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Sustainable Biotechnology; Sources of Renewable Energy draws on
the vast body of knowledge about renewable resources for biofuel
research, with the aim to bridge the technology gap and focus on
critical aspects of lignocellulosic biomolecules and the respective
mechanisms regulating their bioconversion to liquid fuels and other
value-added products. This book is a collection of outstanding
research reports and reviews elucidating several broad-ranging
areas of progress and challenges in the utilization of sustainable
resources of renewable energy, especially in biofuels.
Nanoparticles are considered to be the building blocks for
nanotechnology and are referred to as the particles having more
than one dimension of the order of 100 nm or less.The
nanostructured materials are being offered as better built, long
lasting, cleaner, safer, and smarter products for use in
communications, medicine, transportation, agriculture and other
industries. Topics in molecular recognition,
biomolecule-nanocrystal conjugates as fluorescence label for
biological cells, and DNA-mediated groupings of nanocrystals are
widespread, intriguing researchers from both biological and
engineering fields. The diversity of nanotechnology covers fields
from biology to material science, physics to chemistry, and other
fields with variety of specialties. Controlled size, shape,
composition, crystallinity, and structure-dependent properties of
nanoparticles govern the unique properties of nanotechnology. The
controlled biosynthesis of nanoparticles is of high scientific and
technological interest as the microorganisms grab target ions from
their environment and then turn the metal ions into the element
metal through enzymatic mechanism generated through their cellular
("Intra"/ "Extra") activities.
The project aims to introduce the basics and advancements made
so far in the field of biosynthesis of nanoparticles for graduate
students and researchers around the world. The main aims are to (a)
introduce the reader to the variety of microorganisms and their
ability to synthesize the nanoparticles, (b) provide an overview of
the methodologies applied to biosynthesize the variety of
nanoparticles of medical and commercial uses, (c) provide a
literature review on diversity of microorganisms able to synthesize
nanoparticles of different types, (d) to discuss the regulatory
mechanisms in microorganism able to synthesize variety of
nanoparticles, (e) discuss experimental design problems associated
with the controlled biosynthesis of nanoparticles, (f) discuss the
stability and toxicity of nanoparticles in varying environment
towards their therapeutic implications. The regulations, challenges
and implications of biosynthesized nanoparticles for commercial
significance will also represent among the main sections of the
book. These aims will be organized by invited research/ review
articles from renowned researchers exploring biosynthesis of
variety of nanoparticles, and differ in length and number of
chapters, with the literature review section containing the bulk of
the text.
Why have so many firms in emerging economies internationalized
quite aggressively in the last decade? What competitive advantages
do these firms enjoy and what are the origins of those advantages?
Through what strategies have they built their global presence? How
is their internationalization affecting Western rivals? And,
finally, what does all this mean for mainstream international
business theory? In Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets, a
distinguished group of international business scholars tackle these
questions based on a shared research design. The heart of the book
contains detailed studies of emerging-market multinationals (EMNEs)
from the BRIC economies, plus Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and
Thailand. The studies show that EMNEs come in many shapes and
sizes, depending on the home-country context. Furthermore, EMNEs
leverage distinctive competitive advantages and pursue distinctive
internationalization paths. This timely analysis of EMNEs promises
to enrich mainstream models of how firms internationalize in
today's global economy.
A thoroughly up-to-date exploration of nutrient uptake in plants In
Plant Ionomics: Sensing, Signaling, and Regulation, accomplished
botanists and researchers Dr. Vijay Singh and Dr Manzer Siddiqui
deliver an up-to-date discussion of the sensing, signaling, and
regulation of nutrient uptake in plants under a variety of
conditions. The book offers an accessible and easy-to-use reference
for researchers with an interest in plant ionomics, combining the
latest research from leading laboratories around the globe. The
authors provide coverage of a variety of critical topics, including
plant and soil nutrient stoichiometry, nutrient management and
stress tolerance in crops, and the relationship between
agricultural production and nutrient applications. Readers will
also find: A thorough introduction to nutrient regulation and
abiotic stress tolerance in plants In-depth discussions of nutrient
uptake and transport in plants and the role of nutrients in ROS
metabolism Practical explorations of nutrient and sugar signaling
and associated gene networks in plants Extensive treatments of the
role of nutrients in plant-microbe interactions and nutrient-use
efficiency in plants Perfect for students, researchers, academics,
and scientists with an interest in plant nutrition, Plant Ionomics:
Sensing, Signaling, and Regulation will also earn a place in the
libraries of professionals in the agriculture and pharmaceutical
industries.
