downstream processing with economics can address the social challenges through the blue growth.
£90.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Biotechnology: Scientific Advancement Versus
Book SynopsisIn this book, Dr Quintyn considers whether genetic engineering will exacerbate social injustices and/or lead to public safety issues. As designer babies mature, will they feel a sense of superiority or pass on mutations that negatively affect future generations? Should we ignore the risk of zoonotic (animal) diseases because they offer potential benefits for reducing organ shortages? Scientific advancement, if not guided responsibly and with public input, can be detrimental to public safety.This book is unique as it encompasses many biotechnologies within the definition of biotechnology. It gives a balanced view of biotechnology: its promise as evidenced in repairing mutations (i.e., genetic editing) and its dangers evidenced in creating (unintentionally) dangerous microbes or unregulated germline editing and cloning. Additionally, this book includes animals in biotechnological research because the success, advances, techniques, and science of genetic engineering could not have occurred without using animals (and microorganisms, insects, plants) as model organisms. A comprehensive description of the CRISPR system in bacteria and the exploitation of this knowledge in creating the CRISPR/Cas9 technology is also incorporated in this read.The author's overall goal is to discuss other biotechnology that is being used to improve and put at risk the health, environment, and safety of humans, giving the book a competitive edge. Furthermore, the book provides a provocative side in challenging scientists to consider the current belief governing research and development, which is that scientific advancement and public safety create a false dichotomy.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Authentication Of Chinese Medicinal Materials By
Book SynopsisFor centuries, Chinese medicinal materials have been used for therapeutic purposes. Chinese medicinal materials are traditionally identified by their organoleptic characteristics, such as the texture or the odor. With the advancement of DNA technology, a molecular approach has become an important tool to complement organoleptic, morphological, anatomical and chemical techniques for the authentication and quality assurance of Chinese medicinal materials.In 2002, the authors published Authentication of Chinese Medicinal Materials by DNA Technology which is the first international reference in this field. After 20 years, this new edition updates the various useful techniques and describes the new techniques developed for molecular authentication. The procedures of each DNA technique are provided in detail for 'step-by-step' experiments.This book is divided into 5 parts with 18 chapters. Part I reviews the current status of molecular authentication and introduces a wide range of DNA techniques. Part II lists the experimental procedures for molecular authentication. Part III describes the DNA fingerprinting-based techniques. Part IV describes the DNA sequencing-based techniques. Finally, Part V provides an account on the recent advancement in molecular authentication, including guidelines for setting up a proper DNA laboratory and concluding remarks.
£139.50
Springer Verlag, Singapore Synthetic Biology of Cyanobacteria
Book SynopsisThis volume highlights recent breakthroughs in the interdisciplinary areas of synthetic biology, metabolic engineering and bioprocess engineering for the production of green chemicals. It also presents practical experimental and computational tools for the design, construction and manipulation of cyanobacteria cell factories. The respective contributions cover new technologies in the field, such as novel genetic transformation techniques and bioinformatics analysis methods and address various aspects of cyanobacterial synthetic biology, offering a valuable resource for students and researchers in the fields of industry microbiology and biomedical engineering.Table of ContentsChallenges in the application of synthetic biology towards synthesis of commodity products by cyanobacteria via ‘direct conversion’.- Transporters related with stresses responses and their potential application in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803.- Discovery and application of stress-responsive sRNAs in cyanobacteria.- Photoresponse mechanism in cyanobacteria-- Key factor in photoautotrophic chassis.- Production of Industrial Chemicals from CO2 by Engineering Cyanobacteria.- Cyanobacterial enzymes for bioalkane production.- Production of bioplastic compounds by genetically manipulated and metabolic engineered cyanobacteria.- Rewiring of cyanobacterial metabolism for hydrogen production: synthetic biology approaches and challenges.- Photosynthetic production of plastic building block chemicals directly from CO2.- Engineering cyanobacteria for photosynthetic production of C3 platform chemicals and terpenoids from CO2.- Synthetic biology approaches to the sustainable production of p-coumaric acid and its derivatives in cyanobacteria.- Regulatory tools for controlling gene expression in cyanobacteria.- Synthetic Gene Regulation in Cyanobacteria.
£97.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore Phytobiont and Ecosystem Restitution
Book SynopsisThis book offers present-day retrospectives and future perspectives on ‘phytobiont’ studies in the context of phyto-micro restitution, filling some of the information gaps in this promising research field. It discusses several ecosystem restitution strategies using dissimilar groups of microbes alone or in association with plants, as well as advances in metagenomics technology for studying in situ micro and macro communities in contaminated soil. It addresses topics such as the status quo, and the perspectives of microbial researchers and scientists, foresters, students, environmentalists, agriculturists and professional engineers. The rising pollution levels caused by xenobiotics is one of the biggest problems of our times, and as such the book comprehensively elaborates the latest research in this field and describes how the issue can be tackled using micro-organisms. With detailed diagrams and illustrations, the book is a valuable resource for experts and novices in the field of microbial bioremediation, phyto-bioremediation and environmental microbiology Table of ContentsRole of Plants and Microbes in Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons Contaminated Soils.- Nanobiotechnology Approaches for Crop Protection.- Roles of Plants and Bacteria in Bioremediation of Petroleum in Contaminated Soils.- Recent Advances in Microbial Remediation of Textile Azo Dyes.- Application of Plant-Microbe Interactions in Contaminated Agro-ecosystem Management.- Phytoremediation for the Elimination of Metals, Pesticides, PAHs, and other Pollutants from Wastewater and Soil.- Bioremediation of Heavy Metals and Hydrocarbon Polluted Environments.- Bioremediation of Contaminants.- Modeling Applications in Environmental Bioremediation Studies.- Study on Clinopathological and Biochemical Changes in Some Freshwater Fishes Infected With External Parasites and Subjected to Heavy Metals Pollution in Egypt.- Bioremediation of Azo Dyes.- Development of Field Platforms for Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Site.- Seasonal Variations and Prevalence of Some External Parasites Affecting Freshwater Fishes Reared at Upper Egypt.- Biocontrol Agents as Strategy of Agro-ecosystem Management to Restitution of Productive Soils for Food Production.- Heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), radioactive materials, Xenobiotic, Pesticides, Hazardous chemicals and dyes bioremediation.- Rhizospheric Microbe-Plant Exudate Formulation for Enhanced Restoration of Contaminated Agricultural Soil.- Rhizoremediation of Azodyes by Constructed Wetland Technology using Typha latifolia.- Some Investigations observed in Culture Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) infested with Lernanthropus kroyeri and Nerocila orbignyi and Exposed to Cadmium Pollution during different seasons at Dammaitte province.- Bioremediation of Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons: Current Status and Recent Advances.- Microbial Assisted Phytoremediation for Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils.- Implementation of Trichoderma spp. for Conservation of Soil Health.- Water Quality Assessment and Treatment of Pharmaceutical Industry Waste Water: A Case Study of Pharmacity Selaqui, Dehradun of Uttarakhand State, India.- Phytobionts of Wastewater and Restitution.- Role of Fungi in Dye Removal.- Does Mycoremediation Reduces the Soil Toxicant?.- The Importance of Plant-Microbes Interaction for the Bioremediation of Dyes and Heavy Metals.- Bioremediation of Textile dyes: Appraisal of conventional and Biological Approaches.- Plant-Microbe Association to Improve Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal
£116.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore A Practical Guide to Pharmacological
Book SynopsisPharmacological biotechnology is applied to and used to study drug development, working mechanisms, diagnosis, and therapies. This textbook covers the whole range of experiments related to pharmacology. It also contains basic laboratory safety guidelines along with the basic calculations and formulas used in a laboratory. Each chapter starts with an introduction/theory into the basic approach followed by detailed methods sections with easy-to-follow protocols and comprehensive troubleshooting, calculations and possible questions for examination. The target group is researchers who are studying pharmacological biotechnology in the laboratory.Table of ContentsPart1.Introduction.- 1.1 Rules of laboratory safety in a pharmacology laboratory.- 1.2 Commom instruments and their uses used in a pharmacology laboratory.- Part2.General aspects of Pharmacology laboratory.- 2.1 Safety and Risk assessment.- 2.2 Use and Handling of laboratory animals.- 2.3 Experimental design.- 2.4 Essential statistics.- 2.5 Cumulative Dose Response Curve.- 2.6 Toxicology.- 2.7 Basic instruments and techniques in Pharmacology Laboratory .- Part3.Isolated tissues and organs.- 3.1 Basic instruments used for isolated tissue experiments.- 3.2 Organ baths.- 3.3 Smooth muscle preparations.- 3.4 Skeletal muscle preparations.- 3.5 Cardiac muscle preparations.- Part4.Isolated tissues for screening of drugs.- 4.1 Evaluation of antidiabetic agents.- 4.2 Evaluation of antidepressants.- 4.3 Evaluation of antihypertensive agents.- 4.4 Evaluation of antiulcer agents.- 4.5 Evaluation of hepatotoxicity.- 4.6 Evaluation of Antioxidant agents.- 4.7 Evaluation of local anaesthetics.- Part5.Genotoxicity and Toxicological studies.- 5.1 The Mouse Lymphoma Assay.- 5.2 The Comet Assay.- 5.3 In vitro Genotoxicity assay.- 5.4 In vitro Teratogenicity Testing.- 5.5 Histopathological studies of animal tissues.- 5.6 Drug poisoning.- Part6.Experimental Animal studies.- 6.1 Pyrogen testing.- 6.2 Collecting blood from mice.- 6.3 Studies on different parameters of blood.- 6.4 Experiment on central nervous system.- 6.5 Evaluation on cardiovascular system.- 6.6 Experiments on GI tract.- Part7.Clinical trials.- 7.1 Clinical Pharmacology and its genesis.- 7.2 National and International agencies and their role in Clinical pharmacology.- 7.3 Stages in drug development and clinical trials.- 7.4 Ethics in Clinical research.- 7.5 Safety assessment in Clinical trials.- Part8.IPR and ethics in animal studies.- 8.1 Intellectual property rights and its different categories.- 8.2 Importance of IPR in drug development.- 8.3 Patenting cells, cell lines and animals.- 8.4 Ethics in laboratory animal studies .- 8.5 Risk assessment and management.- 8.6 Good laboratory practices.
