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Book SynopsisA 'textbook' plant typically comprises about 85% water and 13. 5% carbohydrates. The remaining fraction contains at least 14 mineral elements, without which plants would be unable to complete their life cycles. Understanding plant nutrition and applying this knowledge to practical use is important for several reasons.Trade ReviewThe book is divided into 13 chapters covering three distinct topics: the molecular physiology of individual nutrients, methods for studying plant nutritional genomics, and applications of the knowledge gained. "This is a really good book that should be part of the personal library of all those working in plant nutrition. It should also be consulted by those who want to keep abreast of recent developments or use it as a basis for an initial but integrated introduction to the molecular physiology of nutrient acquisition and assimilation and how this knowledge can potentially be exploited. It will also be useful to those preparing advanced undergraduate or graduate-level lecture courses in plant nutrition." Roger A Leigh - Annals of BotanyTable of Contents1. Nitrogen. Françoise Daniel-Vedele and Sylvain Chaillou, Plant Nitrogen Nutrition Unit, INRA Versailles, Frances. 2. Potassium. Sabine Zimmermann and Isabelle Chérel, INRA - Biochimie et Physiologie Moléculaire des Plantes, Montpellier, France. 3. Calcium. Philip J. White, Horticulture Research International, Wellesbourne, Warwick, UK. 4. Sulphur. Malcolm J. Hawkesford, Agriculture and the Environment Division, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, UK. 5. Phosphorus. Kashchandra G. Raghothama, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. 6. Sodium. Huazhong Shi, Ray A. Bressan, Paul M. Hasegawa and Jian-Kang Zhu, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. 7. Mapping links between the genome and ionome in plants. Brett Lahner and David E. Salt, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architechture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. 8. Transcriptional profiling of membrane transporters. Frans J.M. Maathuis, Department of Biology, University of York, UK and Anna Amtmann, Laboratory of Plant Physiology and Biophysics, University of Glasgow, UK. 9. Exploring natural genetic variation to improve plant nutrient content. Dick Vreugdenhil , Mark G.M. Aarts and Maarten Koornneef, Laboratory of Genetics, Wageningen University, The Netherlands. 10. Mapping nutritional traits in crop plants. Matthias Wissuwa, International Rice Research Institute, Manila, The Philippines. 11. Sustainable crop nutrition: constraints and opportunities. R. Ford Denison and E. Toby Kiers, Agronomy & Range Science Department, University of California, Davis, USA. 12. Methods to improve the crop-delivery of minerals to humans and livestock. Michael A. Grusak, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA and Ismail Cakmak, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey. 13. Using plants to manage sites contaminated with heavy metals. Steven N. Whiting, School of Botany, University of Melbourne, Australia, Roger D. Reeves, Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, David Richards, Rio Tinto Plc, London, UK et al.. References. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents methods for the application or integration of AI tools (including machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI) with plant omics approaches (including functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, epigenomics, and other omics systems) and proposes AI-based strategies for crops resistant to diverse biotic and abiotic stressors and even complicated or multiple stress conditions.It aims to advance the construction of digital plant omics to assist future breeding for developing stress-resilient crops with high-yield and high-quality traits. The book is meant as a reference and a guide to AI technologies and is designed for students and researchers to efficiently overview these critical topics of plant science and technology and thus inspire ideas of future experiments.This book is the first to provide a comprehensive summary of AI-based strategies for constructing digital plant omics involving functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics for developing digital plant biology at single-cell and spatial resolution.The book: Presents ways to apply AI approaches for advancing plant omics Summarizes AI-enhanced plant functional genomics Includes current achievements in developing stress-resilient crops Is essential reading for researchers and graduate students of crop science using omics methodologies

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Book SynopsisVorwort.- Nachweis der Bearbeiter und Grafiker.- Abbildungen.- Gefäß-Sporenpflanzen. Samenpflanzen.- Ergänzungen.- Literaturverzeichnis.- Register der Pflanzennamen.

