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Push Button Agriculture examines various aspects into the de-velopment of agricultural field through vehicle technology and provides a detailed information on automation in agriculture. It is divided in 4 different sections where section 1 and 2 highlights smart agriculture and automation in agriculture. Section 3 and 4 are dedicated towards the use of robots and drones in agricultur-al sector. Provide the reader the insights into the development of

agricultural sector and the role of institutions playing in this sector.

Agricultural Science and Food Security discusses the challeng-es and hurdles in global food security. The scope of the book includes, but not limited to agricultural science, sustainable agricultural food production, food production and efficiency in utilization of agricultural resources. The main reason is the poor management of pests, weeds ad diseases in crops that is obstructing the way of food security globally ad to address the

same, management of same has been discussed in details to maximize production of food crops. Copyright 2019 | HB 9781773613642 | Price: $165

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Push Button AgricultureAgricultural Science and Food Security

Hazem Shawky FoudaNekesah T. Wafullah

About the EditorHazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agri-culture, Alexandria University, 2008, MSc. In Agriculture Sciences from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex-andria University in 2004, Post-Grade Diploma in Cotton, 2001, BSc. in Agriculture Sciences, from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 1997, He is working in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) since 1999 till present. Was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects starting from picking seed cotton till preparing bales for export including other cotton aspects and training them practically on classing cotton. Besides that he was an editor and active member in the Research & Translation Committee, participating in issuing weekly, monthly and annually issues about the international & local cotton market including price trends and direction, recent developments & research-es concerning cotton production, protection, harvesting, ginning, fiber testing, spinning & weaving since its foundation in 2000 till 2014 and since 2015 till present he works as an inspector.

About the EditorArit Efretuei obtained her PhD in Agriculture from the University of Reading, UK in 2015. Her interests are in crop nutrient uptake, soil nutrient management and mitigation of soil nutrient losses to the environ-ment. She is presently working as a freelance agronomic writer.

About the EditorCarlos Tello (Valencia, Spain, 1981) studied Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Biotechnology at the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, where he graduated with a BSc thesis on the characterization of an Arabidopsis mutant with increased tolerance to seed ageing and salt stress. He moved afterwards to Sevilla to complete his MSc and PhD at the Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología, where he studied the mechanisms employed by plants in their adaptation to abiotic stress and more specifically the role of the Arabidopsis Na+/H+ antiporter SOS1 in the regulation of Na+ and K+ homeostasis. Since 2014, he is based in Zürich and develops several freelance science-related jobs. He has recently retrained himself in the field of cell culture in bioreactors by attending an advanced training course at the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften

About the AuthorNekesah T. Wafullah, M.Sc. Agricultural and Applied Economics from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, is skilled agriculture expert with extensive knowledge in agricultural business management services, project management, various forms of fertilizer, their production, sales, marketing aspects, and application re-gimes; cross-border fertilizer trade policies; youth and women empowerment; and volunteerism. She has experience in agricultural markets in Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—Bukavu and Lubumbashi, and Uganda.

Medicinal Plants Biotechnology considers various aspects of Medicinal Plants Biotechnology including an extensive histor-ical overview of Medicinal Plants Biotechnology and related issues. It includes definitions of Medicinal plant biotechnology: trends and challenges, Biotechnological techniques for in vitro regeneration of medicinal plants, Genetic transformation of me-dicinal plants: direct gene transfer, Elicitation: An efficient tool

for in vitro secondary metabolite production. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand Biotechnological production of Hyperi-cum perforatum hyperforins and hypericins and Catharanthus roseus alkaloids.

Agricultural Biotechnology starts with the basic introduction to the topic. In later sections, the trends in adoption of technology/ biotechnology in agriculture along with its application in crop production has been discussed. To widen the scope of this text, the extent of agricultural biotechnology has also been discussed in hydroponic and aquaponic practices. The impact of agricul-tural biotechnology in modern society and involvement of legal implications while patenting biotechnology has been explained in greater details.



Medicinal Plants Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology

Dr. Zeb Saddiqe

Arit Okon Efretuei

About the AuthorDr. Zeb Saddiqe is a Professor of Botany and a member of Academic Council at Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, the largest women university in Pakistan. She did her PhD in the field of Phy-tochemistry. She has a number of research publications to her credit. Prof. Zeb Saddiqe is also a member of Editorial Board and reviewer for many International research Journals. She has received Research Pro-ductivity Award from Pakistan Council for Science and Technology and her name has been added in the Directory of Productive Scientists of Pakistan. She has also received the award of Outstanding Scientists/Researchers of Lahore College for Women University for her contribution towards research.

About the AuthorMs. Rabia Iftikhar has an M.Phil Degree from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in 2016. Currently she is working as an IGCSE Biology Teacher at Lahore Grammar School (Johar Town Boys Campus), Lahore, Pakistan. Previously, she worked as a teacher at Bangladesh International School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Recent Advances in Plant in Vitro Culture examines various as-pects of vitro culture amongst the plants along with an intro-duction on plant cell culture. It includes the basic concepts of cell culture and its setting with the plant cell culture along with the description of synthetic seeds and organogenesis. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of plant cell culture, so as to understand the recent approaches undertaken

in the field of Plant Tissue Cultures.

Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics takes into account various dimensions of plants genes and genomes along with the brief description on breeding systems in plants. It includes the mean-ing of genetic and physiological control in plants, plant geno-type and clonal breeding in plants. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of genetics and genomes amongst

plants, so as to understand those situations referring to when and how plants operate differently from other organisms.



Recent Advances in Plant in Vitro Culture

Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics

Rabia Iftikhar

Carlos Tello Lacal

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Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food Networks ex-amines various management practices required for achieving sustainable food networks. It includes a brief description about precision agriculture, Sustainable Agri-food Supply Chain Man-agement, agricultural waste management and quantitative sup-ply chain management. Provides the reader with the insights into

the development of new technologies, so as to achieve an effective and sustainable food supply chains

Cotton pest management examines various aspects of cotton crop production and management including an extensive bio-logical overview of pest management in cotton crops. It includes overview of control of cotton pests on other crop and new ways of crop protection. Provides the reader with insights into the de-velopment of its history, so as to develop the technology of crop protection via pest management and why some crop require ad-ditional protection from pests.

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Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food Networks Cotton Pest Management

Elisa Gomez GonzalezHazem Shawky Fouda

Agricultural Cooperatives examines the principles and defini-tions related to this field in detail. History, growth, related theo-ries and relevant approaches have been discussed to deepen the understanding of readers. To broaden the scope of the agricul-tural cooperatives, its association with sustainable development has been explained. Trends and emerging issues in agricultural cooperatives are also covered in detail. At last, the future scope and further space for development in agricultural cooperatives have elaborated.

Agricultural Sustainability starts with an overview of agricultural sustainability and the factors influencing the agricultural sustain-ability. As agricultural sustainability is all about understanding ecosystem services and can be seen as a study of relation be-tween organisms and their respective environment, this text has been written to cover all these aspects. Further, sustainability in

poultry and aquaculture has been described to broaden the research and potential of agricultural sustainability in arid and semi-arid areas has also been discussed.


Agricultural Cooperatives Agricultural Sustainability

Nekesah T. Wafullah Elisa Gomez Gonzalez


About the AuthorElisa Gomez was born and raised in Canary Islands; her personal mission is to incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in all businesses. She strongly believes in the positive impact and added value it brings to the business itself and to all. With a Master’s degree in International Cor-porate Social Responsibility and with more than 7 years of experience as Sustainability expert in Inter-national and Startups companies from a variety of sectors, Elisa is an expert in efficient and impactful Sustainability: Strategy definition, Implementation, Analysis, Training and/or Reporting.

The ability and propensity of farmers to engage in entrepreneur-ial behaviors is a key explanation of the different patterns of re-sponses within the sector. The book usually focuses on how the challenges of startup agribusinesses can be overcome in a cost and time effective manner. The book will prove to be a facilitat-ing guide for everyone in startup agripreneurship community. The purpose of this book is to provide a better understanding of the concept and practice of entrepreneurship.

Agricultural Marketing starts with the basic introduction of mar-keting in agriculture. Marketing plays a crucial role in agricul-ture and farming, as this sector is highly under-rated, and efforts by farmers often get ignored and as a result they did not due credit for their intensive work. To highlight the same, dimensions of agricultural market and modern marketing techniques are dis-cussed. Readers can further find the detailed insights regarding

relation between pricings and agriculture market along with importance and role of information and communication technology in agricultural marketing. Copyright 2019 | HB 9781773614410 | Price: $165


Agricultural Entrepreneurship Agricultural Marketing

Nekesah T. Wafullah Nekesah T. Wafullah



About the AuthorElisa Gomez was born and raised in Canary Islands; her personal mission is to incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in all businesses. She strongly believes in the positive impact and added value it brings to the business itself and to all. With a Master’s degree in International Cor-porate Social Responsibility and with more than 7 years of experience as Sustainability expert in Inter-national and Startups companies from a variety of sectors, Elisa is an expert in efficient and impactful Sustainability: Strategy definition, Implementation, Analysis, Training and/or Reporting.

About the EditorHazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agri-culture, Alexandria University, 2008, MSc. In Agriculture Sciences from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alex-andria University in 2004, Post-Grade Diploma in Cotton, 2001, BSc. in Agriculture Sciences, from the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, 1997, He is working in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) since 1999 till present. Was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects starting from picking seed cotton till preparing bales for export including other cotton aspects and training them practically on classing cotton. Besides that he was an editor and active member in the Research & Translation Committee, participating in issuing weekly, monthly and annually issues about the international & local cotton market including price trends and direction, recent developments & research-es concerning cotton production, protection, harvesting, ginning, fiber testing, spinning & weaving since its foundation in 2000 till 2014 and since 2015 till present he works as an inspector.



