This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the genetics and genomics of the agriculturally important Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes crops such as watermelon, melon, cucumber, summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, and gourds. Recent years have resulted in tremendous increases in our knowledge of these species due to large scale genomic and transcriptomic studies and production of draft genomes for the four major species, Citrullus lanatus, Cucumis melo, Cucumis sativus, and Cucurbita spp. This text examines genetic resources and structural and functional genomics for each species group and across species groups. In addition, it explores genomic-informed understanding and commonalities in cucurbit biology with respect to vegetative growth, floral development and sex expression, fruit growth and development, and important fruit quality traits.

This volume summarizes recent technological advances in the design and engineering of Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae crops. It begins with contributions on the tomato and melon genome sequence, databases for Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae research, DNA markers in the breeding of the two families, and mutant resources and TILLING platforms in tomato research. Subsequent chapters address the use of molecular techniques for the modification of important breeding traits, such as tomato fruit set, growth, ripening, and sugar accumulation, as well as disease and insect resistance in melons. The volume closes with chapters on genome editing using artificial nucleases as a future breeding tool, and on the development of an in silico crop design system. It offers a valuable resource for plant breeders, molecular biologists, and agronomists.

In today's world, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Communication Technologies (ICT) has become an essential aspect of research and development. However, this convergence poses numerous challenges and bottlenecks that need to be addressed. Introducing AI and Its Convergence with Communication Technologies, a research book edited by a team of expert scholars, including Badar Muneer, Faisal Shaikh, Naeem Mahoto, Shahnawaz Talpur, and Jordi Garcia. This book offers an interdisciplinary platform that provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research and practical challenges related to the AI convergence with ICT. It is designed for engineers, professionals, scientists, and academicians, providing them with insights into the ICT industry and research from an AI expert perspective. Readers associated with the field of computer science, information technology, software engineering, telecommunication, and electronics engineering will find this book to be beneficial. AI and Its Convergence with Communication Technologies covers a wide range of topics, including recent advancements and applications in AI; its uses in signal processing, mobile and modern wireless networks, decision-making and policy-making; and AI towards automation. It also addresses the potential applications of AI in the domains of national defense, military technology, hybrid warfare, medical & health sciences, and energy-efficient systems. Furthermore, the book highlights the strengths and weaknesses of AI convergence with ICT, along with emerging frontiers and recommendations. The book offers a brief history of AI in ICT and a comprehensive introduction to ICT-related methods and techniques in artificial intelligence and machine learning. It also covers data management with AI, data fusion, and knowledge discovery, as well as the use of AI in digital image processing. The book also emphasizes the role of AI in extracting knowledge and making predictions in decision-making strategies for businesses, management, and governance. Overall, this book provides a significant contribution to the understanding of AI and its convergence with communication technologies. While presenting a general trend and emergence of AI in ICT and related areas, it also highlights the challenges, limitations, and emerging frontiers. This book is a must-read for scholars and researchers who seek to understand the growing intersection of these two technologies and how it impacts modern industries and research.

Intended for graduates and researchers in physics, chemistry, biology, and applied mathematics, this book provides an up-to-date introduction to current research in fluctuations in spatially extended systems. It covers the theory of stochastic partial differential equations and gives an overview of the effects of external noise on dynamical systems with spatial degrees of freedom. Starting with a general introduction to noise-induced phenomena in dynamical systems, the text moves on to an extensive discussion of analytical and numerical tools needed to gain information from stochastic partial differential equations. It then turns to particular problems described by stochastic PDEs, covering a wide part of the rich phenomenology of spatially extended systems, such as nonequilibrium phase transitions, domain growth, pattern formation, and front propagation. The only prerequisite is a minimal background knowledge of the Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations.

This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the genetics and genomics of the agriculturally important Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes crops such as watermelon, melon, cucumber, summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, and gourds. Recent years have resulted in tremendous increases in our knowledge of these species due to large scale genomic and transcriptomic studies and production of draft genomes for the four major species, Citrullus lanatus, Cucumis melo, Cucumis sativus, and Cucurbita spp. This text examines genetic resources and structural and functional genomics for each species group and across species groups. In addition, it explores genomic-informed understanding and commonalities in cucurbit biology with respect to vegetative growth, floral development and sex expression, fruit growth and development, and important fruit quality traits.

This volume summarizes recent technological advances in the design and engineering of Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae crops. It begins with contributions on the tomato and melon genome sequence, databases for Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae research, DNA markers in the breeding of the two families, and mutant resources and TILLING platforms in tomato research. Subsequent chapters address the use of molecular techniques for the modification of important breeding traits, such as tomato fruit set, growth, ripening, and sugar accumulation, as well as disease and insect resistance in melons. The volume closes with chapters on genome editing using artificial nucleases as a future breeding tool, and on the development of an in silico crop design system. It offers a valuable resource for plant breeders, molecular biologists, and agronomists.

Intended for graduates and researchers in physics, chemistry, biology, and applied mathematics, this book provides an up-to-date introduction to current research in fluctuations in spatially extended systems. It covers the theory of stochastic partial differential equations and gives an overview of the effects of external noise on dynamical systems with spatial degrees of freedom. Starting with a general introduction to noise-induced phenomena in dynamical systems, the text moves on to an extensive discussion of analytical and numerical tools needed to gain information from stochastic partial differential equations. It then turns to particular problems described by stochastic PDEs, covering a wide part of the rich phenomenology of spatially extended systems, such as nonequilibrium phase transitions, domain growth, pattern formation, and front propagation. The only prerequisite is a minimal background knowledge of the Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations.

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Inspirat per Roald Dahl i Stephen King, David Downie escriu el relat esgarrifos de les aventures d'en David i el seu gos Jacko i els seus encontres amb els morts vivents de la localitat. Les histories son bellament illustrades per la Tea Seroya.

Inspired by Roald Dahl and Stephen King, David Downie writes a spine chilling tale of the adventures of David and his dog Jacko and their encounters with the local undead. The book is beautifully illustrated by Tea Seroya.

Suitable for ages 8 and up.