£52.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore Rediscovery of Genetic and Genomic Resources for
Book SynopsisThis book describes how the latest genomic resources techniques can be efficiently used in plant breeding programmes to achieve food security in the future. It also shares insights on how to utilize the untapped and unexplored genetic diversity of wild species, wild relatives and landraces for crop improvement.Moreover, the book offers an impressive array of balanced analyses, fresh ideas and perspectives, and thoughtful and realistic proposals regarding the sustainable utilization of plant genetic resources with modern biotechnological techniques. The first book to address the importance of plant genetics and genomic resources for food security, it brings together a group of plant breeders and biotechnologists to investigate the use of genomic resources techniques in plant breeding programmes. Providing essential information on the efficient utilization of genomic resources in precision breeding, it offers a valuable asset for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and professionals engaged in related fields.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Potential of genetic and genomic resources for genetic improvement of food crops.- Chapter 2 Untapped genetic diversity of wild relatives for crop improvement.- Chapter 3 Molecular approaches for harvesting natural diversity for crop improvement.- Chapter 4 Omics and plant genetic resources: Towards mining potential genes.- Chapter 5 Genetic and genomic resources and their exploitation for unlocking genetic potential from the wild relatives.-Chapter 6 Role of gene banks in maintaining crop genetic resources.- Chapter 7 Exploring genetic resources for identification of potential novel genes for crop improvement.- Chapter 8 Next-generation sequencing technologies and their implications for efficiently utilization of genetic resources.- Chapter 9 Comparative genomics for exploring new genes and traits for crop improvement.- Chapter 10 Potential of wild species in the scenario of climate change.- Chapter 11 Role of wild relatives for development of climate-resilient varieties.- Chapter 12 Strategies for conservation of genetic resources.- Chapter 13 Crop landraces: Present threats and opportunities for conservation.- Chapter 14 Future threats and opportunities facing crop wild relatives and landrace diversity.
£151.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Introduction to Bionanotechnology
Book Synopsis This is a comprehensive overview of bionanotechnology to students in nanotechnology, biotechnology, bionanotechnology, related fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, and materials science and also everyone who is interested in this research area. It describes the definition of bionanomaterials, how they can be synthesized, characterized and applied in different fields. The current status and future of bionanotechnology, as well as its advantages and limitations, are comprehensively discussed throughout the book. This is an entry-level book which is easy for readers to understand its contents. In this book, we tried to identify the definition of bionanotechnology. Briefly, Bionanotechnology is the emerging research field that comes from the intersection of nanotechnology and biotechnology. Nanotechnology is referring to the design, development, and application of materials which at least one dimension at nanometer scale meanwhile biotechnology is developed based on knowledge about living systems and organisms to create or improve different products. The association of nanotechnology and biotechnology pave a way to develop a hybrid technology with unique features. Thus, this novel technology will be used to improve our living standard in different aspects from developing new medicine, food, and functional cosmetics, introducing new methods to analyze and treat cancer to protect environmental problems. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Bionanotechnology Chapter 2: The Fundamentals of Biological Systems Chapter 3: Synthesis and Manufacturing of Bionanomaterials Chapter 4: Interaction of Nanomaterials with Biological Systems Chapter 5: Bionanotechnology: Biological self-assembly Chapter 6: Bio-Nanorobotics: Mimicking Life at the Nanoscale Chapter 7: Bioanalytical Techniques for Bionanotechnology Chapter 8: Bionanotechnology in Medicine Chapter 9: Bionanotechnology in Pharmaceuticals Chapter 10: Bionanotechnology in Biotechnology Chapter 11: Bionanotechnology in Agriculture, Food and Cosmetics Chapter 12: Bionanotechnology in Environment
£47.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore Artificial Hearts: Technology and Therapy
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive introduction to artificial hearts, summarizing the latest advances in basic technologies, design, evaluation, and management. Featuring 11 chapters, it discusses the origins of the artificial heart, the mechanisms of heart failure, and the principles of artificial heart technologies. Further, it offers an overview of rotary pumps and volume-displacement pumps, and addresses total artificial hearts. Lastly, the book covers evaluation, selection, therapy management, challenges, and the latest innovations. Given its scope, it is a valuable resource for researchers and technicians in the area of biomedical engineering, as well as surgeons. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Evolution of Artificial Heart Technology.- Chapter 2. Mechanisms of Heart Failure.- Chapter 3. Basis of Artificial Heart Technologies.- Chapter 4. Artificial Heart: Rotary Pump.- Chapter 5. Artificial Heart: Volume-Displacement Pump.- Chapter 6. Total Artificial Heart.- Chapter 7. Evaluation of Artificial Hearts.- Chapter 8. Selection of Artificial Heart Devices.- Chapter 9. Therapy Management of VADs.- Chapter 10. Challenges of Artificial Heart Devices.- Chapter 11. A Primary Study for Biocompatible Ventricular Assist Devices.
£107.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore A Practical Guide to Environmental Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides practical guidelines on conducting experiments across the entire spectrum of environmental biotechnology. It opens with general information on laboratory safety, rules and regulations, as well as a description of various equipment commonly used in environmental laboratories. It then discusses in detail the major experiments in basic and advanced environmental studies, including the analysis of water and soil samples; the isolation, culture, and biochemical characterization of microbes; and plant tissue culture techniques and nutrient analyses. Each chapter features detailed method sections and easy-to-follow protocols, and offers guidance on calculations and formulas, as well as illustrative flow charts to assist with troubleshooting for each experiment. Given its scope, the book is an invaluable aid for laboratory researchers studying environmental biotechnology, and a rich source of information and advice for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of environmental science and biotechnology.Table of ContentsChapter 1: General Guidelines of Laboratory Safety, Calculations Used In Laboratory Experiments, Basic Laboratory Glassware And Instruments.- Chapter 2: Analysis of Quality of Water and Its Nutrient Contents.- Chapter 3: Analysis of Quality of Soil and Its Nutrient Contents.- Chapter 4: Isolation, Culture and Biochemical Characterization of Microbes.- Chapter 5: Plant Tissue Culture Techniques and Nutrient Analysis.