Plant Biomass Utilizations studies various aspects of biomass energy and techniques used for energy production. It includes the description on biomass and biofuels energy extracted from plants, and economics of biomass systems. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of Biomass technology, so as to understand the biomass resources for sustainability and plant biomass utilization in industrial sector.

Organic Fertilizers: Potentialities and Problems investigates various aspects of organic fertilizers and problems related with these fertilizers. It includes the meaning of organic fertilizers and their benefits along with its environmental effects and produc-tion methodologies. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of organic fertilizers keeping chemical fertil-

izers aside, so as to understand the potential of these fertilizers along with the future of bio-fertilizers.

Soil Erosion Aspects in Agriculture explains carious dimensions of agriculture sector with an extensive information on soil ero-sion and its aspects in agriculture sector. It includes the meaning of soil degradation, water erosion, wind erosion and factors in-fluencing these three types of erosions. Provide the reader with an insight into the development of various resources that would help in getting rid of the problems arising from soil erosion. This would help in achieving sustainable practices for cultivation.

Pest Resistant Plants examines various dimensions of pest resis-tant plants band pesticides. It includes the definition of pests and pesticides along with the description on those plants that are genetically modified and an introduction bacillus thuringenesis technology. Provide the reader with the insights into the devel-opment of various methodologies required for pest resistance, so as to understand the progress that has been made in identifi-

cation and development of crop cultivars with resistance to the major pests in different crops.

Precision Agriculture and the Future of Farming examines var-ious aspects of agriculture sector along with a detailed intro-duction on precision agriculture. It includes the tools required for this kind of agriculture comprising various methodologies required for the same. The relationship between precision agri-culture and land management have also been discussed in brief.

Provide the reader with the insights into the development of precision agriculture, so as to understand new methodologies that have been adopted for farm management which might further help in achieving sustainability and protection of the environment.

Plant Breeding from Laboratory to Field observes various aspects of plant breeding and a multi-sensor platform for non-destruc-tive field-based phenotyping in plant breeding. It includes gen-eration of peanut mutants by fast neutron irradiation combined with in vitro culture and cytoplasmic male sterility in Brassica-ceae crops. Provide the reader with the insights into the devel-

opment of various laboratory practices adopted for plant breeding so as to understand the potential for current and future contribution of plant genetic improvement technolo-gies to continue to enhance food security and agricultural sustainability.







Plant Biomass Utilization in Nature: Agriculture and Industry

Organic Fertilizers: Potentialities and Problems

Soil Erosion Aspects in Agriculture

Pest Resistant Plants

Precision Agriculture and the Future of Farming

Plant Breeding from Laboratories to Fields

Ghazala Yaqub

Ghazala Yaqub

Sumbal Imdad and Mazhar Rafique

Dr. Muhammad Akhlas

Annie Bobby Zachariah

Carlos Tello Lacal

About the AuthorDr. Ghazala Yaqub is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and a member of Academic Council at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, a well reputed and prestigious institute in Pakistan. She graduated with a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry in 2011. She did her Post-Doctorate research at the Uni-versity of Wollongong Australia. She is an author of various research articles and books. Dr. Yaqub was awarded Australian Excellence Award in recognition of her research outputs and community services in 2016. She is recently appointed as an Australian Award Ambassador for Pakistan.


About the AuthorsSumbal Imdad graduated with a degree in Soil Science at the Arid Agriculture University, Paki-stan. In the broad field of soil sciences, her interests focus on nutrients availability to the plant roots and their uptake in tree plants depending on the seasonal variability. Some of her works in-clude researching and ensuring collaboration in the departmental labs related to soil science.

Mazhar Rafique is the final year Ph.D. researcher, a writer in Plant-Microbes Interaction from Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan. He did Ph.D. research in the Cukurova University of Turkey where he worked on the interaction of bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi for plant growth promotion, stress tol-erance, and climate change mitigation. His key area of interest is soil microbiology, soil ecosystem, climate change, biochar, bacterial utilization and mycorrhizal fungi.

About the AuthorAnnie completed her Masters in Agriculture (Horticulture) from Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University and qualified Net Exam conducted by ASRM, New Delhi in 2002. She has ex-tensive experience in teaching, research and extension activities and have published few papers and articles for various agriculture journals.

About the AuthorDr. Muhammad Akhlas has achieved his PhD qualification in conservation science from School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia Norwich. He also has M.Phil. in Environmental Biology from the Department of Biological Sciences, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad and MSc in Plant Sciences from University of Peshawar, Pakistan. Currently Dr. Akhlas is studying Climate Justice in the Centre of Climate Justice from Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow UK. Dr. Muhammad Akhlas is an innovative researcher and environmental manager with broad public sector and non-gov-ernment organization experience. He gained valuable research experience and academic training in Plant Sciences during his work at different international organizations and institutes of Pakistan and UK.




Marketing of organic food produce considers various aspects of Marketing of Organic Food Produce including an extensive his-torical overview of Organic Food Produce and related terms. It includes Human health implications of organic food and organ-ic agriculture: a comprehensive review, Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Diets: How Does Organic Food Consumption Contribute to Environmental Sustainability, Food consumption

trends and drivers, beyond Food Promotion: A Systematic Review on the Influence of the Food Industry on Obesity-Related Dietary Behavior among Children. Provides the read-er with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the Perception of Organic Food Consumption in Romania.

Ecology and management of forest soils examines various as-pects of forest soils including an extensive forest soils and related concepts. It includes definitions of dynamics of forest soils and biology. This provides extensive knowledge of components of forest soils. Provides the reader with insights into the develop-ment of management practices of forest soils, so as to under-stand the ecology of forest soils and why some places require

better attention in terms of sustainability and conservation.

Advances in beekeeping is a detailed guide that discusses bee-hive management, social apoptosis in honey bee superorgan-isms, and bee breeding & genomic approaches in a detailed manner. The book discusses perception of community on bee-keeping, management and constraints in beekeeping in various locations where this business is prominent. Ethiopia is kept in focus to explain the local honeybee subspecies, their productive characteristics, and behaviour. Later in the book, the genomic

approaches and bee breeding has been explained, that include Methods to estimate breeding values, Simulating a base population in honey bee and Social genetic and social environment effects on a cooperative breeding bird.

Soilless Farming: The New Trend of Farming explains various trends of farming prevalent in the market place at present with an exhaustive explanation on the factors contributing towards soilless farming. It includes the definition of soilless farming, description about plant nutrition and about plant culture and its cultivation processes. Provide the reader with the insight into the development of cultivation of various crops and the trends

that have taken over the agriculture market. This helps in understanding various chal-lenges and future prospects of soilless farming.





Marketing of Organic Food Produce

Ecology and Management of Forest Soils

Advances in Beekeeping

Soilless Farming: The New Trend of Farming

Carlos Tello Lacal

Carlos Tello Lacal

Jaspreet Banga

Annie Bobby Zachariah

Alternative Crops and cropping Systems discusses complete scope of alternative crops in a detailed manner and covers most of the regions around the globe. Alternative crops have the im-portance in whole agriculture sector and pose a new progres-sive direction. Effects of Long-term conservation tillage on soil nutrients in sloping fields in regions characterized by water and wind erosion along with effect of tillage and crop residue on soil

temperature & efficiency in a Continuous Cover Cropping System has been discussed to provide a complete perspective on alternative crops and cropping systems.

Breeding Field Crops examines various aspects of Genetic, evo-lutionary and plant breeding insights from the domestication including an extensive historical overview of breeding crops and related issues. It includes definitions of diversity, Genome engineering and plant breeding, Quantitative Resistance to Plant Pathogens. Provides the reader with insights into the develop-ment of its history, so as to understand the Genomics-assisted

breeding in fruit trees, Genetic analysis of recombinant inbred lines for Sorghum bicolor × Sorghum propinquum, Challenges of breeding potato cultivars to grow in various environments and to meet different demands. Copyright 2019 | HB 9781773614939 | Price: $165


Alternative Crops and Cropping Systems Breeding Field Crops

Carlos Tello Lacal Carlos Tello Lacal




About the EditorJaspreet Banga has completed PhD from Central Drug Research Institute, India and Master of Technology from Indian Institute of Technology. Jaspreet’s interests range from Drug development, Purification, Fer-mentation technology, Plant Biotechnology and Oncology.


About the AuthorAnnie completed her Masters in Agriculture (Horticulture) from Allahabad Agricultural Institute – Deemed University and qualified Net Exam conducted by ASRM, New Delhi in 2002. She has ex-tensive experience in teaching, research and extension activities and have published few papers and articles for various agriculture journals.



Ecological Genomics examines various aspects of genomics in specifically ecological domain including an extensive historical overview of genomics and related concepts. It includes defini-tions of genomics, biophython bioinformatics analysis and py-thon for processing ecological data. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the background of genomics. Additionally, it includes subset-ting, clone correction and structure.

GTPases in Cellular Signalling studies several aspects of cellular signaling including an extensive overview of GTPases and re-lated concepts. It includes definitions of GTPASES in Signaling, GTPASES in Prokaryotes and latest trends in the cellular signal-ing. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its understanding, so as to innovate technologies in this context.

This book examines the current state and future prospects of cell therapy. An essential guide to the data, basic science, out-come studies and decision-making processes in blood and mar-row stem cell transplantation. Stem cell research also involves complex ethical and legal considerations since they involve adult, foetal tissue and embryonic sources. The book provides a resource for students that will help them learn the basics in a

detailed manner that is required for scientists and clinicians.

Flow cytometry allows a cell population to be analysed. This book describes the technology involved. This book covers man-aging flow cytometry/cell sorting core facilities for the emerging researchers, in particular in developmental, cellular, and molec-ular biology. This is a most useful book which will be a welcome addition for personal use and also for laboratories in a variety of disciplines.