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Book Synopsis​Plant signalling has emerged as an integrated field which has become indispensable in recent times to study any biological process. Over the last decade, an enormous amount of information has been generated in this field and the advances in information technology gave birth to bioinformatics which has helped greatly in managing the galaxy of information. It is now possible to view the different information’s in a systems biology approach which has unravelled the association/ new processes and thus helped us enormously in understanding of the biological processes. The present book is an attempt at understanding the plant signalling processes with different perspectives. Even though the plants are sessile but there exists a tremendous interconnected network of perception at morphological, physiological and molecular levels. The impact of the surrounding environment in terms of abiotic and biotic stresses is significant in terms of its survival, adaptation and productivity for the human welfare. The plants possess a wide array of processes at the organ, tissue and cellular levels which are governed by a plethora of molecules. The molecules govern individual processes and these exists a cross talk between them to form a complex network of processes. The book tries to envision how different processes are operating at different points in the life cycle of the plant.Table of Contents1. Plant signaling: response to reactive oxygen species.- 2. SNARE proteins as signalling elements.- 3. Plant Rab GTPases in membrane trafficking and signaling.- 4."PtdIns4P and PtdIns(4,5)P2 as signalling phosphoinositides involved in tip growth ".- 5. Sugar signaling in plant growth and development.- 6. Nitrogen regulation and signalling in plants.- 7. "Phosphorus deficiency in plants: responses, adaptive mechanisms and signaling".- 8. Reactive oxygen species-associated mechanism of acclamatory stress tolerance, signaling and redox-regulated gene expression in plants.- 9. Cyclic nucleotide gated channels-Essential signalling components in plants for fertilization and immunity responses.- 10. Signaling in response to cold stress.- 11. Cell Signaling during Drought and Salt Stress.- 12. Heat signaling and stress responses in photosynthesis.- 13. Senescence: Regulation and Signaling.- 14. Molecular builders of cell walls of Lignocellulosic feedstock: a source for biofuels.- 15. Recent Trends in Jasmonate Signaling Pathway.- 16. Salicylic acid signaling.- 17. Ethylene signaling in plants- introspection.- 18. Plant, Mycorrhizal fungi and bacterial network.- 19. Self-Incompatibility patterns and signal transduction.- 20. Plant Disease Resistance genes: From perception to signal transduction.

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Book SynopsisCoffee Biotechnology and Quality is a comprehensive volume containing 45 specialised chapters by internationally recognised experts. The book aims to provide a guide for those wishing to learn about recent advances in coffee cultivation and post-harvest technology. It provides a quantitative and rational approach to the major areas of coffee research, including breeding and cloning, tissue culture and genetics, pest control, post-harvest technology and bioconversion of coffee industry residues into commercially valuable products. The chapters review recent experimental work, allowing a conceptual framework for future research to be identified and developed. The book will be of interest to researchers and students involved in any area of coffee research. Consequently, plant breeders, microbiologists, biotechnologists and biochemical engineers will find the book to be a unique and invaluable guide.Table of ContentsPreface. List of Contributors. General. 1. Biotechnology and the future of coffee production; G. Viniegra-Gonzalez. 2. Coffee cultivation in India; C.S. Srinivasan, et al. Coffee breeding, tissue culture and genetics. 3. Breeding and biotechnology of coffee; L.C. Fazuoli, et al. 4. Biotechnology in the development of coffee cultivars in short time using IAPAR model of dense coffee; T. Sera. 5. Somatic embryogenesis of coffee; M. Berthouly, H. Etienne. 6. Biotechnology for genetic improvement of Indian coffee; L. Sreenath. 7. Molecular breeding in coffe (Coffea arabica L.); P. Lashermes, et al. 8. Study of combining ability and heterosis in coffee; J.R.M. Fontes, et al. 9. Microsatellites in Coffea arabica L.; P. Rovelli, et al. 10. Standardization of encapsulation technique for producing synthetic seeds in coffee; B. Muniswamy, H.L. Sreenath. 11. Field testing of arabica bioreactor-derived plants; M.R. Sondahl, et al. 12. Interspecific protoplast fusion in Coffea; A.T. Cordeiro, et al. 13. Biochemical and molecular studies of the main protein in the coffee endosperm; R. Acuña, et al. 14. In vitro embryo culture of Coffea arabica: The influence of NAA and BAP; M. Pasqual, et al. 15. DNA markers for coffee tree breeding; N.S. Sakiyama. 16. Genetic polymorphism in species and hybrids of Coffea revealed by RAPD; P.M. Ruas, et al. 17. Genetic fingerprinting of coffee leafrust differentials with RAPD markers; S. Ram, H.L. Sreenath. 18. Coffee (Coffea sp.) genetic transformation for insect resistance; M. Dufour, et al. 19. Development of coffee trees resistant to leaf miner; O. Guerreiro-Filho, et al. Pest control. 20. The role of biological control in an integrated coffee borer management in Columbia; A. Bustillo. 21. Correlation between edaphic factors and Coffea arabica fungal pathogens in South Pacific; F. Pellegrin, et al. 22. Physiological studies on mycorrhizal fungi production; A.A. De Araujo, et al. 23. Characterization of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae isolates for potential use against the coffee berry; P.E. Vélez, et al. 24. The nematophagous fungi helper bacteria (NHB): a new dimension for the biological control of root knot nematodes by trapping fungi; R. Duponnois, et al. 25. Use of solid state fermentation to produce spores of fungal biopesticides for insect control; S. Roussos, et al. 26. Amylase and protease inhibitors as alternative against insect herbivores; A. Valencia Jiménez. 27. Properties of amylases of coffee berries borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae); C.P. Martínez Díaz, et al. 28. New developments in the mass production of parasitoids Chephalonomia stephanoderis (Hymenoptera: Bethytlidae) on Hypothenemus hampei (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) reared using artificial diet; A. Villacorta, S.M. Torrecillas. Post-harvest technology. 29. Production cos

