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Advances in Marine Biology, Volume 84, the latest release in a
series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on
all aspects of marine biology since 1963, updates on many topics
that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine
biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology and biological
oceanography.
The Role of Ecosystem Services in Sustainable Food Systems reveals,
in simple terms, the operational definition, concepts and
applications of ecosystem services with a focus on sustainable food
systems. The book presents case studies on both geographical and
production system-wide considerations. Initial chapters discuss
concepts, methodologies and the tools needed to understand
ecosystem services in the broader food system. Middle and later
chapters present different perspectives from case studies of
ecosystem services derived from some of the key sustainable food
production systems used by farmers, along with discussions on the
challenges of deriving full benefits and how they can be overcome.
Researchers, students, scientists, development practitioners and
policymakers will welcome this reference as they continue their
work related to sustainable food systems.
The book provides information in its various chapters on some of
the latest aspects of micropropagation, microbiology,
biofertilizer, nanotechnology, RNA interference, metabolomics,
biosurfactants, secondary metabolites, cancer therapy, biofuel and
biostatistics etc. All the chapters have been well compiled with
great dedication and sincerity and authors own the authenticity of
information available in the book. We hope the book will be useful
to large sections of people of diverse occupations including
students, researchers, teachers, scientists, planners and
policymakers, general readers and intellectuals etc.
Horticultural Plant Breeding is a complete and comprehensive
resource for the development of new cultivars or clones of
horticultural crops. It covers the basic theories that underpin
plant breeding and applies Mendelian, quantitative and population
inheritance practices in smaller populations where the individual
plant has high value. Specific traditional breeding methods are
also covered, with an emphasis on how these methods are adapted for
horticultural species. In addition, the integration of
biotechnologies with traditional breeding methodologies is
explored, with an emphasis on specific applications for fruits,
vegetables and ornamental crop species. Presented in focused
sections, Horticultural Plant Breeding addresses historical
perspectives and context, and genetics as a critical foundation of
plant breeding. It highlights treatments of the various components
of breeding programs, such as breeding objectives, germplasm,
population engineering, mating systems, enhanced selection methods,
established breeding methods applicable to inbreeding and
outcrossing situations, and post-breeding activities.
The Produce Contamination Problem: Causes and Solutions, Third
Edition is a fully revised resource on preventative controls at all
stages of handling, including the use of new technologies for the
inactivation of pathogens in both water and commodity. The book
begins with an analysis of the contamination problem to identify
novel research designed to understand the interaction of human
pathogens. Outbreak characteristics vulnerable to contamination are
discussed, along with global issues surrounding production. This
new edition includes updates on regulatory issues and the newest
advances in technologies for the detection of pathogens, whole
genome sequencing, and utility in test and hold programs.
Understanding the basic principles of agronomy is as much important
as that of knowing the latest developments scenario in the field of
agriculture. It is strenuous strive to keep pace with the progress
of such a vast subject like Agronomy which is in practice
throughout the globe. The book is divided in to 15 chapters and
which covers comprehensively the syllabus of the principles of
agronomy.
Soil is the natural medium for the growth of plants and it is
doubtful that soilless agriculture will ever be a cost effective
alternative for the production of the bulk of the food and fiber
needed. For at least the foreseeable future the world will continue
to rely on soil for agriculture. It is therefore essential that the
soil is kept healthy. The present book "Managing Soil Health for
Maximising Crop Productivity" has 10 chapters with a bibliography.
There is a outline of the role of cover crops, mulching and
conservation tillage as forms of agriculture that can help reduce
soil erosion. This compilation would be a ready reference and
perfect guide to all those in the profession of teaching soil
science, agronomy, environ-mentalists, policy planners, students
and the farmers in general.
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