Ecological Genomics

GTPases in Cellular Signalling

Cellular Therapy

Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting

U. S. Raghavender

Prerna Pandey, and Shiv Sanjeevi

Shraddha Gautam, Dr Anjali Priyadarshini and Prerna Pandey

Prerna Pandey and Shiv Sanjeevi

About the EditorsDr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, has worked as a senior research fellow at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. Her field of research in PhD included isolation and molecular characterization of Geminiviruses, genome sequencing, gene annotation, as well as gene silencing using the RNA interference technol-ogy. She has published papers in peer-reviewed journals in the field and has a submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Prerna has also completed her editing and proof-reading courses from SfEP, UK and now works as a freelance scientific editor, writer and a subject matter expert. She has edited and co-authored several books on a range of topics in Life-Sciences. When Prerna is not busy with her assignments, she loves visiting historical places.Shiv Sanjeevi Sripathi secured second rank in Mumbai University and first rank in his college at his undergrad level and in his college during his Masters and has worked on a stem cell project at the Specialized Centre for Cell Based Therapy (SCCT), KEM Hospital at Mumbai, following which he was a Junior Research Fellow at Microbiology & Cell Biology Department, Indian Institute of Science, Ban-galore from August 2009 to November 2011. The field of work involved cloning of cell wall genes and transcription factors in E. coli & M. smegmatis. This was followed by a stint as a Research and Development Executive at Transasia Biomedicals, Mumbai where he worked on patent writing and Immunoassays from 2011 till 2013. In 2013, he entered the teaching field where he has been tutoring biology and chemistry to the students of 11th and 12th grades along with English grammar and com-munication skills to people of all age groups.

About the AuthorDr. U. S. Raghavender did his Masters in Physics, with specialization in Condensed Matter Physics, followed by his doctoral thesis in X-ray Crystallography of Designed molecules. This was followed by post-doctoral stints in India and abroad, in both academic institutions and non-academic institutions. He has been working on computational approaches of biomolecules, since the past 12 years. He has authored book chapters, published research in internationally acclaimed journals. He also serves as a peer reviewer of research articles published in both national (Journal of Biosciences) and international journals (BMC Bioinformatics, Nucleic Acids Research etc.). He has a long term goal of addressing computational aspects of regulatory mechanisms in cell.

About the AuthorsShraddha Gautam is an accomplished Sr. Scientist, at Advancells, with 16 years of onsite experience, mainly in the therapeutic application of regenerative medicine and regulatory support. She has a prov-en ability to foster technological advancements and quality excellence. She has been a part of India’s premier institutions facilitating stem cell research and therapeutic applications and has gained exten-sive experience in the field of stem cell biology, its technological advancements and clinical implemen-tation. She has acquired in-depth understanding of regulatory parameters required to be fulfilled for smooth implementation of science in clinical practice. Embracing the core values of integrity, growth and compassion, Shraddha continues her contributions to the field of stem cell technology and cellular therapies by presenting many research publications in renowned medical journals.

Dr Anjali Priyadarshini currently works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, SRM University, Haryana, Delhi NCR. She has done her PhD from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (PGIMER). Her teaching and research experience are in bio-technology, biomedical science, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, microbiology. Dr Anjali has published several papers in peer reviewed journals. She has also been involved in teaching in various colleges of university of Delhi.

Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, has worked as a senior research fellow at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. Her field of research in PhD included isolation and molecular characterization of Geminiviruses, genome sequencing, gene annotation, as well as gene silencing using the RNA interference technol-ogy. She has published papers in peer-reviewed journals in the field and has a submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Prerna has also completed her editing and proof-reading courses from SfEP, UK and now works as a freelance scientific editor, writer and a subject matter expert. She has edited and co-authored several books on a range of topics in Life-Sciences. When Prerna is not busy with her assignments, she loves visiting historical places.


Principles of Molecular Virology takes into account various di-mensions of molecular virology and evaluate the meaning of viruses and virology. It includes a brief description about virus particles, genomes, replication and Gene expression. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of bioinfor-matics and metagenomics, so as to understand the fundamental aspects of virology, along with the structure of virus particles and genome and Nongenetic Interactions between Viruses.


Principles of Molecular Virology

Carlos Tello Lacal




Molecular Toxicology considers various aspects of toxicoloy including an extensive overview of molecular toxicology and related terms. It includes definitions of Alcohol Toxicity, Asphyx-iants and discusses these topics in detail to provide an broader perspective to the subject. Provides the reader with insights into the development of molecular toxicology, so as to understand the basics and advanced topics in this particular subject. As this topic is concerned with the effects of various chemical compo-

nents on living organisms, this text provides the accurate and extensive information on this.

Genetically modified organism in food production considers various aspects of genetic modifications including an extensive overview of genetic engineering and related principles and ad-vancements. It includes what and why is genetically modified organism/food in trend and in demand, types of GMO/GMF, im-portance of genetically modified food, breeding and traditional

plants breeding. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the Genetically modified organism/food companies, plant/animal apps.

Proteomics in Biomarker Identification examines various aspects of biomarker identification along with the challenges faced during the entire processing. It includes the meaning of biomark-ers, proteomics ad techniques required for biomarker identifica-tion. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of proteomics in different field of biology, so as to understand the future of proteomics and biomarkers.

Remote Sensing in Biology: An Overview explains various as-pects of remote sensing in biology describing the benefits and uses of remote sensing in agriculture and forestry. It includes the definition of remote sensing, application of remote sensing in health, introduction of digital technology and its connection with the conservation of nature and remote sensing in ecology. Provides the reader with the insights into development of remote

sensing, so as to understand the use and benefits of this technology in conserving the natural resources and ecosystem.

Fungi and their Utilizations examines various aspects of fungi including an extensive theoretical overview of fungal physiology and related concepts. It includes definitions of genetics of fungi, fungal genomics and psychology of fungi. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to under-stand the applications of fungal biotechnology in agriculture and innovation fungi utilizations.






Molecular Toxicology

Genetically Modified Organisms in Food Production

Proteomics in Biomarker Identification

Remote sensing in Biology: An overview

Fungi and their Utilizations

Elena Ostrakhovitch

Umaiyal Munusamy

Mohamed A. Selmy


Rabia Iftikhar

Bio computation and Biomedical Informatics examines various aspects of biomedical informatics including an extensive over-view of various computational languages and their processing. It includes definitions of computing languages, sequence align-ments and other important terms. Provides the reader with in-sights into the development of bio computation and biomedical informatics, so as to understand its application and importance

in practical life. A practical computational approach through a case study of a patient is given to understand the scope and calculations are made using biomedical image processing.


Biocomputation and Biomedical Informatics

U. S. Raghavender


About the AuthorDr Umaiyal Munusamy is a Plant Scientist and currently working as a postdoctoral at Institute of Plantation Studies UPM. She is also an affiliate member of the Young Scientist Network (YSN) Acad-emy Science Malaysia (ASM). Her interest is mainly in science communication, plant biotechnology, transgenic research and plant microbe interactions. Currently she is also keen into looking at sustain-able agriculture processes and technologies in accordance with the climate change. Besides research, her passion in teaching continues into educating refugee children voluntarily. Committed to science communication Dr Umaiyal Munusamy Engaged in Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Festival (KLESF) 2016, had delivered talk on Introduction of Agriculture Engineering to Secondary School Student, per-formed Science Show at FameLab 2017 competition, coaching for contestant participating in scientific communication competition. Last but not least, her passion in writing continues through this book.

About the AuthorMohamed Selmy is a physician scientist and lecturer of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He received his medical degree in 2004 from the faculty of medicine Suez Canal University in Egypt. He received his scientific training through many fellowships in United States, Spain and Italy. He re-ceived his PhD in Medical Biochemistry and Cancer biology in 2017 from the faculty of medicine Suez Canal University in Egypt. His fields of expertise comprises; cancer biology, cell signaling and molecular medicine. His work is continuously published in international peer reviewed journals.

About the AuthorMs. Rabia Iftikhar has an M.Phil Degree from Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) in 2016. Currently she is working as an IGCSE Biology Teacher at Lahore Grammar School (Johar Town Boys Campus), Lahore, Pakistan. Previously, she worked as a teacher at Bangladesh International School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the AuthorElena Ostrakhovitch has a PhD degree in Chemistry from Russian Academy of science. She has worked as a senior staff scientist at Institute of Pharmacology (Russian Academy of Science) and Russian State Medical University from 1996 to 2000. She has spent two years at Medical Department of Hein-rich-Heine University (Duesseldorf Germany) as a researcher at Institute of Physiological Chemistry. She has al spent time as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Western Ontario (Canada). Since 2010, She is a scientist at Frontiers in Bioscience non-profit Research Institute in Aging and Cancer, in Irvine, CA USA. In the past years she has served on the editorial boards of several journals including Toxicology and Journal of Trace elements in Medicine and Biology journals. She has published over 40 journal articles and 4 book chapters including “Homocysteine in Chronic Kidney Disease” in Adv Clin Chem. 2015;72:77-106, Tin, Chapter in Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals ed. by Gunnar Nordberg, Bruce Fowler, Monica Nordberg, Lars Friberg, Elsevier, Redox State and Oncogenes in Breast Cancer, chapter in Oncoproteins: Types and Detection ed. by Jeremy R. Davis.




Gene Editing: An Update examines various aspects of gene edit-ing including an extensive overview about the tools that are used in editing of genes and related concepts. It includes definitions of genomic editing, gene editing and Cas system. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the future of gene editing together with knowledge of ethics involved in gene editing.

Signal Transduction in Cancer examines various factors respon-sible for the growth of those genetic alteration which results in cancer in a human body. It includes the meaning of G-Pro-tein-Coupled Receptors and tyrosine kinase receptors with meth-ods to control cell cycle. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of various pathways required to control cell growth and division, cell death, cell fate, and cell motility.