£58.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore Carotenoids: Biosynthetic and Biofunctional
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of carotenoid biosynthesis by different organisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, arthropods, and plants. Carotenoids are thought to provide health benefits in areas such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, NAFLD, NASH, obesity, age-related functional decline, and as a result, they have received an increasing amount of attention.With contributions from leading experts in biology, biotechnology, and chemistry of carotenoid research, this volume discusses the biological functions of carotenoids such as astaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and fucoxanthin, in addition to paprika carotenoids, capsanthin, and capsorubin. It also reveals the technologies behind the commercial production of some functional carotenoids.The book is targeted for academic and industrial readers in biology, biotechnology, nutrient physiology and related fields.Table of Contents
£126.45
Springer Verlag, Singapore Microbial Polymers: Applications and Ecological
Book SynopsisThis book cover all types of microbe based polymers and their application in diverse sectors with special emphasis on agriculture. It collates latest research, methods, opinion, perspectives, and reviews dissecting the microbial origins of polymers, their production, design, and processing at industrial level, as well as improvements for specific industrial applications. Book also discusses recent advances in biopolymer production and their modification for amplifying the value. In addition, understanding of the microbial physiology and optimal conditions for polymer production are also explained. This compilation of scientific chapters on principles and practices of microbial polymers fosters the knowledge transfer among scientific communities, industries, and microbiologist and serves students, academicians, researchers for a better understanding of the nature of microbial polymers and application procedure for sustainable ecosystemTable of ContentsChapter 1. The production and applications of microbial derived polyhydroxy butyrates.- Chapter 2. Fungal exopolysaccharides: types, production and application.- Chapter 3. Isolation and purification of microbial exopolysaccharides and their industrial applications.- Chapter 4. A review on properties and application of xanthan gum.- Chapter 5. Biosynthesis and characterization of poly-(3)-hydroxyalkanoic acid by Bacillus megaterium SF4 using different carbohydrates.- Chapter 6. Mushroom mycelia-based material: an environmental friendly alternative to synthetic packaging.- Chapter 7. An overview of microbial derived polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB): production and characterization.- Chapter 8. Insight of Biopolymers and applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates.- Chapter 9. Microbial pigments and their application.- Chapter 10. Extracellular polymeric substances from agriculturally important microorganisms.- Chapter 11. Significance of bacterial polyhydroxy alkanoates in rhizosphere.- Chapter 12. Role of microbial biofilms in agriculture: perspectives on plant and soil health.- Chapter 13. Biological soil crusts to keep soil alive, rehabilitate degraded soil, and develop soil habitats.- Chapter 14. Fungal chitosan :the importance and beneficiation of this biopolymer in industrial and agriculture process.- Chapter 15. Role of microbial extracellular polymeric substances in soil fertility.- Chapter 16. Microbes derived exopolysaccharides play role in salt stress alleviation in plants.- Chapter 17. Microbial exopolysaccharides: structure and therapeutic properties.- Chapter 18. Microbial biopolymers: pharmaceutical, medical & biotechnological applications.- Chapter 19. Mycobacterium Biofilms synthesis, ultra structure and their perspectives in drug tolerance, environment and medicine.- Chapter 20. A comprehensive review on different microbial derived pigments and their multipurpose activities.- Chapter 21. Microbial polysaccharides with potential industrial applications: diversity, synthesis and their applications.- Chapter 22. Eco friendly microbial biopolymers: recent development, biodegradation and applications.- Chapter 23. Microbial biopolymers as an alternative construction binder.- Chapter 24. Genetic engineering approaches for high end application of biopolymers:Advances and future prospects.- Chapter 25. Microbial pigments: secondary metabolites with multifaceted roles.- Chapter 26. Bio-fermentative production of xanthan gum biopolymer and its application in petroleum sector.- Chapter 27. A comparative study on biodegradable packaging materials: current status and future prospects.- Chapter 28. Environmental implications of microbial bioplastics for a sustainable future.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Probiotic Bacteria and Postbiotic Metabolites:
Book SynopsisThis book covers all aspects of probiotic bacteria and their metabolites, as well as their role and significance in human and animal health. Given the role of probiotic bacterial strains in the production of short chain fatty acids, butyrate etc probiotics may be considered as an alternative approach for the prevention or treatment of intestinal dysbiosis, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, hypertensions. Additionally, the significance of probiotics added in aquaculture systems for improving health, performance and growth of aquatic organisms has been highlighted. In this book, the multi-functional role of probiotics and their post-biotic metabolites in improving overall health status of man and animals, is discussed. It is a comprehensive compilation useful for researchers, academics, veterinarians and students in the field of microbiology, food technology and biotechnology.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Bacillus spp. In Aquaculture mechanisms and Applications: An Update View.- Chapter 2. Immunity and Gut Microbiome: role of Probiotics and Prebiotics.- Chapter 3. Preventive Effects of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food Allergy: potentials and promises.- Chapter 4. An Overview of Dairy Probiotic Microflora.- Chapter 5. Remarkable Metabolic Versatility of the Commensal Bacteria Eubacterium hallii and Intestinimonas butyriciproducens, Potential Next Generation Probiotics.- Chapter 6. Anti-carcinogenic Potential of Probiotic, Postbiotic Metabolites and Paraprobiotics on Human Cancer Cells.- Chapter 7. Postbiotic Metabolites of Probiotic in Animal Health.- Chapter 8. Probiotics Application: Implication for Sustainable Aquaculture.- Chapter 9. Honeybees Gut as a Reservoir of Probiotic Bacteria.- Chapter 10. Role of Probiotic Bacteria on Bio-availability of Functional Ingredients Under Fermentation Process.- Chapter 11. Quality and Health Aspects of Dairy Foods Affected by Probiotic Microbes and Their Metabolites.- Chapter 12. Encountering the Antibiotic Resistance by Bioactive Components and Therapies: Probiotics, Phytochemicals and Phages.- Chapter 13. Probiotic Bacteria as a functional Delivery Vehicle for the Development of Live Oral Vaccines.- Chapter 14. Promising Aspects of Probiotics and Postbiotics Derived from Lactic Acid Bacteria as Pharma Foods.- Chapter 15. Non-Dairy Foods as Potential Carriers of Probiotic Bacteria and Postbiotics.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Potential Therapeutic Applications of
Book SynopsisThis book highlights the nano-antioxidants and their potential therapeutic applications. The chapters start with basic information on free radicals and antioxidants, through natural antioxidants, mechanisms of their action, ending with the use of nano-antioxidants particularly its potential therapeutic applications. Nano-antioxidant therapy has a promising future that has to be explored. It is a bridge topic to connect the already existing literature with potential therapeutic highlights. This book is designated for students and researchers interested in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science and nutrition, Pharmaceutical Science and Medicine. It would also be interesting to global audiences from human and animal nutrition to food preservation and packaging. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Free Radicals versus Antioxidants.- Chapter 2. Chemistry of Natural Super-antioxidants.- Chapter 3. Nano-Antioxidants.- Chapter 4. Mechanism of Antioxidant Activity.- 5. Quantification of Antioxidants.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Fenugreek: Biology and Applications