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Book SynopsisThe book has been written in a very simple and easily understandable language. The information given in this book is based on systematically and scientifically designed field and laboratory experiments conducted in various ecological zones. It is believed that this book will serve the scientific society in a variety of ways. Undergraduate and postgraduate students, professors, teachers, scientists and researchers having their interests in different fields of specialization will certainly be benefited. The book covers articles written by well known authorities in respective fields.Table of Contents01. Vegetable Breeding Methods and Techniques by P. Hazra. 02. Development of vegetable varieties by use of various breeding methods by Jyotsna Devi. 03. Mutation breeding in vegetable crops by S.K. Pahuja, R.P. Saharan and Minakshi Jattan. 04. Molecular breeding of vegetable crops by Veena Chawla, N.R. Yadav and P. Narayanaswamy. 05. Heterosis breeding in vegetable crops by N. Rai and Ramesh Kumar Singh. 06. Breeding for disease and insect-pest resistance in vegetable crops by Jyotsna Devi and Pronab Talukdar. 07. Vegetable Breeding for quality traits by P. Hazra and A. K. Dutta. 08. Insect-Pests of vegetable crops and their management by Ram Singh and G.S. Dhaliwal. 09. Nematode: Problems and their management by R.K. Walia and R.S. Kanwar. 10. Management of fungal and bacterial diseases in vegetable crops by S.K. Gandhi and Naresh Mehta. 11. Viral diseases of vegetable crops and their management by Rakesh Kumar and Hari Chand. 12. Post-Harvest diseases of vegetable crops and their management by Naresh Mehta and M.S. Sangwan.

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Book SynopsisDrawing upon their own teaching and research experience, the editors and contributors provide a comprehensive new edition of this introductory text on plant biochemistry and molecular biology.Table of ContentsEnergy Production in Plant Cells (J. Bryce & S. Hill). Photosynthesis in C_3 Plants: The Benson-Calvin Cycle and Photorespiration (R. Leegood). Carbon Dioxide-Concentrating Mechanisms: C_4 Photosynthesis and Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (R. Leegood). Carbohydrate Biochemistry (C. Smith). Plant Lipids - Their Metabolism, Function and Utilization (D. Murphy). Nitrogen Fixation (R. Smith, et al.). Nitrogen Metabolism (P. Lea). Secondary Metabolism (R. Edwards & J. Gatehouse). Plant Pigments (G. Hendry). Genome Organization, Protein Synthesis and Processing in Plants (M. Watson & D. Murphy). Regulation of Gene Expression (A. Shirsat, et al.). Molecular Control of Development (J. Bryant & A. Cuming). Cell Culture, Transformation and Gene Technology (R. Walden). Index.