Proteogenomics examines various aspects of technologies that have been adopted in the field of Proteogenomics. It includes the meaning of Proteogenomics and various tools required to have an in-depth understanding of these kinds of studies. Pro-vide the reader with the insights into the development of biolog-ical research which would help in utilizing the combination of proteomics, genomics, and transcriptomics to aid in the discov-ery and identification of peptides.

Laboratory Manual of Microbiology and Soil Science considers various aspects of Laboratory Manual of Microbiology and Soil Science including an extensive overview of Microbiology, Soil Science and related terms. It includes laboratory requirements and safety rules, principle and working of basic equipment, principle and working of advance equipment, isolation of mi-

croorganisms, staining of microorganisms, counting of cells/ spores in microorganisms. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand molecular microbiology, food and industrial microbiology, soil science, general intro-duction and significance, available major nutrient in soil, available micro nutrients in soil.

Innovations in biomaterials are playing a great role in its applica-tion in field of health care and is playing a pivotal role in devel-oping the treatment for cases, where no cure was available ear-lier. The Advances in Biomaterials innovation and Application discusses advances, innovations and applications in remedial impact in cancer immunotherapy, as a platform for cell therapy,

smart biomaterials. The Personalised computational cardiology, Biomaterial Approach-es to Enhancing Neurorestoration, Approaches to Peripheral Nerve Repair along with current trends, progress and challenges in biomaterials are discussed in greater detail.






Gene Editing: An Update

Signal Transduction in Cancer

Proteogenomics

Laboratory Manual of Microbiology and Soil Science (2 volumes)

Advances in Biomaterials innovation and Application


Mohamed A. Selmy

Mohamed A. Selmy

Dr. Suphiya Khan and Khushboo Chaudhary

Preethi Kartan



About the AuthorsDr. Suphiya Khan is working as a Associate Professor in the department of Bioscience and Biotechnolo-gy, Banasthali University, India. She has fourteen years of teaching and research experience. Her strong background mainly relates to DNA fingerprinting, chemo-profiling, development of nano-adsorbents and Fluoride (F) phytoremediation technology. She served as a reviewer of peer reviewed journals in the area of DNA fingerprinting and fluoride contamination. In addition to research, she is actively involved in teaching of undergraduate and post graduate students.Khushboo Chaudhary is presently a Ph.D scholar in Banasthali Vidyapith (Raj) and having one year of teaching experience. Recently, she is working on phytoremediation of Fluoride. She has published sev-en research papers in the peer review journals of international repute and three book chapters. She has also attended several national and international conferences/ symposia/ seminars in the various fields of biotechnology and agriculture sciences and presented her research findings. Her current research includes microbiology, and soil chemistry of the plants. She has got best poster award by ISSGPU CIRG Makhdoom. She has published several gene banks in NCBI.


About the EditorPreethi is a postgraduate in Biotechnology from University of Leeds, UK. She is currently working as a Scientific Associate at one of the CRO’s in India and her interest lie in life sciences related writing.

Production of Plant based bioactive compounds examines var-ious aspects of bioactive compounds required for the produc-tion of plant. It includes two important parts, where the first part deals with those Bioactive Compounds which have been extract-ed from the Marine Plants and the second part deals with the Bioactive Compounds from Plants to Drug Development. Pro-

vide the reader with the insights into the compounds that are required for the production of plants, so as to analyze various chemical properties of various components through an approach known as metabolomics approach.


Production of Plant based Bioactive CompoundsJaspreet Banga




Oxidative Stress: Environmental Induction and Dietary Antioxi-dants takes into account various aspects of oxidative stress and cancer describing about the correlation between oxidative stress, nutrition and cancer initiation. It includes three different sections where section 1 and 2 talks about oxidative stress and cancer and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Section 3 is dedicated to Ther-apeutic Antioxidants for cancer prevention. Provide the reader

with the insights into the development of various stress causing different problems like, liver problem and cancer. This helps in understanding the conditions of patients going through these symptoms resulting from overpressure.

The structures in membrane proteins have marked remarkable progress in their field and the aim of this book is to cover them as much as possible. The Advances in structure of membrane proteins discusses everything from Pathophysiology to Therapy various receptor structures like GnRH A₃ Adenosine, and GP-CRs are discussed in detail. Further to deepen the understanding, discovery of GPCR ligands for probing signal transduction path-

ways, molecular determinants of Small-Molecule Ligand Binding along with structure, physiological functions, and implications in Human Chloride Channelopathies have been taken into consideration to keep the readers interested and up to date.

Antimicrobial Resistance discusses the importance of this topic along with explaining that antimicrobial resistance is a priority for global health action. The book discusses the antimicrobial resistance mechanism and its potential treatments in detail. Pro-vides the readers with advanced topics related to antimicrobial resistance like Metagenomics of Antimicrobial Resistance, char-acterization of antimicrobial resistance determinants, detection

of antimicrobial resistance-associated proteins by titanium dioxide-facilitated intact bacteria mass spectrometry and quantifying the evolutionary conservation of genes.

Cellular signaling and phosphoproteomics examines various as-pects of cellular signaling including an extensive overview of advances in mass spectrometry based strategies to study receptor tyrosine kinases and Phosphoproteome discovery in human bio-logical fluids. It includes Understanding cell signaling in cancer stem cells for targeted therapy, Role of Protein Phosphorylation in the Regulation of Cell Cycle and DNA-Related Processes in

Bacteria, Mass Spectrometry Offers Insight into the Role of Ser/Thr/Tyr Phosphoryla-tion in the Mycobacteria, Computational phosphoproteomics. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the Impact of Protein Phosphorylation on Chlamydial Physiology, Phosphotyrosine profiling of curcumin-in-duced signaling and Deep Phosphoproteomic Measurements Pinpointing Drug Induced Protective Mechanisms in Neuronal Cells.

Heat Shock Proteins and Stress examines several features of protein and stress including an extensive historical overview of heat shock stress and proteins. It includes information of roles of Heat Shock Proteins in Apoptosis and proteins. It includes defi-nitions of Cellular Response to ELF-MF, Multi-Level Interactions etc. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the role of heat shock proteins and stress in different parts of biology.

Advances and applications of Immobilization discusses the improvements and areas of applications of Immobilization are discussed in detail. Immobilization has numerous applications that are discussed in detail like optimization of enzyme immobi-lization on magnetic microparticles, immobilization of cellulase on a functional inorganic–organic hybrid support, activity and stability of trypsin, printable enzyme-embedded materials, re-

cent advances in carbon nanotube-based enzymatic fuel cells, enhanced stability of α-amylase via immobilization. The book is a complete guide for anyone who is interest-ed in studying advances and applications of Immobilization.







Oxidative Stress: Environmental Induction and Dietary Antioxidants

Advances in Structure of Membrane Proteins

Antimicrobial Resistance

Cellular Signaling and Phosphoproteomics

Heat Shock Proteins and Stress

Advances and Applications of Immobilization

Jaspreet Banga

Aleksei Anatoliyovych Stepanenko

Valeria Severino



Jaspreet Banga


About the EditorAleksei A. Stepanenko received his Masters’s degree in Biochemistry from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and PhD in Molecular biology from Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, where he is currently working as a Research Fellow. His scope of interests is genomic and phenotypic evolution of tumor cells under chemotherapeutic stresses and viro-immunological approaches as an alternative perspective in cancer therapy.


About the EditorValeria Severino obtained her PhD in Biological Processes and Biomolecules from the Second Univer-sity of Naples in 2009. Her scientific interests concern the structural and functional characterization of proteins and peptides by using biochemical approaches. Fields of expertise comprises food chemistry, cellular biology, natural products and related applications. She published more than 40 papers on inter-national peer-reviewed journals.





This encyclopedia brings together information about recent dis-coveries and current theories with reference to the origin and early evolution of anthropoid primates monkeys, apes, and humans. The encyclopedia examines the cognitive differences between humans and apes, review a powerful experimental methodology to determine the most likely acquisition modes responsible for primate “cultural” patterns.

Concepts, compounds and the alternatives of antibacterials examines various aspects of Antibacterial Drugs — From Basic Concepts to Complex Therapeutic Mechanisms of Polymer Sys-tems, including an extensive overview of antibacterial drugs. It includes Antibacterial Effects of Cinnamon: From Farm to Food, Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Industries, Bactericidal Properties of Plants-Derived Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles (NPs),

Unique Features and Anti-microbial Targeting of Folate- and Flavin-Dependent Methyl-transferases Required for Accurate Maintenance of Genetic Information. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the Antibac-terial Hydrogels, Evaluation of meso-substituted cationic corroles as potential antibacte-rial agents, Antibacterial, Hydrophilic Effect and Mechanical Properties of Orthodontic Resin Coated with UV-Responsive Photocatalyst, Comparison of antibacterial activity of alexidine alone or as a final irrigant with sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine.



Encyclopedia of Primatology Concepts, Compounds and the Alternatives of Antibacterials

Author: Manoranjan Prasad SinhaValeria Severino


About the EditorVikas obtained his Ph.D. from King George’s Medical University, India in 2010. His interests span from bio-resources, fermentation technology to medical virology and neuroscience research. He is currently working as a research associate at the University of British Columbia.





Tools and Applications in Gene Therapy, will offer a detailed description of gene therapy, its progress and predictions along with the advances in non-viral DNA Vectors for Gene Therapy. Various gene delivery technologies are also provided to offer the readers with an innovative and efficient Genome Editing. Pro-vides reader with a systematic account of the many aspects of nanotechnology mediated gene therapy and follows with appli-cations in in vitro and in vivo models.

Emerging Technology for Diagnostic Microbiology examines various aspects of microbiology from fundamentals to advanced emerging technology. It includes definitions of PCR in diagnostic virology, technology in molecular detection and strain typing of microbes and microarray for diagnostic microbiology. Provides the reader with insights into the development of emerging tech-nologies of diagnostics microbiology, so as to understand its ap-plication, innovation.



