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Over the last couple of decades, rapid urbanisation, unplanned
industrialisation, and a rising population jointly created several
issues worldwide, particularly in developing and underdeveloped
countries. One such issue that requires urgent attention is the
ever-increasing waste problem which has become an exasperation for
regional and local governments and an issue of both national and
international importance. Waste in any form and character are the
byproduct of anthropogenic activities. To move forward towards a
cleaner and greener future, we need to deduce sustainable
technologies -- to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste. This book
includes important information and views on new developments of
waste management technologies, especially from developing and
underdeveloped countries. In this book, there are contributions of
experts from different countries. Each one of them shows
interesting research outputs on waste management technologies which
are both economical and eco-friendly; and if applied properly, can
lead us towards a 'zero-waste' world.
Driven by rapid developments in protein and DNA sequencing
technologies, systems biology has become an important research
paradigm. It is marked by an emphasis on integrating data on
multiple scales and creating a framework for developing predictive
models that are valid across the spectrum of structural hierarchies
found in biological systems. This book consists of fourteen
original chapters and an introduction that together provide a
comprehensive introduction to the subject starting from discussions
of its definition and scope and ending in detailed reviews of how
the systems approach is affecting clinical research and practice.
Most chapters are written to be accessible to a wide readership and
contain references to the latest research. Altogether, this is a
state-of-the-art description of the present and future of systems
biology.
Access to adequate food and nutrition is a fundamental human right.
However, a significant population worldwide presently suffers from
malnutrition and inadequate access to food. To meet the goal of
zero hunger and malnutrition, agricultural production must maintain
pace with increasing food demand. This goal is being challenged by
rapidly changing socio-economic and environmental issues. Climate
change, depleting soil and water resources, air, water and soil
pollution are not only reducing productivity, but also pose a
threat to food safety and nutrition. This book analyzes linkages
between agriculture and environmental changes, major challenges and
potential solutions to secure future food security. It covers, in
detail, the impacts of major environmental changes including
climate change and air pollution on crops and agricultural
production. The potential solutions to address these challenges are
also discussed. This book provides the reader with a broad view of
interactions between agriculture and the environment, where
agriculture is not only vulnerable but also acts as a contributor
and offers mitigation options for some of the challenges in
sustaining future food security. Agricultural sustainability in
near and long-term future will depend on adapting crops and crop
management practices based on emerging scientific knowledge of
plant physiology and resource efficient technologies combined with
focused socio-economic reforms to conserve food diversity and
traditional practices. With the help of specific case studies, this
book also highlights the significance of reforming small scale
farming practices. Overall, this book provides the core idea of
sustainable agriculture and food production in current and future
scenarios, and is recommended for anyone interested in this topic.
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