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Food scarcity and insecurity is an alarming issue throughout the
world. Postharvest loss due to both mechanical damage and microbial
spoilage significantly influences the shelf life and hence the
availability of agricultural produce. Once initiated, the microbial
spoilage can make bulk quantity of a given agricultural product
unacceptable for human consumption, and several methods have
already been used to try to manage this. Considering the limited
success of the available methods, there is increasing interest in
exploring nanotechnological methods. These methods are being
considered for both the development of various platforms for
antimicrobial/barrier packaging applications that minimize the
contact of agricultural produce with the external environment, and
also for design sensors to ensure food safety and quality. The
impact of various nano-systems developed through material
engineering on the shelf-life enhancement and storage of fresh
horticultural produce will have revolutionary effects on
post-harvest management in the coming years. Hence, Postharvest
Nanotechnology for Fresh Horticultural Produce has been edited to
advance understanding of material development, intelligent
selection of nanomaterials to ensure the nontoxic nature, and
future perspectives of nanotechnology on postharvest produce. This
includes various types of nanoparticles exploited for the
postharvest management, their mechanism of action, varied
applications and material engineering, along with natural products
including essential oils and plant bioactives, modelling of various
tailor-made materials to meet the required properties of the packed
food, advancements in the nanotechnological applications for the
minimally processed food, and the toxicity concerns. Key Features:
· Describes advances in nanotechnology for postharvest management
· Includes extensive details on the applications of material
engineering for post-harvest applications using nanotechnology and
future aspects · Provides extensive data on the types of
nanomaterials used and the fabrication methods employed for the
design of tailor-made products for the post-harvest management This
book reviews the current scientific advancements and future
prospects of the nanotechnological interventions in meeting the
quality and quantity standards of the horticultural produce and
minimally processed food and will be a valuable reference for
beginners, researchers, subject experts, and industrialists.
Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Microorganisms introduces
endophytic microorganisms, colonization, diversity and
distribution, describes the isolation and identification of
endophytic microorganisms by traditional cultivation and by next
generation sequencing technologies, and covers biocontrol
mechanisms, bacterial priming, endophytic based methods, the
significance on fungi, and metabolite based formulations. The book
concludes with chapters on biofilms, microbiota and safety issues
of microorganisms. The intensive use of chemicals to control these
plant pathogens has resulted in negative consequences such as the
release of toxic chemicals in the environment, reduced soil
fertility and human health problems. Therefore,
environmentally-friendly and sustainable replacement of chemical
fertilizers or pesticides is highly challenging.
The Potential of Microbes for a Circular Economy provides a
thorough understanding of the role of microbes in a circular
economy (CE). It covers the development of effective bio-based
formulations for field applications and describes the basic
principles and applications of the circular economy, the important
role of microorganisms, and new insights into a sustainable
ecosystem.The Potential of Microbes for a Circular Economy compiles
the latest advancement in the field of CE by covering the aspect of
microbes and microbial products providing microbiologists the tools
to engage with the wider public, policymakers and industry to
inform the debate on addressing current challenges and showcasing
the positive impacts of microbiology for society.
Recent Advances in Aquaculture Microbial Technology emphasizes
various topics on microbiology related technology for aquaculture
development and discusses different types of microbiological
applications, thus serving as an all-inclusive reference which
consolidates microbial technologies adopted in the field. The book
covers the history and development of microbial technology in
aquaculture as well as aquaculture microbiology, diversity and the
role of microbes in aquaculture systems. In addition, it presents
the beneficial microbial communities in aquaculture and varying
methods employed to study bacterial association in fish, microbes
and fish diseases. This resource will help improve research
experiments and accomplishments in the area of aqua-culturally
relevant microbial technology, making it useful for researchers and
scientists in the field.
Microbial Endophytes: Functional Biology and Applications focuses
on endophytic bacteria and fungi, including information on
foundational endophytes and the latest advances in relevant
genomics, proteomics and nanotechnological aspects. The book
provides insights into the molecular aspects of plant endophytes
and their interactions and applications, also exploring the
potential commercialization of endophytic microorganisms and their
use as bio fertilizers, in biocontrol, and as bioactive compounds
for other sustainable applications. Coverage of important and
emerging legal considerations relevant to those working to
implement these important bacteria in production processes is also
included.
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