Tools and Applications in Gene Therapy

Emerging Technology for Diagnostic Microbiology

Valeria Severino

Vikas Mishra

Infectious Diseases an evidence based approach examines var-ious infectious diseases including an extensive overview of fac-tors that triggers them. It includes definitions of Infection control, pneumonia management, diseases, etc. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its understanding, so as to com-prehend the management of different diseases.

Genetic Engineering: Principles and Advancements considers various aspects of genetic engineering including an extensive overview of genetic engineering and related principles and advancements. It includes Molecular Biology and Biotechnol-ogy Birth of clones of the world’s first cloned dog, generation of cloned mice and nuclear transfer embryonic stem cell lines from urine-derived cells, a one-step cloning method for the con-

struction of somatic cell gene targeting vectors: application to production of human knockout cell lines. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its histo-ry, so as to understand the Dm5-HT2B: Pharmacological Characterization of the Fifth Serotonin Receptor Subtype of Drosophila melanogaster, Extensive cross-regulation of post-transcriptional regulatory networks in Drosophila.



Infectious Diseases: An Evidence based Approach

Genetic Engineering: Principles and Advancements

Vikas Mishra

Vikas Mishra

Principles of Epigenetics examines various dimensions of epi-genetics and its relationship with the human diseases. It includes three different parts, where part 1 deals with Epigenetics in Hu-man diseases, part II talks about Yeast Epigenetics and part III highlights plant epigenetics. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of epigenetics, so as to understand the importance and role of epigenetics in various human and fatal disorders or diseases.


Principles of Epigenetics

Vikas Mishra



Probiotics have been shown to promote growth, improve effi-ciency of feed utilization, protect host from intestinal infection and stimulate immune responses in farm animals. In laying chicken, probiotics increased hen-gay egg production. This book discusses probiotics’ mode of action and probiotics’ practical application in animal production, while explaining the use of probiotics in preventing and fighting animal diseases. The ben-

eficial effects of probiotics in animal production have been related to different modes of action.

Structural Biology of Membrane examines various methods to assess membrane structure, so as to understand the bacte-rial membrane dynamics. The book has been divided into six different sections explaining the entire biological membrane systematically. The first section is focused upon methods to as-sess membrane structure and content followed by the second section discussing about bacterial membrane dynamics which

highlights permeability of CO2 through membranes. Provides the reader with an insight into the factors helping in regulating lysosomal membrane potential. Various effects of tumor membrane bound molecules on immune detection have also been discussed to draw reader’s attention towards the clinical and diagnostic applications of membrane dynamics.

Veterinary Mycology examines various aspects helping in iden-tifying the same and systematically defines the immunology of fungal diseases in animals. There are several concepts defined properly to make readers understand several dimensions of this medical stream. It includes a brief description of epidemiolo-gy, mycotoxins, mycotoxicosis and fungal zoonoses. Provide the readers with the insights into the development of veterinary

mycology, providing them some useful tips to help their animals (if any) cope with a disease related to fungi.

Bacterial Cell Biology has been divided in to four parts for easy understanding. The book is a complete reference material for readers interested in bacterial cell biology. Recent technological developments in clinical microbiology have also been covered to provide readers with a whole sum perspective of Bacterial Cell Biology.

Redox biology and cellular metabolism examine various aspects of redox biology with the extensive information related to cellu-lar metabolism. It includes six different sections, where section 1 and 2 talks about the role of metabolism and oxidation in organ-elle functioning and effects of diet on metabolism and oxidation states. Section 3 and 4 highlights Metabolism in oxidation states in disease and Prognostic role of metabolites. Section 5 and 6 are dedicated to role of metabolism and oxidation states in the

immune response and Important molecules that regulate metabolism and oxidation. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of the cellular metabolism and helps in examining the impact of various enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism on human body.






Animal Nutrition and the Influence of Probiotics

Structural Biology of Membranes

Veterinary Mycology

Bacterial Cell Biology

Redox Biology and Cellular Metabolism

Patricia Marques

Stephen Rego

Patricia Marques

Stephen Rego

Stephen Rego

About the EditorPatricia obtained her PhD form University College Dublin in 2010. Her interests are on Microbiology and Parasitology. She is currently working as a Postdoc at University of Maryland Baltimore, USA on Chlamydia infections

About the EditorStephen obtained his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2013 where his graduate research focused on cancer immunology and the tumor microenvironment. He received postdoctoral training in regenerative and translational medicine, specifically gastrointestinal tissue engineering, at the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine. Currently, Stephen is an instructor for anatomy and phys-iology and biology at Forsyth Technical Community College.




This book attempts to bridge the gap between fundamental and emerging concepts in this field of medicine, publishing innova-tive studies on efficacy, safety, quality and mechanisms of ac-tion of specified plant extracts, phytopharmaceuticals and their isolated constituents. The book publishes innovative and expert findings in the fields of phytopharmacology, phytotherapy and phytotoxicology, as a reference source for researchers in these fields, and with the aim to set international standards in their methodology.

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Contemporary Phytomedicines

Dr. Nisha Dahiya

About the EditorDr. Nisha Dahiya is serving as a Research Scientist at the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. She completed her PhD in 2014 from University of Camerino, Italy, under the Malaria and Human Development Program, which was supported by World Health Organization, Global Malaria Program. Her main interests are drug discovery for infectious diseases and surveillance and molecular epidemiology of rising drug resistant pathogens. Currently, she is assisting in the coordination of nation-al network for surveillance of anti microbial resistance through out the country.

Written on a high scientific level and at the same time quite popular, this book will undoubtedly be interesting and useful to anyone who is interested in the distant past of our planet. The book covers a wide range of issues. It tells about the most ancient plants and modern subtle methods of studying them. In addition, this is not a popular translation of the paleobotany textbook. There is no doubt that not only paleontologists, pa-leobotanists and geologists in general, but also the widest circle of readers, from physicists to lyricists, will read the book with interest and benefit..

PaleobotanyDaniel Dela Torre

About the AuthorDaniel completed his MSc in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2016. His primary interests are ecological monitoring using remote sensing and the effects of climate variability on vegetation. He is engaged in the University of the Philippines as a Senior Science Re-search Specialist working on LiDAR mapping of agricultural resources.




An increasing amount of research is now being directed at gaining a better understanding of the biological factors of seed development. This timely volume provides a detailed overview of the different molecular aspects regulating the life cycle of seeds, as well as the potential biotechnological applications of this knowledge. This text is intended for plant physiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, geneticists, horticulturalists, agromnomists and botanists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

The present book provides a general description of the different RNA silencing pathways in plants, including proteins involved, TGS and PTGS pathways, role in antiviral defense and the count-er-defensive mechanism of viral suppressors. It describes the way small RNA is produced and acts to silence genes, its likely origins in defense against viruses, and also its potential to improve plants. The book is intended to help college students, teachers, research-ers and other readers interested in plant physiology and RNA biol-

ogy better understand the different mechanisms in which RNA silencing regulates gene expression in plants.

Packed with the up-to-date information, the present book pro-vides a detailed overview of the strategies enabling plants to maintain their water homeostasis despite changing environmen-tal conditions. Introduces the different subfamilies of plant aqua-porins, explains the main mechanisms controlling their activity and describes their roles in regulating plant water homeostasis. We focus on how aquaporins respond to these environmental factors in order to maintain water balance in plants.

This publication integrates the contribution made by the leading authors and experts in the functioning of photosynthesis, the first step towards increasing its performance, which can ultimately in-crease crop yield. Presenting an examination of the phenomena and scientific principles behind plant growth, the present books reviews the state-of-the-art knowledge on the different aspects concerning photosynthesis, including the potential application of recent findings.




Seed Molecular Biology

RNA Silencing in Plants

Regulation of Water Balance in Plants

Photosynthesis and Plant Light Requirements

Carlos Tello Lacal

Carlos Tello Lacal

Carlos Tello Lacal

Carlos Tello Lacal

About the EditorCarlos Tello (Valencia, Spain, 1981) completed his PhD at the Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobi-ología, where he studied the mechanisms employed by plants in their adaptation to abiotic stress and more specifically the role of the Arabidopsis Na+/H+ antiporter SOS1 in the regulation of Na+ and K+ homeostasis. Since 2014, he develops several freelance science-related jobs and recently retrained himself in the field of cell culture in bioreactors by attending an advanced training course at the Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften.





This book is essential resource for rice researchers, pathologists and breeders and will also be suitable for cereal and plant pa-thologists in general, as there is an extensive coverage of recent research advances in rice blast. This publication continues to be recognized as a leading source for the latest research in agrono-my highlighting the progress in transgenic rice technology over decade with the use of new recombinant techniques, with par-ticular emphasis on the various molecular and biotechnological approaches to genetically improve rice crop for effective, dura-ble and/or broad-spectrum resistance to major diseases.

In order to optimize cell growth and product yield, it is essential to study the metabolism of each cell line to allow for the adjust-ment of the growth conditions and culture medium composi-tion accordingly. Through the compilation of research articles, reviews, and research studies, the present book provides numer-ous examples of the in vitro cultivation of different mammalian, insect and plant cell lines, as well as their biotechnological ap-

plications. This volume will be of invaluable information resource to advanced graduate students, teachers, researchers, workers of the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries and other readers interested in cell biology and biotechnology with a detailed overview of the biotechnological applications of mammalian, insect and plant cells and the factors influencing cell growth and recombinant protein yield.

This book focuses on the common developmental process and compiles novel tools and methods designed specifically for studying plant embryogenesis. This handy tool is ideally suited to researchers and graduate students seeking a coherent view of current perspectives on embryogenesis and endosperm develop-ment in flowering plants.