Book SynopsisThis contributed volume brings together an inclusive collection of information about the medicinal crop fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Fenugreek is one of the medicinal plants important in the management of diabetes and contributes greatly in the alternative systems of medicine. These beneficial properties of fenugreek are covered in here. Further, this book explores the agronomy, biotechnology, genomics and biochemistry aspects of the crop. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, agronomists and biochemists. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for graduate students of agriculture and pharmacology. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.Table of ContentsPart 1. Agricultural procedures for the cultivation and production of fenugreek.- Chapter 01. Historical Background, Origin, Distribution and Economic Importance of Fenugreek.- Chapter 02. Fenugreek Cultivation in The Middle East and Other Parts of The World With Emphasis on Use of Active Gradients in Traditional Medicine & and Modern Pharmaceutical Science.- Chapter 03. Employing Modern Technologies in the Cultivation and Production of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.).- Chapter 04. The Role of Agricultural Practices on Quality Characteristics of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) as a Medicinal and Aromatic Plant.- Chapter 05. Agronomic Practices in Fenugreek.- Chapter 06. Exogenously-Applied Gibberellic Acid Alleviates Morphological and Physiological Attributes in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L.) Under Salt Stress.- Chapter 07. Various Diseases Incidence on Fenugreek Crops and Their Management Strategies.- Chapter 08. Various Mitigation Approaches Applied to Confer Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) – A Review.- Part 2. Chemical Composition, Nutritional Properties and Active Compounds of Fenugreek.- Chapter 09. Extraction, Detection and Characterization of Various Chemical Components of Trigonella Foenum-graceum L. (Fenugreek) Known as a Valuable Seed in Agriculture.- Chapter 10. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Nutritional, Health Properties and Food Uses.- Chapter 11. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): The magical Healing of human Health Hazards.- Part 3. Physiological, Biotechnological and Molecular Responses of Fenugreek.- Chapter 12. Nodulation Process, Nitrogen Fixation and Diversity of Fenugreek Rhizobia.- Chapter 13. Diversity of Trigonella foenum graecum Microsymbionts in Morocco.- Chapter 14. Impact of Various Environmental Stress Factors on Productivity, Quality and Secondary Metabolites of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.).- Chapter 15. Heavy Metals Induced Stress and Metabolic Responses in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graceum L) Plants.- Chapter 16. Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics Approaches of Fenugreek.- Part 4. Medicinal and Clinical Approaches of Fenugreek.- Chapter 17. Medicinal Properties of Hulba (Fenugreek) in Unani System of Medicine.- Chapter 18. Fenugreek- A Wonder Spice with Versatile Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Applications.- Chapter 19. Trigonella foenum-graecum and its Bioactive Compounds having Potential Antidiabetic Activity.- Chapter 20. Evaluating the Chemopreventive Properties of Aqueous Extract of Trigonella foenumgraecum Against p-dimethylaminoazobenzene (p-DAB) Induced Carcinogenesis in Mice.- Chapter 21. Therapeutic Uses and Applications of Fenugreek.- Chapter 22. Pharmacological Actions and Therapeutic Potential of Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Application of Microbes in Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive edited book on microbial prospective discusses the innovative approaches and investigation strategies, as well as provides a broad spectrum of the cutting-edge research on the processing, properties and technological developments of microbial products and their applications. Microbes finds very important applications in our lives including industries and food processing. They are widely used in the fermentation of beverages, processing of dairy products, production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, enzymes, proteins and biomaterials; conversion of biomass into fuel, fuel cell technology, health and environmental sectors. Some of these products are produced commercially, while others are potentially valuable in biotechnology. Microorganisms are considered invaluable in research as model organisms. This is a useful compilation for students and researchers in microbiology, biotechnology and chemical industries.Table of ContentsChapter 1.Impact of isotropic and anisotropic plasmonic metal nanoparticles on healthcare and food-safety management.- Chapter 2. An introduction to different methods of nanoparticles synthesis.- Chapter 3. Classification, Synthesis, and Application of Nanoparticles against Infectious Diseases.- Chapter 4. Nanotechnology in Food Science.- Chapter 5. Facets of Nanotechnology in food processing, packaging and safety: an emerald insight.- Chapter 6. Nanotechnology and its potential application in postharvest technology.- Chapter 7. Nanotechnology mediated detection and control of phytopathogens.- Chapter 8. Nanosystems for Cancer Therapy.- Chapter 9. Phytoplankton mediated nanoparticles for cancer therapy. Chapter 10. Nanotechnology and its potential implications in Ovary Cancer.- Chapter 11. Nanotechnology: An Emerging Field in Protein Aggregation and Cancer Therapeutics.- Chapter 12. Bio-nano interface and its potential application in Alzheimer’s disease.- Chapter 13. Potential of curcumin nanoparticles in tuberculosis management.- Chapter 14. Application of Nanobiosensor in Health care sector.- Chapter 15. Bioactive nanoparticles: A next generation smart nanomaterials for pollution abatement and ecological sustainability.- Chapter 16. Smart nano-materials for bio-imaging applications:An overview.- Chapter 17. Biology of Earthworm in a World of Nano-materials: New Room, Challenges and, Future Perspectives.- Chapter 18. Bioethanol production from agricultural wastes with the aid of nanotechnology.- Chapter 19. Nanotechnology for sustainable bioenergy production.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore BioSensing, Theranostics, and Medical Devices:
Book SynopsisThis book provides up-to-date information on the prototypes used to develop medical devices and explains the principles of biosensing and theranostics. It also discusses the development of biosensor and application-orientated design of medical devices. In addition to summarizing the clinical validation of the developed techniques and devices and the regulatory steps involved in their commercialization, the book highlights the latest research and translational technologies toward the development of point-of-care devices in the health care. Lastly, it explores the current opportunities, challenges and provides troubleshooting on the use of biosensors in precision medicine. The book is helpful for researchers and medical professionals working in the field of clinical theranostics, and medical-device development wanting to gain a better understanding into the principles and processes involved in the development of biosensors.Table of ContentsChapter 1_Biosensing: Material, methods and principle of detection.- Chapter 2_Biosensing applications in the development of medical devices.- Chapter 3_Theranostics: basic principles.- Chapter 4_Material and technique advancements in the development of theranostic products.- Chapter 5_Medical device development strategies.- Chapter 6_Research aspects for the development of medical devices.- Chapter 7_Biosensor-based commercialized point-of-care devices.- Chapter 8_Medical devices in clinical set up.- Chapter 9_Clinical validation of medical devices.- Chapter 10_Regulatory steps involved in the validation of medical devices.- Chapter 11_Protocol for registration process of point-of-care device at FDA or equivalent agencies.- Chapter 12_Opportunities and challenges in medical device development.- Chapter 13_Prospective journey of the research idea from laboratory to the user in the clinic.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies for Targeting