Sustainable Biotechnology; Sources of Renewable Energy draws on the
vast body of knowledge about renewable resources for biofuel
research, with the aim to bridge the technology gap and focus on
critical aspects of lignocellulosic biomolecules and the respective
mechanisms regulating their bioconversion to liquid fuels and other
value-added products. This book is a collection of outstanding
research reports and reviews elucidating several broad-ranging
areas of progress and challenges in the utilization of sustainable
resources of renewable energy, especially in biofuels.
Extremophiles are known to thrive under harsh environmental
conditions. Many extremophilic bio-products are already used as
life-saving drugs. Recent technological advancements of systems
biology have opened the door to explore these organisms anew as
sources of products that might prove useful in clinical,
environmental and drug development.
Why have so many firms in emerging economies internationalized
quite aggressively in the last decade? What competitive advantages
do these firms enjoy and what are the origins of those advantages?
Through what strategies have they built their global presence? How
is their internationalization affecting Western rivals? And,
finally, what does all this mean for mainstream international
business theory? In Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets, a
distinguished group of international business scholars tackle these
questions based on a shared research design. The heart of the book
contains detailed studies of emerging-market multinationals (EMNEs)
from the BRIC economies, plus Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and
Thailand. The studies show that EMNEs come in many shapes and
sizes, depending on the home-country context. Furthermore, EMNEs
leverage distinctive competitive advantages and pursue distinctive
internationalization paths. This timely analysis of EMNEs promises
to enrich mainstream models of how firms internationalize in
today's global economy.
This book presents the latest research and theorizing about evolutionary change in organizations.
Describes the basics of ROS metabolism in plants and examines the
broad range of ROS signaling mechanisms New discoveries about the
effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on plants have turned ROS
from being considered a bane into a boon, because their roles have
been discovered in many plant developmental processes as signaling
molecules. This comprehensive book teaches about the role of ROS
metabolism in plants and how they affect various developmental
processes. It also discusses in detail the advancements made in
understanding the ROS signaling. Reactive Oxygen Species in Plants:
Boon Or Bane - Revisiting the Role of ROS begins by presenting the
basic introduction to ROS and deciphers the detailed knowledge in
ROS research. It then examines the broad range of ROS signaling
mechanisms as well as how they may be beneficial for plants and
human beings. This book also describes both the bane and boon
aspects of ROS with their impact on plants, and how the recent
revelations have compelled us to rethink ROS turning from stressors
to plant regulators. Compiles, for the first time, the wholesome
knowledge in ROS research and their cellular signaling Includes new
discoveries and in-depth discussions about the advancements made in
the field Discusses reactive oxygen species which are involved in a
broad range of biological processes Reactive Oxygen Species in
Plants: Boon Or Bane - Revisiting the Role of ROS will help
scientists to utilize the functions of ROS signaling for plants and
also enable readers to gain a deeper knowledge of ROS research and
signaling. It is highly recommended for researchers, scientists,
and academicians in plant science as well for advanced
undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The contributors of the papers in this book are well known Indian
Ethnobotanists who have furnished authenticated data for further
scientific and clinical tests. The information about the medicinal
plants spread over 325 pages, covers various tribal communities
from north to south and east to west and different ailments cured
in nature's dispensary. Beautiful photographs of some medicinal
plants have also been provided by some contributors. The
information furnished in the book will be useful for controlling
biopiracy, backing conservation strategies and facilitate better
understanding of phytotherapy research.
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