Advances in Rice Research

Comparative Growth of Mammalian, Insect and Plant Cells

Embryology of Plants

Preethi Kartan

Carlos Tello Lacal

Arit Okon Efretuei


About the EditorArit Efretuei obtained her PhD in Agriculture from the University of Reading, UK in 2015. Her interests are in crop nutrient uptake, soil nutrient management and mitigation of soil nutrient losses to the environment. She is presently working as a freelance agronomic writer.


In this volume, several eminent researchers and experts in plant biology provide insight into ‘Stress Signaling’ in plants with a special emphasis on functional genomics aspects. This publica-tion presents information on how modulation in phytohormone levels affect regulation of biochemical and molecular mecha-nisms in changing environmental conditions. A state-of-the-art guide to recent developments in the understanding of plant re-sponse to abiotic stresses.


Signalling Pathways in Abiotic StressCarlos Tello Lacal




This book presents a comprehensive scientific overview of the components and processes that underpin the biological charac-teristics of soil fertility, the effects of plant growth on soil as well as counter effect of soil characteristics on plant growth, especial-ly the soil nutrients, such as, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and pH of soil. A real-world tool for soil science practitioners, researchers, and students, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of soil composition and reactions.

This book discusses the plant host parasite relationship and is a gathering of few research papers on interactions of parasitic plants/fungi with the host plants. The host-parasite relationships have been extensively studied for variations in both parasite or pathogen and host and their genotypes. This collection can prove beneficial for microbiologists, biochemists, biotechnol-ogists, plant biologists, and academicians connected with the biological sciences.

This publication highlighting pesticides residue in our food, food safety, its impact on our health, health risk, pesticides residue in fruits, vegetables, milk & its products and honey bees and finally its removal. This book contributes in raising awareness about the use of pesticides and the risk associated with its use leading finally to the rational use of pesticides having its benefits without compromising our health. This collection of up-to-date methods for analyzing pesticide residues represents those proven meth-ods that are of most value to the analyst.

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Soil Fertility

Plant Host Parasite Relationship

Pesticide ResidueJaspreet Banga

Sarika Garg

Dr Hazem Fouda

About the EditorSarika Garg procured her doctoral degree at the Max Planck Unit For Structural Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Germany in 2011. She has diverse research interests and has contributed immensely in many research fields viz. Enzyme Technology, Environmental Science, and Neuroscience. She has numerous research papers and review articles to her credit as well as two books. She is a recipient of 2012 SHRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Award and 2012 Laura E. Chapman Research Award. She is currently working as a Career Counselor in her very own venture ‘higherstudiescounseling.com’, Montreal, Canada and as a freelancer science writer.


About the EditorHazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agri-culture, Alexandria University, 2008. He is working in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organiza-tion (CATGO) since 1999 till present. Was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects starting from picking seed cotton till preparing bales for export including other cotton aspects and training them practically on classing cotton.

About the EditorJaspreet Banga has completed PhD from Central Drug Research Institute, India and Master of Technol-ogy from Indian Institute of Technology. Jaspreet’s interests range from Drug development, Purification, Fermentation technology, Plant Biotechnology and Oncology.

In today’s highly competitive and global textile market, product quality has become of paramount importance in order to pro-duce high-quality cotton yarns which will in turn produce high quality woven and knitted fabrics and end products, emphasis must be placed on the quality and processing of cotton fibers. This comprehensive guide is a vital tool for anyone interested in increasing the yield and quality of cotton, the world’s most popular fiber.

The growing need for increased food production globally has led the farmers and scientists equally to devise means to increase plant productivity through several practices, including disease management. This book presents the historical and recent de-velopments, concepts, factors, challenges and concerns of us-ing bacteriophages for plant disease control. The book will be a valuable reference for students, researchers, teachers as well as agriculturists while choosing environmentally safe and sustain-able plant pest management techniques.



Cotton Fiber Quality

Bacteriophages for Plant Disease Control

Dr Hazem Fouda

Dr Prashant Pant, Dr Pratibha Pant and Dr Prerna Pandey

About the EditorsDr. Prashant Pant, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. Currently, he is also Chief Editor of Bioinformatics Review and a co-founder/Executive Chief Editor of a Science Journal in Hindi Language “Swadeshi Vigyan” for the native language speaking com-munities. Dr. Pratibha Pant, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India and has a teaching experience of more than 6 years.Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.

About the AuthorHazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agri-culture, Alexandria University, 2008. He is working in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organiza-tion (CATGO) since 1999 till present. Was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects starting from picking seed cotton till preparing bales for export including other cotton aspects and training them practically on classing cotton.

The present book provides college students, teachers, research-ers, plant breeders, farmers and other readers interested in plant physiology with a detailed overview of the different plant phyto-hormones including biosynthetic pathways, signaling cascades and regulation of plant development, growth and metabolism. It also reviews the current knowledge on the main plant growth regulators: ABA, auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, ethylene, brassinosteroids, jasmonic acid, nitric oxide, salicylic acid and strigolactones.


Plant Growth RegulatorsCarlos Tello Lacal


Presentation of insights into the role and underlying mecha-nisms of Cation homeostasis in plants under environmental stresses has been the major focus of current plant research. This book brings together contributions around the world to discuss and the current knowledge of the role stress genes play in plant stress tolerance, with special emphasis on those regulating the uptake and distribution of K+ and its competitive inhibitor Na+. The present book intends to help college students, teachers, re-

searchers and other readers interested in plant physiology better understand the mech-anisms employed by plants to compensate transient imbalances in the levels of their main cations.


Regulation of Cation Homeostasis in PlantsCarlos Tello Lacal




This extensively illustrated handbook covers all propagation methods, including from seeds, by cutting, and by division, along with information on such topics as layering, grafting, germination time, and strike rate. This book deals with recent developments in plant tissue culture, and presents a critical as-sessment of the proven and potential applications of the various in vitro techniques in details on all the main techniques and

step-by-step photographs; this is an essential guide for all students, researchers as well as gardeners.

This book brings together state-of-the-art applied, practical tools and techniques related to agriculture, development, and the en-vironment in the developing world, examining the relationship between human life, the natural environment, and agriculture. Invaluable in any area of agriculture-from livestock and dairy production to horticulture and agronomy -the text focuses on methods for solving problems students will encounter in the real world using math and logic skills.

Focusing on plant culture development and its applications in biotechnology across a myriad of plant science specialties; this book provides a diverse learning experience and is an essential reference resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers, researchers, and technicians working in plant tissue culture and genetic engineering.



Plant Propagation by Tissue Culture

Fundamentals of Agricultural Science

Plant Tissue Culture, Development and Biotechnology

Arit Okon Efretuei

Hatem Mohamed Hussein

Arit Okon Efretuei

About the EditorArit Efretuei obtained her PhD in Agriculture from the University of Reading, UK in 2015. Her interests are in crop nutrient uptake, soil nutrient management and mitigation of soil nutrient losses to the envi-ronment. She is presently working as a freelance agronomic writer.



About the AuthorHatem M. Elghazali is an Agriculture Engineer and Researcher at Mansoura University, Egypt. He has over 10 years of experience in organic and conventional agriculture at Sekem Company, and have interests in greenhouses and Irrigation systems. He graduated in Agricultural Science from Mansoura University and received his master’s degree in Agriculture Engineering from Mansoura University and is currently working on his doctoral degree.

The safe and efficient use of pesticides plays a main role in con-trolling the diseases of crops. This book explores practical meth-ods for disease control in field and protected crops and outlines current advances in molecular techniques. Healthy crops are essential if yields, quality and profitability are to be maintained. This book covers the recognition, biology, and control of pests and diseases which are a major cause of crop losses, intended to provide a substantive treatment of plant disease management for graduate and undergraduate students in which theoretical and practical elements are combined.

This book is an attempt to honestly evaluate the practical im-plementation of organic farming recommendations and to see their advantages and disadvantages. The most important lesson learnt was that agricultural research and subsequently extension education efforts are logistically difficult to implement and are in fact, far removed from reality. Considering all the possible organic options for enhancing and maintaining soil fertility; this book provides a timely analysis and assessment of the potential of organic agriculture (OA) for rural development and the im-provement of livelihoods.

This edition critically evaluates the agricultural production of both plants and livestock in organic farming systems and delves into the ways that people have approached organic agriculture in sociological, scientific, and economic terms. The book dis-cusses organic farming with regards to erosion of topsoil, and poor food quality owing to pesticides, hormones, and other ad-ditives, which are the well-known realities of the modern crisis in farming.

Single-cell analysis has made increasingly significant contri-butions to our understanding of the role that somatic genome variations play in neuronal diversity and behaviors. In this book, the technologies recently developed for single cell isolation, ge-nome acquisition, transcriptome, and proteome analyses, their applications and the future potentials are thoroughly discussed. The authors present the current state of the art in single cell anal-ysis – from clinical hematology, functional analysis and drug screening, to platelet and microparticle analysis.





Disease Control in Crops

Organic Agriculture Towards Sustainability

Organic and Biodynamic Agriculture

Single-Cell Research: Revolutionizing Molecular Biology

Arit Okon Efretuei

Natalia S Kotian

Hatem Mohamed Hussein


About the AuthorNatalia S Kotian holds Bachelors in Science in Agribusines from Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli and a Masters in Sustainable Agricultural Development in Food Security for Devel-opment from Université Paris-Sud 11, Paris. She was a volunteer at the FAO of the UN in Rome, Italy and later worked in Madhya Pradesh, India for a women farmers’ empowerment programme with Rural Livelihoods Mission of the Govt. of India. This program also involved the promotion of organic agriculture. She has also worked with the Tata Consultancy Services where she wrote agriculture content for their mobile app mKRISHI.