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Book Synopsis* Provides broad coverage of a topic which is central to plant biology and of direct relevance to the food industry, agriculture and the health sciences * A timely volume in view of the recent advances in genetic manipulation * Authors are drawn from leading laboratories around the world.Trade Review"This book provides an overview of plant pigment chemistry and biology, together with an up-to-date account of the biosynthesis of pigments and the modification of their production using biotechnology. This book is intended for researchers and professionals in plant biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics." CAB AbstractsTable of Contents1. An introduction to plant pigments in biology and commerce. Kevin M. Davies, Crop & Food Research, Palmerston North, New Zealand. 2. Chlorophylls. Robert D. Willows, Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia. 3. Carotenoids. Abby Cuttriss and Barry Pogson, School of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. 4. Flavonoids. Kathy E. Schwinn and Kevin M. Davies, Crop & Food Research, Palmerston North, New Zealand. 5. Condensed tannins. Greg Tanner, CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra, Australia. 6. Betalains. Jean-Pierre Zrÿd and Laurent Christinet, Laboratory of Plant Cell Genetics, Department of Plant Molecular Biology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. 7. Important rare pigments. Kevin M. Davies, Crop & Food Research, Palmerston North, New Zealand. 8. Plant pigments and human health. Mary Ann Lila, Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, USA. 9. Plant pigments and protection against UV-B radiation. Brian R. Jordan, Soil, Plant & Ecological Sciences Division, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand. 10. Techniques of pigment identification. Øyvind M. Andersen and George W. Francis, Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen, Norway. References. Index

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Book SynopsisAquaponics is a system of agriculture that combines aquaculture and hydroponics to cultivate both plants and fish. Fish waste is broken down by bacteria into dissolved nutrients that plants then utilize to grow. It is a sustainable crop production system, that requires no soil, uses water very efficiently and can be built almost anywhere, including highly populated urban communities. As the world's population continues to grow, and resources such as land, water and nutrients are limited, aquaponics is one possible alternative method to traditional agriculture, for providing food. This book, a translation of Aquaponie, published by Éditions Quae, describes the development of aquaculture in the world and covers:Essential concepts, approaches and usesFish, plants and bacteria: three components of aquacultureDesign and monitoring of an aquaculture systemRegulatory, societal and economic challengesAimed at researchers in aquaculture, horticulture and sustainable agriculture, this book is also suitable for practitioners and commercial developers in aquaponics.

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Book SynopsisEnvironmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. With a huge increase in interest in the value of urban green space due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this updated edition is ideally placed to advocate just why green space is so important to us.This includes parks, public gardens, allotments, green roofs, sports facilities, cemeteries and shopping centres or in fact any public space which has grass, flower/foliar plantings and trees.A complete and comprehensive guide, this new edition of Environmental Horticulture:- Explores the role, value and application of horticulture in different landscapes.- Includes new content on how an urban plant functions, the therapeutic aspects of green spaces, people and urban wildlife, and specialist green spaces.- Reviews the importance and impact of horticulture on the wider environment.- Covers practical management advice for woody plants, herbaceous perennials and bulbs, meadows and semi-natural grasslands, lawn and sports turf, and interior landscapes.A vital resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book is also a valuable addition to academic departments with an interest in green space management and wider environmental issues.