Book SynopsisThis book describes the growing clinical and healthcare relevance of nano-therapeutics in treating respiratory diseases. It begins with a brief introduction on the different types of nanoparticles in respiratory disease conditions. It further discusses the current trends in understanding the disease pathology using different in vitro and in vivo models, which are important towards the onsite clinical applications and development of new therapeutics. The book includes exciting topics such as formulation of these nanoparticles, targeting various organelles etc. It also describes the future prospects and challenges in the field. Different chapters are written by researchers actively working in the area of pulmonary diseases. This book is designed to address the requirements of both beginners and specialized scientists involved in pulmonary research. The contents include basic concepts followed by advanced state-of-art monitoring and treatment of diseases. The book is meant for researchers and industry experts in nanotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences and drug design.Table of Contents1. Preface2. Introduction2.1. Nanotechnology and its influence2.2. Novel drug delivery systems2.3. Significance of nanomaterials in respiratory diseases3. Nanoparticles in chronic respiratory diseases3.1. Inflammatory respiratory diseases (Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Tuberculosis, Lung cancer, Cystic fibrosis)3.2. Formulation and role of microparticles, microspheres, microemulsions in respiratory diseases3.3. Formulation and role of polymeric and inorganic nanoparticles3.4. Liposomes, niosomes, and dendrimers targeting in respiratory diseases3.5. Micelle targeting in respiratory diseases4. Targeting immune-system/ cellular level (macrophages & neutrophils) in respiratory diseases using advanced drug delivery systems5. Mucoadhesive drug delivery system in respiratory diseases6. Advancement in translational respiratory research using nanotechnology7. Nanotechnology in pulmonary disease diagnosis8. Clinical trials using in vitro and in vivo models9. Targeting biofilms in respiratory diseases using novel drug delivery systems10. Future prospects and challenges11. Bibliography12. Glossary
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Innovations in Environmental Biotechnology
Book SynopsisThe book has 2 sections; Section A focuses on Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology and Section B covers Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology. The book introduces Environmental biotechnology as a tool to progress towards sustainable development goals and covers green technologies such as Bio-plastics, Third generation hybrid technology for algal biomass production, wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas mitigation, Green vaccination, Bio-fuels, Microbial enzymes, Bioelectrical systems, eco-friendly handmade paper production, nature based sanitation solutions, and greener ways to tackle air pollution along with the application of GIS to monitor & manage COVDI19 pandemic. The Section B covers emerging & innovative technologies such as vermifiltration, Small scale PVA gel based innovative solution for wastewater treatment, Cyclic technology based sequencing batch reactors (SBR) and role of Role of Bio-selectors in Performing Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification in SBR’s. It holistically covers essential information on Enzymatic Biotransformation and Biopolymer based nanocomposites for dye waste treatment, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi assisted Bioremediation of heavy metals, Coir Retting and Duckweeds: The Tiny Creatures for Resolving the Major Environmental Issues. It is a promising book for researchers, academicians, teachers, students, industrial enterprises, policy makers, public health officials and general users. The book is closely aligned to curricula of post graduate courses in biotechnology, microbiology, environmental biotechnology and environmental science.Table of ContentsPart 1 Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology.- 1 The use of Environmental Biotechnology: A tool to progress towards sustainable development goals.- 2 Environment sustainability and role of biotechnology.- 3 Global Environmental Problems: A Nexus between Climate , Human Health and COVID 19 and Evolving Mitigation Strategies.- 4 Environment & Green Technology.- 5 Sustainable Technology: Foresight to Green Ecosystem.- 6 Green Technology for Bioplastics towards Sustainable Environment.- 7 Green Vaccination: Smart Plant Health Care for Human Welfare.- 8 Role of Emerging Green Technology in Remediation of Toxic Pollutants.- 9 Biofuel as a sustainable option to control environmental changes.- 10 Third generation hybrid technology for algal biomass production, wastewater treatment and greenhouse gas mitigation.- 11 Advances in Biological Nitrogen Removal.- 12 Application of Microbial enzymes: Biodegradation of paper and pulp waste.- 13 Microalgal Bioremediation: A Clean and Sustainable Approach for Controlling Environmental Pollution.- 14 Toxicological Impact of Azo Dye and their Microbial Degraded by-products on Flora and Fauna.- 15 Industrial Wastewater Treatment in Bio-electrochemical Systems.- 16 Novel Economic Method for Dynamic Non-Invasive Optical Monitoring of Turbidity.- 17 Exploring the Less Travelled Path of Ecofriendly Handmade Paper Production.- 18 Exploring the Niche: Real-Environment Demonstration and Evaluation of innovative Nature-Based-Sanitation Technologies in a Water scarce Community Context in India.- 19 Problems of increasing Air Pollution and Certain Management Strategies.- 20 Applications of Geographic Information Science and Technology to Monitor and Manage the COVID-19 Pandemic.- Part 2 Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology.- 21 Emerging Technologies in Environmental Biotechnology.- 22 Advanced and eco-friendly technologies for the treatment of industrial wastewater to constrain environmental pollution.- 23 Vermifiltration technology as a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment- Performance Evaluation, Applicability and Opportunities.- 24 Vermifiltration: A novel sustainable and innovative technology for waste water treatment.- 25 Small Scale Pva Gel Based Innovative Solution for Wastewater Treatment.- 26 Cyclic technology based sequencing batch reactors (SBR) treating municipal wastewater: Full scale experience.- 27 Biodegradation of Soapstock: as an Alternative Renewable Energy Resource and Reduce Environmental Pollution.- 28 Influence of nanomaterials in combined microbial fuel cell-electro-Fenton systems as a sustainable alternative for electricity generation and wastewater treatment.- 29 Role of Bio-Selectors in Performing Simultaneous Nitrification and Denitrification in Sequencing Batch Reactor Based Stps of India.- 30 Emerging technique of Enzymatic Biotransformation of Amides to Hydroxamic Acid for Pharmaceutical and Dye waste treatment.- 31 Biopolymer based nanocomposites for removal of hazardous dyes from water-bodies.- 32 Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi assisted Bioremediation of Heavy metals– A Revaluation.- 33 Application of Biotechnology for Providing Alternative of Fossil Fuel to Protect Environment.- 34 Coir Retting: Process upgradation and Pollution abatement through Environmental Biotechnology.- 35 Cadmium toxicity in rice: tolerance mechanisms, and their management.- 36 Evaluation of Residual Toxicity of Synthetic Pyrethroids in the Environment.- 37 Sustainable sanitation as a tool to reduce land degradation.- 38 Duckweeds: The Tiny Creatures for Resolving the Major Environmental Issues.- 39 Influence of the electrical stimulation using IrO2-Ta2O5êTi and RuO2-Ta2O5ê Ti anodes in the edaphological properties for the germination and growth of Zea mays L.- 40 Recent Advances in Biotechnology for generating Yellow Mosaic Disease resistance in mungbean (Vignaradiata L. Wilczek).
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Springer Verlag, Singapore New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research: Global
Book SynopsisThis book outlines comprehensive information on the global trends, policies, research priorities and frontier innovations made in the research domain of breeding, biotechnology, biofortification and quality enhancement of wheat and barley. With contributions by international group of leading wheat and barley researchers, this book offers data-based insights along with a holistic view of the subject and serve as a vital resource of information for scientists engaged in breeding future high-yielding biofortified varieties. It catalogs both conventional as well as modern tools for gene identification and genome editing interventions for enhancing the yield, grain quality, disease and pest resistance, nutrient-use efficiency and abiotic stress tolerance. The prospects of processing high quality wheat end-products with long term storage and high nutritional quality are also discussed. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, molecular breeders, cereal biochemists and biotechnologist, policymakers and professionals working in the area of wheat and barley research, food and cereal industry. Also, the book serves as an additional reading material for the undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture and food sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this book to be a useful read. Volume 2 of New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research covers topics in crop protection and resource management. Table of ContentsPart 1 Global Trends and policy perspectives.- 1 Wheat and Barley Production Trends and Research Priorities: A Global Perspective.- 2 Policy Analysis for Food System Approach to Food and Nutrition Security.