About the AuthorHatem M. Elghazali is an Agriculture Engineer and Researcher at Mansoura University, Egypt. He has over 10 years of experience in organic and conventional agriculture at Sekem Company, and have interests in greenhouses and Irrigation systems. He graduated in Agricultural Science from Mansoura University and received his master’s degree in Agriculture Engineering from Mansoura University and is currently working on his doctoral degree.

About the EditorAleksei A. Stepanenko received his Masters’s degree in Biochemistry from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv Nation-al University and PhD in Molecular biology from Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, where he is currently working as a Research Fellow. His scope of interests is genomic and phenotypic evolution of tumor cells under chemotherapeutic stresses and viro-immunological approaches as an alternative perspective in cancer therapy.


A wide-ranging, interdisciplinary exploration of key topics that interrelate pest management, public health and the environment; the book covers the various aspects of the use of pesticides, their behavior, degradation, and impacts on biological organisms. This work, and the application of agreed protocols for testing, is of crucial importance to the environmentally acceptable use of pesticides and to the further development of integrated pest management systems.


Pesticides and Their Effects on Biological OrganismsLevitah Castil Mapatac

About the EditorLevitah C. Mapatac is an Associate Professor, researcher, writer and a PhD holder from the University in Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. Her interest varies from different chemistry con-cepts and applications and currently doing research in traditional medicines, water waste pollution and environmental chemistry in the aspect of contamination pathways, profilling and rehabilatation of mining waste.



This book is designed as an intensive introduction to the various tools of biology. It focuses on the materials, methods, tools and techniques being developed in the nanoregime towards the life sciences, providing a complete solution of lively, high quality, affordable book for research chemists at universities or in indus-try, graduate students of Biology and Human Biology.

Computer modeling has become a significant and appreciated research tool, supplementing the traditional approaches of theo-ry and experiment. This comprehensive guide provides a coher-ent exhibition of the rapidly growing field of applications of the molecular dynamics simulations in many areas of the science and technology, such as biology, medicine and nanotechnology, due to the progresses of new theories and the remarkable power of the modern computers.

In recent years, there have been considerable developments in techniques for the investigation and utilization of enzymes. In this book, an approach has been made to highlight the different processes and evolved techniques of enzyme engineering to im-prove their feasibility in different industrial and medical fields. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of enzyme engineering, from fundamental principles through to the state-of-the-art in research and industrial applications.

Microorganisms found in nature are involved in various process-es essential to life. They differ from each other in the context of diverse mechanisms which they carry out such as carbon fixation, microbial photosynthesis, and nitrogen fixation, etc. Contributed by recognized leaders in the field, deploying information on mi-croorganisms to the advantage of environmental management and other utilizations; this volume is intended for researchers and students interested in microbial physiology, microbial ecology, environmental sciences, and extremophilic biotechnology.

Mainly focused on the antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) – short amphipathic charged membrane proteins isolated from various lower organisms; the book summarizes up-to-date collections of current research and experimental methods for the isolation, characterization and production of AMPs with a wide spectrum of targets involving viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. It dis-cusses the correlations between activity and typical features of AMPs which will allow the design of new artificial AMPs with

augmented activity.

The arena of metabolomics offers several applications like serv-ing as the molecular phenotype, study evolutionary relation-ships, tracing toxicity studies and to study the phenotype caused by a genotype change. This book brings together the research, concepts and various key aspects of the field of metabolomics with various techniques used in researching the metabolome and the applications of metabolomics. The authors hope that the book is a unique fingerprint as it offers a comprehensive tool to study the chemical fingerprints of various biological systems.

Providing an introduction to the coarse-grained models, in which small groups of atoms are treated as single units, allow-ing extended timescales to be reached. The book discusses the essential equations and provides reasoning and explanations where is required. A wide range of samples and applications, focusing on biochemistry and medicine, are reviewed.







Tools and Techniques in Biology

Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Enzyme Engineering

Microorganisms and their Utilizations

Antimicrobial Peptides

Metabolomics

Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics

Umaiyal Munusamy

Maria Emilova Velinova

Preethi Kartan

Mazhar Rafique


Shiv Sanjeevi and Dr Prerna Pandey


About the AuthorMazhar Rafique is the final year Ph.D. researcher, a writer in Plant-Microbes Interaction from Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan. He did Ph.D. research in the Cukurova University of Turkey where he worked on the interaction of bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi for plant growth promotion, stress tolerance, and climate change mitigation. His key area of interest is soil microbiology, soil ecosystem, climate change, biochar, bacterial utilization and mycorrhizal fungi.

About the AuthorDr Umaiyal Munusamy is a Plant Scientist and currently working as a postdoctoral at Institute of Plantation Studies UPM. She is also an affiliate member of the Young Scientist Network (YSN) Acad-emy Science Malaysia (ASM). Her interest is mainly in science communication, plant biotechnology, transgenic research and plant microbe interactions. Currently she is also keen into looking at sustain-able agriculture processes and technologies in accordance with the climate change. Besides research, her passion in teaching continues into educating refugee children voluntarily. Committed to science communication Dr Umaiyal Munusamy Engaged in Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Festival (KLESF) 2016, had delivered talk on Introduction of Agriculture Engineering to Secondary School Student, per-formed Science Show at FameLab 2017 competition, coaching for contestant participating in scientific communication competition. Last but not least, her passion in writing continues through this book.

About the EditorShiv Sanjeevi Sripathi was a Junior Research Fellow at Microbiology & Cell Biology Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from August 2009 to November 2011. The field of work involved clon-ing of cell wall genes and transcription factors in E. coli & M. smegmatis. This was followed by a stint as a Research and Development Executive at Transasia Biomedicals, Mumbai where he worked on patent writing and developing immunoassays from 2011 till 2013. Since 2013, he has been tutoring biology and chemistry to the students of 11th and 12th grades along with English grammar and communication skills to people of all age groups. Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.

About the EditorMaria Velinova is Ph.D. holder in Quantum chemistry at the University of Sofia since April 2012. Her major research experience is in the field of Computational Chemistry, especially in statistical mechanics methods applied to different sorts of biomolecules. Member of the Laboratory of Quantum and Com-putational Chemistry at the University of Sofia.


About the EditorMaria Velinova is Ph.D. holder in Quantum chemistry at the University of Sofia since April 2012. Her major research experience is in the field of Computational Chemistry, especially in statistical mechanics methods applied to different sorts of biomolecules. Member of the Laboratory of Quantum and Com-putational Chemistry at the University of Sofia.

About the AuthorMaria Velinova is Ph.D. holder in Quantum chemistry at the University of Sofia since April 2012. Her major research experience is in the field of Computational Chemistry, especially in statistical mechanics methods applied to different sorts of biomolecules. Member of the Laboratory of Quantum and Com-putational Chemistry at the University of Sofia.


This simple concise introduction outlines, recent research dis-coveries, and future perspectives of the numerous aspects of drug discovery research, with the compositional properties of the vertebrate genome, namely its isochore organization, the compositional patterns of DNA molecules and of coding se-quences, the compositional correlations between coding and noncoding sequences, and the relationships between isochores and chromosomal bands. It deals with the fundamental prop-

erties of the vertebrate genome, namely the distribution of genes and its associated functional features. Finally, it considers how the structural and functional organization of the human genome arose in evolution.


Recent Discoveries in Human Genome OrganizationAleksei Anatoliyovych Stepanenko




In this book, an attempt is made to offer an insight on the com-mon molecular techniques that are in use and recent advances in molecular diagnostics. In recent years the area of clinical mo-lecular diagnostics has evolved considerably with the advances in fundamental research and technologies of human genetics. The book will be of interest to students and researchers as well as practicing pathologists, dermatology and pathology residents, dermatologists, and dermatopathologists.

In this book, the authors explore how gene silencing methodolo-gy has been successfully applied as therapeutic tool against met-abolic disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases. This tool has also been successfully used to improve crops resistance against plant pathogens. In contrast to conventional knock-out muta-genesis techniques, the “gene-silencing” vectors that allow the study of functions of genes whose complete knock-out would otherwise be lethal to the plant. This volume combines reliable

RNAi protocols for a variety of species with discussion of strategies for the effective design of experiments using this important new technique that is changing the way experimental science is done.

This book congregates the recent published works on commer-cially important enzymes. The aim is to help students and re-searchers in keeping abreast with the scientific developments in the field. With great contribution of authors throughout the world, the book offers instant access to a wealth of key enzyme data—an invaluable, wide-ranging resource for industrial chem-ists, biochemists, biochemical engineers, and students.

This publication provides insight into significant developments in synthetic biology, and intends to guide students, scientists, as well as technology enthusiasts. Focused on the conceptualiza-tion, customization and adaptiveness, design and construction of core components like metabolic pathways, biomolecules and devices and larger systems to solve specific problems; the book is an essential guide to this fascinating new field, and will find a place on the bookshelves of researchers and students working in synthetic chemistry, synthetic and molecular biology, bioen-gineering, and systems biology.

Technologies outlined in this book are categorized as derived from the key disciplines of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and microbiology or with relevance to impact on life sciences that assemble the detailed necessities in terms of sen-sitivity, selectivity and high-throughput in order to broaden their applicability. This book presents a state-of-the-art overview of recent developments in biological techniques.

The research studies on secondary metabolites have increased over the years. These metabolites play a significant role in the adaptation of plants to their environment and are also consid-ered as vital source of active pharmaceuticals. This book mainly discusses the antimicrobial property of different secondary me-tabolites and is a collection of few recent research studies on secondary metabolites by various scientists.

Aiming to foster future collaborations between researchers in algorithms, bioinformatics, and molecular biology, this book serves as an up-to-date survey of the most important recent developments and computational challenges in various gene sequencing techniques. It will highlight the concepts, technolo-gies, and methods of next-generation sequencing to illustrate the breadth and depth of the applications and research areas that are driving progress in genomics.

