Climate Change, Photosynthesis and Advanced Biofuels - The Role of Biotechnology in the Production of Value-added Plant Bio-products (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)

The use of fossil fuels results in rising CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, causing global temperature rise and climate change that will negatively impact human health, the food supply, and eventually worsen hunger and misery. Presently, fossil fuels meet 88% of the energy demand, resulting in rising CO2/GHG emissions at alarming rates. The increased use of biofuels would help to mitigate climate change. Efficiently designing methods for the production of biofuels and plant-derived high-value products requires a deeper understanding of photosynthetic processes as a prerequisite for applying novel biotechnologies. Accordingly, this book provides ample information and a wealth of illustrative examples. The book's eighteen richly illustrated chapters are divided into three thematic parts. I: Photosynthesis and Biomass Production under Changing Conditions, II: Microalgae and Engineered Crops for Production of Biofuels and High-value Products, and III: Genetic Resources and Engineering Methods to Improve Crop Plants. Readers will find the latest information on the molecular basis of photosynthetic processes in plants (including the regulatory principles that allow plants to maintain homeostasis under changing conditions), stress resistance and synthetic pathways. In addition, the basic principles of important biotechnologies, as well as examples of specially designed crops capable of growing under stress conditions with improved productivity, are presented. The book sets the course for future research in the field of biofuel development and production and provides both general and specific information for students, teachers, academic researchers, industrial teams, and general readers who are interested in new developments concerning the production of biofuels with value-added properties.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	September 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	Ashwani Kumar • Yuan-Yeu Yau • Shinjiro Ogita • Renate Scheibe
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	490
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-981-15-5227-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Cellular biology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General
LSN:	981-15-5227-4
Barcode:	9789811552274

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