- 3 Wheat in Asia – Trends, Challenges and Research Priorities.- 4 Accelerating varietal replacement in wheat through strengthening of seed systems.- 5 Status of Wheat Variety Protection in India: Implications and Future Directions.- 6 Barley Improvement: Current Status and Future Prospects in Changing Scenario.- 7 Modern Extension Tools and Approaches for Upscaling, Outscaling and Deepscaling Wheat and Barley Technologies.- Part 2 Frontiers in breeding and genetic gain.- 8 Integration of emerging genomic tools in wheat improvement.- 9 Breaking the Yield Barriers to Enhance Genetic Gains in Wheat.- 10 Tackling a Cereal Killer on the Run: Unending Fight between Wheat Breeding and Foliar Rusts.- 11 Wheat blast: A Bio-Security Threat Looming Large.- 12 Breeding wheat for powdery mildew resistance.- 13 Breeding for spot blotch resistance in wheat.- 14 Common bunt and smuts in wheat and barley-Genetics, breeding and management: Current.- 15 Breeding wheat for conservation agriculture (CA) in the era of climate change.- 16 Breeding for aphid resistance in wheat: Status and future prospects.- 17 Broadening genetic base of wheat for improving rust resistance.- 18 Genetic interventions to improve salt and micro element toxicity tolerance in wheat.- 19 Prospects of durum wheat in the realm of climate change.- 20 Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Wheat: Physiological Interventions.- 21 Dicoccum wheat: Current status and future perspectives.- 22 Channelizing Novel Diversity Through Synthetics for Wheat Improvement.- 23 Genetic improvement of wheat and barley using transgenic approaches.- 24 Status and prospects of hybrid wheat: a brief update.- 25 Barley Genomic Research and Breeding Strategies.- Part 3 Advances in biofortification and quality enhancement.- 26 Advances in Malt and Food Quality Research of Barley.- 27 Mainstreaming grain zinc and iron concentration in CIMMYT Wheat breeding to accelerate rates of genetic gain for grain yield and zinc concentration.- 28 Physiochemical components of wheat grain quality and advances in their testing methods.- 29 Molecular, biotechnological and omics-based interventions for improving wheat grain quality: Advances and way forward.- 30 Interventions in wheat processing quality of end products.- 31 Effect of long-term storage on wheat nutritional and processing quality.- 32 Uniqueness of Sharbati and Indian Durum Wheat –Prospects for International Trade.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Biomimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
Book SynopsisThis book illustrates the influence of biomimetics in the field of tissue engineering and drug delivery. These two distinct fields of regenerative medicine have greatly benefited from the concept of biomimetics, which focuses on using or imitating nature to develop materials for improving human lives. The book begins by highlighting the relevance and recent advances in biomimetic biomaterials. An updated and innovative content has been presented in terms of biomimetic systems that are being utilized in controlled delivery and stem cell therapy. Further, the book reviews the role of these materials in enhanced capacity for drug loading, cellular uptake, and controlled release within the target cells. The book includes advanced techniques for characterizing biomimetic biomaterials and highlights their pivotal role in providing three-dimensional templates and synthetic extracellular matrices. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Biomimetics in Biomaterials. – Chapter 1.1. Biomaterials and their need. –Module 1.2. Introduction to Biomimetics. – Chapter 1.3. The need for biomimetic biomaterials. – Chapter 1.4. Most recent advances in the field of biomimetic biomaterials. – Chapter 1.5. Limitations and Future. –Chapter 2_Biomimetics in Tissue engineering. – Chapter 2.1. Tissue engineering. – Chapter 2.2. Biomimetics approach in tissue engineering. – Chapter 2.3. Hydrogels as biomimetic structures. – Chapter 2.4. 3D scaffolds as biomimetic biomaterials. – Chapter 3_Biomimetics in Drug delivery. . – Chapter 3.1. Drug delivery systems. – Chapter 3.2. Biomimetic drug delivery carriers. – Chapter 3.3. Nanomaterials as biomimetic drug delivery systems. – Chapter 3.4. Macrosystems as biomimetic drug depots. – Chapter 4_ Biomineralization as a biomimetics tool. – Chapter 4.1. Biomineralization. – Chapter 4.2. Relevance of Biomineralization as biomimetic matrices. – Chapter 4.3. Methods of introducing mineralization on biomimetic matrices. – Chapter 4.4. Techniques to characterize mineralized biomimetic biomaterials. – Chapter 5_Advanced Techniques to unravel biomimetic biomaterials.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Textbook on Cloning, Expression and Purification
Book SynopsisThis book is immensely useful for graduate students as well as researchers to understand the basics of molecular biology and Recombinant DNA Technology. It provides a comprehensive overview of different approaches for the synthesis of recombinant proteins from E. coli including their cloning, expression and purification. Recent advances in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics have facilitated the use of Recombinant DNA Technology for evaluating the biophysical and biochemical properties of various proteins. The book starts with an introductory chapter on gene cloning, protein expression and purification and its implication in current research and commercial applications. Each chapter provides a lucid set of principles, tools and techniques for both students and instructors. The protocols described have been aptly exemplified, and troubleshooting techniques have been included to aid better understanding. Moreover, the set of questions at the end of each chapter have been particularly formulated to help effective learning.Table of ContentsModule 1_Introduction.- Chapter 1. History of recombinant DNA technology.- Chapter 2. Overview of technology.- Chapter 3. It’s impact on research.- Module 2_Cloning basics.- Chapter 3. c-DNA library.- Chapter 4. PCR amplification.- Chapter 5. Restriction Digestion.- Chapter 6. Ligation.- Chapter 7. Colony screening.- Chapter 8. Transformation.- Chapter 9. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 10. Problems.- Module 3_Choice of vectors (expression and cloning).- Chapter 11. Different types of vectors.- Chapter 12. Promoters.- Chapter 13. Antibiotic selection.- Chapter 14. Sequence confirmation.- Chapter 15. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 16. Problems.- Module 4_Transformation and protein expression.- Chapter 17. Competent cell preparation.- Chapter 18. Transformation methods.- Chapter 19. Different bacterial strains (E. coli, Pseudomonas, Streptomyces).- Chapter 20. Optimizing protein expression (different inducers, temperature, concentration of inducers).- Chapter 21. Expression in insect cells.- Chapter 22. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 23. Problem. Module 5_Protein purification.- Chapter 24. Lysis and extraction.- Chapter 25. Checking solubility and designing purification strategies.- Chapter 26. Databases and tools to determine physico-chemical properties of protein.- Chapter 27. Salting out and salting in methods.- Chapter 28. Dealing with proteins in inclusion bodies.- Chapter 29. Choice of buffer and dialysis.- Chapter 30. Overview of chromatography.- Chapter 31. Choice of chromatographic techniques with specific examples.- Chapter 32. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 33. Problems.- Module 6_Affinity chromatography.- Chapter 34. Overview.- Chapter 35. His6.- Chapter 36. Cobalt.- Chapter 37. Streptavidin.- Chapter 38. MBP.- Chapter 39. GST.- Chapter 40. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 41. Problems.- Module 7_Ion exchange chromatography.- Chapter 42. Overview.- Chapter 43. Cation exchange.- Chapter 44. Anion exchange.- Chapter 45. Choice of different combination of chromatographic techniques with examples.- Chapter 46. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 47. Problems.- Module 8_Gel filtration chromatography.- Chapter 48. Overview.- Chapter 49. Different columns.- Chapter 50. HPLC.- Chapter 51. FPLC.- Chapter 52. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 53. Problems.- Module 9_Purification of difficult proteins.- Chapter 54. Insoluble protein purification.- Chapter 55. Toxic protein purification.- Chapter 56. Membrane protein purification.- Chapter 57. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 58. Problems .- Module 10_Quantitation and characterization.- Chapter 59. Need for protein quantitation.- Chapter 60. Different methods (Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA), Bradford, Folin-Lowry, Kjeldahl, UV absorption).- Chapter 61. Calculation of protein concentration.- Chapter 62. Purity calculation.- Chapter 63. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 64. Problems. Module 11_Characterizing recombinant proteins.