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Book SynopsisPlant Molecular Breeding Plant Molecular Breeding Edited by H. John Newbury The last few years have seen an explosion of new information and resources in the areas of plant molecular genetics and genomics. As a result of developments such as high throughput sequencing, we now have available huge amounts of information on plant genes. But how does this help people charged with the task of improving crop species to create products with altered functions or improved characteristics? This volume considers ways in which the new information, resources and technology can be exploited by the plant breeder. Examples in current use are quoted wherever possible. The volume is directed at researchers and professionals in plant genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and biochemistry. Also available in the same series Plant ReproductionEdited by S.D. O’Neill and J.A. RobertsHardback (ISBN 1-84127-226-4) 314 pagesTable of ContentsMapping, characterization and deployment of quantitative trait loci. Michael J. Kearsey and Zewei W. Luo, School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK. Marker-assisted breeding. Frédéric Hospital, INRA, Station de Génétique Végétale, Gif-sur-Yvette, France. Genomic colinearity and its application in crop plant improvement. H. John Newbury, School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK and Andy H. Paterson, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, USA. Plant genetic engineering. Ian Puddephat, Syngenta, Jealott’s Hill International Research Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, UK. Plant germplasm collections as sources of useful genes. Ian Godwin, School of Land and Food Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. The impact of plant genomics on maize improvement. Donal M. O'Sullivan, Molecular Research Group, NIAB, Cambridge, UK and Keith J. Edwards, School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, UK. Plant genomics and its impact on wheat breeding. James A. Anderson, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota, St Paul, Minnesota, USA. Genomics and molecular breeding for root and tuber crop improvement. Meredith W. Bonierbale, R. Simon, D.P. Zhang and M. Ghislain, International Potato Center, Lima, Peru, C. Mba, Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Cali, Colombia and X-Q. Li, Potato Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. References. Index

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Book SynopsisTitles in the Pocket Tutor series give practical guidance on subjects that medical students and foundation doctors need help with “on the go”, at a highly affordable price that puts them within reach of those rotating through modular courses or working on attachment. Topics reflect information needs stemming from today’s integrated undergraduate & foundation courses: Common investigations (ECG, imaging, etc) Clinical skills (procedures, patient examination, etc) Professional development (ethics, statistics, etc) Clinical specialties that students perceive as too small to merit a textbook (psychiatry, renal medicine) Highly structured, bite-size content helps novices combat the “fear factor” associated with day to day clinical training, and provides “just enough” for a new rotation. Key Points Highly affordable price and convenient pocket size format – fits in back pocket! Logical, sequential content: relevant basic science, then a guide to understanding a normal image and the building blocks of an abnormal image, before describing clinical disorders Clinical disorders illustrated by a high quality abdominal radiograph, ultrasound, barium study, CT scan or MRI, with brief accompanying text on facing page that clearly identifies the defining feature of the image (in other words, what is it that makes this a stomach ulcer?)Table of Contents Chapter 1 First principles Chapter 2 Understanding normal results Chapter 3 Recognising abnormalities Chapter 4 Gastrointestinal system Chapter 5 Genitourinary system Chapter 6 Hepatobiliary system Chapter 7 Paediatrics Chapter 8 Gynaecological disorders Chapter 9 Miscellaneous disorders

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Book SynopsisThis work synthesizes the current state of knowledge on the biology of polar benthic marine algae and presents an outlook on their responses to changing environmental conditions in polar regions. Topics treated include environment, biodiversity and biogeography of micro- and macroalgae, including an update of the knowledge of the red algal flora of Antarctica. It treats the chemical ecology as well as the primary production and ecophysiology of polar benthic algae with new information on the important contribution of benthic microalgae to the productivity in costal areas.

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Book SynopsisCereal Crops: Genetic Resources and Breeding Techniques provides the reader practical tools for understanding relationships and challenges of successful farming; improvements to genetic modifications; and environmentally sound methods of production of bulk and quality cereals including wheat, maize, rice, barley, and millets. It explores the trait mapping, cropping systems, genome engineering, and identification of specific germplasms needed for the more effective development of biotic and abiotic stress resistant cereals within the framework of ensuring future food supplies around the world. Features:Focuses on cropping systems, genetics and genome engineering for higher crop production at a global level.Features information on specific prebiotic formulas to ward off adverse effects of antibiotics.Covers mechanistic as well as practical approaches for enhancing crop production in a sustainable way.Includ

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