- Chapter 65. Secondary structure (CD).- Chapter 66. Tertiary structure (CD, fluorescence).- Chapter 67. Functional studies (protease, kinase, phosphatase etc).- Chapter 68. Preliminary Biochemical assays.- Chapter 69. Trouble-shooting.- Chapter 70. Problems.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Book SynopsisIndustrial microbiology utilizes microorganisms to produce industrially important products in a more sustainable way, as opposed to the traditional chemical and energy intensive processes. The present book is an attempt to provide its readers with compiled and updated information in the area of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. This book provides the basics of microbiology and how it has been exploited at an industrial scale. The book focuses on the role of biotechnological advances that directly impact the industrial production of several bioactive compounds using microbes-based methods under a controlled and regulated environment. On one hand, this book presents detailed information on the basics of microbiology such as types of microbes and their applications, bioreactor design, fermentation techniques, strain improvement strategies, etc. At the same time it also provides recent and updated information on industrial production, recovery, and applications of enzymes, alcohols, organic acids, steroids as a drug precursor, etc., using microbial biotechnological approaches. The book presents an overview of modern technological advances for the generation of energy (biomethane, bioethanol, and bioelectricity) and resource recovery from waste. It also highlights the application of CRISPR-based technologies in the industrial microbiology sector. This book is developed with the motive to benefit students, academicians, as well as researchers. The book will also find interests among microbiologists, biotechnologists, environmentalists, and engineers working in the application of the microbes-based approach for the development of greener technologies. Table of Contents1 Understanding the small world: The Microbes.- 2 Bacteria and their industrial importance.- 3 Industrial perspectives of fungi.- 4 Microbial fermentation: basic fundamentals and its dynamic prospect in various industrial applications.- 5 Fermenter Design.- 6 Strain improvement of microbes.- 7 Enzyme Kinetics: a plethora of information.- 8 Asparaginase: Production, harvest, recovery and potential industrial application.- 9 Laccases: production, harvest, recovery, and potential industrial application.- 10 Pectinases: Production, harvest, recovery, and potential industrial application.- 11 Production of malt-based beverages.- 12 Biotransformation of industrially important steroid drug precursors.- 13 Value addition to chemical compounds through biotransformation.- 14 Fermentation Strategies for Organic Acid Production.- 15 Biological Production of Succinic Acid: State of the Art and Future Perspectives.- 16 Biomass, Bioenergy, and Biofuels.- 17 Biomethanation: Advancements for Upgrading Biomethane in Biogas Technologies.- 18 Microbial Bioelectricity Generation & Product Electrosynthesis.- 19 Microbial assisted systems for lignin-based product generation.- 20 Bioremediation Technology : A cumulative study of Microbial bioremediation of heavy metals, aromatic hydrocarbons, acrylamide and polyacrylamide.- 21 Microbes and their application in the food and agriculture industry.- 22 Microbes in resource and nutrient recovery via wastewater treatment.- 23 Potential of CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing in the fields of industrial biotechnology-strategies, challenges, and applications.- 24 Animal cell culture: Basics and applications.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Nutritional Quality Management of Forages in the
Book SynopsisThe book discusses up-to-date and detailed information about the nutritional quality of forage in the biodiversity-rich Himalayan region and their potential in livestock feeding.• Provides a comprehensive discussion on the prospects of Himalayan forages.• Collates findings and data based on more than two decades of research on nutritional quality of different temperate grasses, fodder trees, legumes and non-conventional forage resources.• Includes information on different forage resources, nutritional quality of forages, niche based nutritive forage species, varietal improvement of different species for nutritionally rich forages, non-conventional forages and modern biotechnological intervention for quality improvement of forages.• Offers a valuable resource of information on forages for researchers and policymakers• Include information oriented toward livestock feeding, influencing their health, production and productivity affecting economic status of farmers.• Presents exhaustive information on forage species along with pictorial presentations. The target audience will be researchers and scientists in public and private institutions (e.g. government, academia, dairy industry), policy planners, animal nutritionists and students. The monograph is relevant for the readers interested in understanding forage quality for livestock feeding and suggest models for quality improvement of forages worldwide, in similar topographies. It is also relevant to the researchers studying forage improvement and biofortification for nutritional enhancement for improving livestock health and productivityTable of Contents1. Overview of forage quality and livestock production 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Forage quality 1.3. Influence of forage quality on livestock health and productivity 1.4. Forage production and Livestock productivity Inter linkage 1.5. Biodiversity in forages of Himalayan region 1.6. Nutritional diversity in forages 1.7. Regional imbalances in forage availability and nutrition 1.7.1. Scenario of demand and supply status of forages 1.8. Insight of livestock production and productivity 1.8.1. National perspective 1.8.2. Himalayan perspective 2. Impact of forage availability on livestock rearing and socio- economic aspects 2.1. Livestock rearing- An indispensable component of hill Agriculture 2.2. Importance of livestock production on rural economy of Himalayan region 2.2.1. Contribution of livestock to National and Regional economy 2.2.2. Socio-economic status of farmers depending on livestock based agriculture 2.3. Constraints in achieving optimal livestock productivity 2.4. Conventional practices of livestock feeding 2.5. Effect of nutritionally compromised forages on livestock productivity 2.6. Scope of improving animal productivity with nutritional species 3. Forage resources and productivity in Himalayan region 3.1. Forage grasses 3.2. Forage legumes 3.3. Cereal forages 3.4. Range forages 3.5. Fodder trees and shrubs of Himalayan region 3.6. Crop residues 3.7. Grasslands, pastures and Rangelands of Himalayan region 3.7.1.Grasslands and pasture of North-western Himalayan region 3.7.2.Grasslands and pasture of Eastern Himalayas 3.7.3.Rangelands 3.7.4. Other important feed resources in Himalayan region 3.8. Production and productivity of forages in Himalayan region 3.8.1. Forage resources and their productivity in N-W Himalayas 3.8.1.1.Major forage resources and their productivity in Himachal Pradesh 3.8.1.2. Major forage resources and their productivity in Uttarakhand 3.8.1.3. Major forage resources and their productivity in Jammu & Kashmir 3.8.2. Forage resources and their productivity in Eastern Himalayas 3.9. Grazing patterns and maintenance of grasslands and pasture in Himalayan region 3.10. Multiple cropping systems influencing forage nutritional value 4. Constraints in fodder production in Himalayan region 4.1. Land scarcity 4.2. Topographic constraints 4.3. Harsh environmental conditions 4.4. Climate change 4.5. Increasing population of unproductiveanimals 4.6. Uncontrolled grazing 4.7. Lack of management and conservation practices 4.8. Lack of improved varieties 4.9. Lack of knowledge of non-conventional fodder 4.10. Poor credit and marketing facilities 5. Factors influencing forage nutritional quality 5.1. Plant factors affecting forage quality 5.1.1. Stage of maturity 5.1.2. Anti-quality factors 5.1.3. Species difference 5.1.4. Soil fertility/fertilizer application 5.1.5. Plant composition 5.1.6. Variety (cultivar) 5.1.7. Plant morphology 5.2. Animal factors 5.2.1. Palatability 5.2.2. Intake 5.2.3. Digestibility 5.3. Environmental factors 5.3.1. Water stress 5.3.2. Temperature 5.3.3. Solar radiation 5.3.4. Photoperiod 5.3.5. Shading 5.3.6. Altitude 5.4. Effect of seasonal dynamics on nutritional quality of forages 5.4.1. Seasonal dynamics in nutritional quality of forage grasses and legumes 5.4.2. Seasonal dynamics in nutritional quality of forage trees 5.5. Effect of foliar diseases and insect-pests on quality of forages 5.6. Changes in forage quality during harvest and storage 5.6.1. Respirational losses during harvest 5.6.1.1. Dry matter and nutrient losses 5.6.2. Mechanical losses 5.6.2.1. Losses during Mowing and Conditioning 5.6.2.2. Losses during Raking 5.6.2.3. Losses due to Baling and chopping 5.6.3. Changes in forage quality during storage 5.6.3.1. Quality loss during inside storage 5.6.3.2. Quality loss during outside storage 6. Forage genetic resources (FGR) of region 6.1. An introduction - Forage genetic resources 6.2. Role of Forage Plant Genetic Resource conservation 6.3. Forage germplasm conservation and evaluation 6.3.1. Breeding for nutritional quality enhancement of forage crops 6.3.2. Varietal development with nutritional attributes 6.3.3. Research studies to evaluate forage germplasm 6.4. Breeding for nutritional quality enhancement of forage crops 6.5. Varietal development with nutritional attributes 7. Forage production and quality improvement 7.1. Forage research: National and Regional scenario 7.2. Nutritional quality enhancement of forage crops 7.3. Conventional breeding approaches 7.4. Breeding strategies for forage crop improvement 7.4.1. Plant introduction 7.4.2. Plant Selection 7.4.3. Polycrossing 7.4.4.Development of synthetic varieties in forage crops 7.4.5. Mutation breeding 7.4.6. Apomixis 7.4.6. Wide hybridization 7.4.7.1. Festuca-Lolium complex 7.4.7.2. Bajra-Napier hybrids 7.4.7.3. Lolium-Dactylis hubridization 7.4.7.4. Trifolium interspecific hybridization 7.5. Implication of modern strategies in development of improved forage crop varieties 7.5.1. Embryo rescue 7.5.2. Callus culture 7.5.3. Meristem culture 8. Nutritional and anti-nutritional constituents in forages 8.1. Nutritional and anti-nutritional constituents of forages and their importance in animal nutrition 8.1.1. Nutritional constituents 8.1.1.1. Dry matter 8.1.1.2. Crude protein 8.1.1.3. Amino acids composition and protein quality 8.1.1.4. Crude fiber 8.1.1.5. Crude fat 8.1.1.6. Fatty acids 8.1.1.7. Ash 8.1.1.8. Nitrogen free extract (NFE) 8.1.1.9. Acid detergent insoluble nitrogen (ADIN) 8.1.1.10. Water soluble carbohydrates (WSC) 8.1.1.11. Total digestible nutrients (TDN) 8.1.1.12. Fat soluble micronutrients 8.1.2. Anti-nutritional constituents 8.1.2.1. Neutral digestible fiber (NDF) and Acid detergent fiber (ADF) 8.1.2.2. Lignin 8.1.2.3. Polyphenols 8.1.2.4. Alkaloids 8.1.2.5. Saponins 8.1.2.6. Cyanogens 8.1.2.7. Oxalates 8.1.2.8. Protease and α-amylase inhibitors 8.1.2.9. Nitrates 8.1.2.10. Non protein amino acids 8.1.2.11. Crop specific anti-nutrients 9. Nutritional quality estimation of forages 9.1. Destructive methods for forage quality estimation 9.1.1. The Weende scheme 9.1.2. The Van Soest system 9.2. Non-destructive methods for forage quality estimation 9.2.1.Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) technique 9.3. In vivo and laboratory methods for estimation of forage quality 9.3.1. Laboratory methods for forage quality parameters 9.3.1.1. Moisture 9.3.1.2. Total dry matter determination 9.3.1.3. Crude protein 9.3.1.4. NDF 9.3.1.5. ADF 9.3.1.6. Crude fiber 9.3.1.7. Ether extract 9.3.1.8. Carbohydrates 9.3.1.9. Ash content 9.3.1.10. True protein and non-protein nitrogen (NPN 9.3.1.11. Starch 9.3.1.12. ADL 9.3.1.13. Cellulose 9.3.1.14. Silica 9.3.1.15. IVDMD 9.3.1.16. In sacco dry matter digestibility 9.3.2. In vivo method for determination of digestibility of forages 10. Nutritional quality of major forage grasses of Himalayan region 10.1. Range forages 10.1.1. Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) 10.1.2. Bermuda grass (Cynadon dactylon) 10.1.3. Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus) 10.1.4. Chizz grass (Imperata cylindrica) 10.1.5. Dallis grass (Paspalum dilatatum) 10.2. Cultivated forage grasses of Himalayan region 10.2.1.Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) 10.2.2. Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) 10.2.3. Golden timothy (Setaria spp.) 10.2.4. Orchard grass/ Cock’s foot (Dactylis glomerata) 10.2.5. Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) 10.2.6. Bajra × Napier hybrids (BN hybrids) 10.3. Cereal fodders 10.4.1. Fodder maize (Zea mays) 10.4.2. Oats (Avena sativa) 10.4.3. Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) 10.4.4. Barley (Hordeum vulgare) 11. Nutritional quality of major forage legumes of Himalayan region 11.1. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) 11.2. Berseem (Trifolium alexandrium L.) 11.3. Trifolium species 11.4. Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) 11.5. Caribbean stylo (Stylosanthes hamata) 11.6. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) 11.7. Sainfoin (Onobrychis vicifolia L.) 11.8. Rice bean (Vigna umbellata) 11.8.1. Fodder production potential of ricebean 11.8.2.Biochemical composition of rice bean forage 11.8.2.1Dry matter 11.8.2.2. Crude protein 11.8.2.3.Crude fiber 11.8.2.4. Total soluble carbohydrates 11.8.2.5.Ash content 11.8.2.6. Cell wall constituents 11.8.3. Anti-nutritional constituents in rice bean forage 11.8.4. Nutritional superiority of rice bean forage over other forage legumes 11.8.5. Rice bean seeds in animal feeding 12. Nutritional quality of tree fodder of Himalayan region 12.1. Importance of tree fodder 12.1.1. Nutritional fodder resource 12.1.2. Dry season supplement 12.1.3. Multipurpose uses 12.2. Tree fodder-Alternative source of quality fodder 12.3. Nutritional composition of fodder trees of Himalayan region 12.4. Anti-nutritional components of fodder trees 12.5. Lean season forages and their nutritive quality 13. Prospects of non-conventional feed resources of Himalayan region 13.1. Significance of non-conventional feed resources in livestock feeding 13.2. Source and availability of NCFR 13.2.1. Fruit and vegetable wastes 13.2.2. Trees and shrubs 13.2.3. Agroforestry 13.2.4. Agro-industrial by-products (AIBP) 13.2.5. Weeds 13.3. Nutritive Value of NCFR 13.3.1. Fruits and vegetables 13.3.2. Trees and shrubs 13.3.3. Crop byproducts 13.3.4. Weeds 13.3.5. Azolla 13.4. Constraints in using non-conventional feed resources as a potential livestock feed 13.5. Future possibility of using NCFR in livestock feeding 14. Improving quality and digestibility of crop residues 14.1. Crop residues and livestock feeding 14.2. Nutritive value of important crop residues available in Himalayan region 14.3. Barriers in the effective utilization of crop residues as sole livestock feed 14.4. Strategies for improving quality and digestibility of crop residues 14.4.1. Physical treatment 14.4.1.1. Chopping and grinding 14.4.1.2. Pelleting and cubing 14.4.1.3. Irradiation 14.4.1.4. High pressure/high temperature steam treatment 14.4.1.5. Ensiling 14.4.2. Chemical treatment 14.4.2.1. Ammoniation of crop residues 14.4.2.2. Alkali treatment 14.4.2.3. Acid hydrolysis 14.4.3. Biological treatment 14.4.3.1. Lignocellulolytic organism treatment 14.4.3.2. Fungal treatment 14.4.3.3. Bacterial treatment 14.4.3.4. Yeast treatment 14.4.4. Combined physical and biological treatment 14.4.5. Exogenous enzymatic treatment 14.4.6. Supplementation 15. Improvement in nutritional quality of forages through new biotechnological techniques 15.1. Overview of biotechnological interventions for quality enhancement in forage crops 15.2. Candidate gene approach for nutritional enhancement 15.3. Biotechnological approaches for nutritional quality enhancement of forage crops 15.3.1. Transfer of nutritionally potential genes 15.3.1.1. Prevention of bloat in forages 15.3.1.2. Gene introgression for higher amino acid content 15.3.2. Engineering of metabolic pathways 15.3.2.1. Manipulation of lignin biosynthesis 15.3.2.2. Manipulation of fructan metabolism 15.4. Genomic in situ hybridization and DNA-based genetic marker technology for nutritional enhancement of forage crops 15.4.1. Genomic insitu hybridization (GISH) 15.4.2. DNA based marker technology / Linkage mapping 15.5. Prospects of gene editing techniques for nutritional quality enhancement of forage crops 16. Lignin: possible manipulationsin forages 16.1. Lignin biochemistry 16.1.1. Shikimate pathway 16.1.2. Phenyl propanoid pathway 16.1.3. Monolignol synthesis pathway 16.1.4. Polymerization 16.2. Intricacies of lignin biosynthesis in plant cell wall 16.3. Role of lignin in plant growth development 16.4. Relationship between lignin and digestibility of forages 16.5. Genetic manipulation of lignin biosynthesis for enhanced forage quality 16.5.1. RNAi mediated manipulation of lignin biosynthesis 16.5.1.1. Alteration of S‐adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) levels for alteration lignin biosynthesis 16.5.2. Antisense RNA mediated manipulation of lignin biosynthesis 16.5.2.1. Alteration in Lignin monomer ratio 16.5.2.2. Down regulation of cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) 16.5.2.3. Down regulation of Caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) 16.5.2.4. Antisense expression encoding cytochrome P450 enzymes 17. 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