This book reviews the current metabolic engineering tools and technologies from a practical point of view, and guides research-ers as they overcome challenges at various stages of organism and bioprocess development. This volume provides data-based scientific knowledge and state-of-art information on functional genomics and metabolic engineering intended to researchers and advanced students in biology and engineering to methods of optimizing biochemical systems of biotechnological relevance.








Advances in Molecular Diagnostics

RNAi Technologies

Commercially Important Enzymes

Synthetic Biology: New Insights

Advances in Biotechniques

Secondary Metabolites: Natural Antimicrobial Agents

Next Generation Sequencing & Applications

Metabolic Engineering: New Developments and Applications

Preethi Kartan

Prerna Pandey

Sarika Garg

Prerna Pandey

Preethi Kartan

Sarika Garg

Preethi Kartan

Prerna Pandey




About the EditorSarika Garg procured her doctoral degree at the Max Planck Unit For Structural Molecular Biology, University of Hamburg, Germany in 2011. She has diverse research interests and has contributed im-mensely in many research fields viz. Enzyme Technology, Environmental Science, and Neuroscience. She has numerous research papers and review articles to her credit as well as two books. She is a recipient of 2012 SHRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Award and 2012 Laura E. Chapman Research Award. She is currently working as a Career Counselor in her very own venture ‘higherstudiescounseling.com’, Montreal, Canada and as a freelancer science writer.


About the EditorDr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.






This book starts with an introduction and description of the Hu-man Microbiome Project, an ongoing effort to understand the Human Microbiome. The next sections look into the microbiota and microbiome of specific body fluids, and tissues. Further-more, it is dedicated to in vitro and in vivo models for the study of the Human Microbiota and Microbiome, with the study of the metabolome. State-of-the-art chapters are contributed by a group of pioneers in their respective fields.

This book describes how anabolic steroids are used, considers problems with counterfeit drugs, and includes profiles of the most commonly used steroids and supplements covering every aspect of chemically enhanced effects. The text also covers the typical analytical problems of steroid biochemistry. The book will be of great use to researchers who utilizes chromatographic methods in their work with steroids.

In this book, an attempt is made to offer an insight on the com-mon molecular techniques that are in use and recent advanc-es in in medical and veterinary science, forensics, biodefense, plant science, food safety and quarantine science. Providing a comprehensive and practical overview of the state-of-the-art molecular biological diagnostic strategies that are currently used in a wide variety of disciplines; the book will be equally useful to students, scientists and professionals working in the field of molecular diagnostics.

DNA sequencing is critical to identifying many human genetic disorders caused by DNA mutations, including cancer. Pyrose-quencing has opened up new possibilities for performing se-quence-based DNA analysis. Pyrosequencing has been success-ful for both confirmatory sequencing and de novo sequencing. This volume packed with key features regarding different aspects of pyrosequencing technology includes the general principles, enzyme properties, sequencing modes, instrumentation, limita-tions, potential and future applications.

Specializing in plasmids and their biomedical use, including all relevant aspects of production, applications, quality, and regula-tions; this book explains the various contributions that plasmids make to this pool: the replication, stable inheritance and trans-fer modules, the phenotypic markers they carry, the way they evolve, the ways they contribute to their host. It is an invaluable reference for molecular biologists, microbiologists, and biotech-nology researchers.

This book provides an overview of the main product classes and platform chemicals produced by biotechnological pro-cesses today, with applications in the food, healthcare and fine chemical products. Both macro- and microeconomic aspects of biotechnology are discussed in this book for biologists studying microbiology, biochemistry and genetics. It also deals with some aspects of the pharmaceutical approval process—marketing au-thorizations and certain testing requirements.

The study of infectious disease and the body’s response to them has a major role for the development of immunology. Moreover, the concept of germ theory of disease has contributed to the field of immunology. This edition offers readers a carefully struc-tured approach to learning the building blocks of the immune system, cells, organs and major receptor molecules, as well as initiation and the way in which these components combine to generate the immune response and how these responses relate to infectious diseases.


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Human Microbiota and Microbiome

Steroid Biochemistry

Molecular Diagnostics

Pyrosequencing: Innovations and Applications

Plasmid Biology

Commercial Aspects of Biotechnological Processes

Immunology and Serology

Patricia Marques

Olivia Bouisset

Patricia Marques

Prerna Pandey

Patricia Marques

Navodita Bhatnagar

Patricia Marques


About the EditorNavodita Bhatnagar finished her masters in technology and currently pursuing her PhD in environ-mental sciences from Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland. She’s a keen enthusiast of environment protection and management. An alumunus of Indo-German centre for sustainibility which is essentially a collaborative interface to gather scientists in the field of environment sciences to come together and work for the common cause which is environment protection.




About the EditorOlivia graduated from Oxford University, where she received a PhD in Biochemistry in 2012. Her research interests span from the use of single molecule scale methods on membrane proteins for bionanotechnological applications to the characterisation of potential inhibitors of the amyloid beta peptide aggregation – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. A post-doctoral fellow and then research engineer at CNRS (French national centre for scientific research) for three years, she now works as a scientific and medical translator.



Nanotechnology involves the application of structures, charac-terization, design, devices, production, and systems at the nano-meter scale. This edited collection from leading thinkers and researchers in the field gives an overview of current research on nano-bio interactions, with a focus on the effects of nanoparticle physical characteristics on their interactions with live cells. The potential of nanotechnology in modern therapy of human dis-

eases and the recent advantages in this field are summarized. An overview of limitations facing nanotechnology-based therapies is presented.


Nanomedicine and Nanotechnology: Possibilities and ChallengesAleksei Anatoliyovych Stepanenko




This book discusses the various studies on biofilm formation on various surfaces and its implications i.e. the affects that biofilm have on many areas of human activity including food process-ing, transportation, public infrastructure, and most importantly healthcare; overall an interesting read. In this book, leading sci-entists and researchers provide an up-to-date review of the latest scientific research on these fascinating microbial communities and predict future trends and growth areas in biofilm-related research.

Research in the field of biobleaching has examined the use of several enzymes produced by bacteria or fungi or biotechnology or microbes themselves or even a cocktail of nature’s harvest as microbes and their enzymes to remove color. This book serves to address various aspects of this field including the history, re-search conducted, various agents used for biobleaching and also present a merit-demerit analysis and scope of the subject. The authors seek to do their part to environmental safety as this book

offers a comprehensive account of the use of nature’s agents in decolorization, thereby, leaving a world with color for generations ahead.

This book concentrates on research and developments in the measurement, synthesis, assembly and manipulation of molecu-lar wires and nanostructures. Bringing together experiment and theory to enable applications in real-life devices, this handbook and ready reference provides essential information on how to control and direct charge transport. This book is aimed at chem-ists, computer scientists, surface scientists, physicists, and ap-plied mathematicians.

This book is only a short overview of the big field that is the ELISA technique world with new methods being developed dai-ly. New methods combining this method with RFLP, PCR, mi-croarray, microfluidics, live-cell imaging, etc. are also discussed. The book provides readers wide-ranging coverage of the basic systems that make ELISA one of the most powerful techniques in science today, and also examines in detail the data obtained by ELISA and their analysis and actual manipulation.

The potential of connecting technology between live beings and manufactured items opens up a vista of exciting research. This timely volume explores the study of mechanical systems that function like living organisms or specific parts of living organ-isms: that seems straight from scenes of a science fiction tale. This book shall include the history, research into the field of bi-onics along with various aspects of the products/technologies that use bionics and the scope of this field of research. Through

this book, the editors hope to increase the interest and research in this field to open up vistas in research.

Biocatalysis has become a key technology in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This book addresses the use of enzymes in biocatalysis through a series of chapters from leading scientists within academic and industrial fields. A com-prehensive guide packed with the latest developments in the chemical biology of enzymes together with a variety of applica-tion-oriented topics.

Edited by experts in the field, this volume includes contributions discussing dimensional organization of the bacterial cell, vari-ous subcellular structures found in bacteria. Providing an inte-grated collection of contributions from leading researchers and scientists; this book will be of invaluable reference for research-ers and of general use to teachers, advanced students in the life sciences, and all scientists in bacterial cell biology.







Microbial Biofilms

Biobleaching

Molecular Wires

ELISA: Theory and Practice

Bionics: Artificial Life Parts

Enzyme Biocatalysis

Bacterial Cell Biology

Jaspreet Banga



Patricia Marques


Vikas Mishra

Olivia Bouisset


About the EditorJaspreet Banga has completed PhD from Central Drug Research Institute, India and Master of Technol-ogy from Indian Institute of Technology. Jaspreet’s interests range from Drug development, Purification, Fermentation technology, Plant Biotechnology and Oncology.


About the EditorsShiv Sanjeevi Sripathi was a Junior Research Fellow at Microbiology & Cell Biology Department, Indi-an Institute of Science, Bangalore from August 2009 to November 2011. The field of work involved cloning of cell wall genes and transcription factors in E. coli & M. smegmatis. This was followed by a stint as a Research and Development Executive at Transasia Biomedicals, Mumbai where he worked on patent writing and developing immunoassays from 2011 till 2013. Since 2013, he has been tutoring biology and chemistry to the stude nts of 11th and 12th grades along with English grammar and communication skills to people of all age groups. Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.


About the EditorsOlivia graduated from Oxford University, where she received a PhD in Biochemistry in 2012. Her research interests span from the use of single molecule scale methods on membrane proteins for bionanotechnological applications to the characterisation of potential inhibitors of the amyloid beta peptide aggregation – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. A post-doctoral fellow and then research engineer at CNRS (French national centre for scientific research) for three years, she now works as a scientific and medical translator.

About the EditorsShiv Sanjeevi Sripathi was a Junior Research Fellow at Microbiology & Cell Biology Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from August 2009 to November 2011. The field of work involved cloning of cell wall genes and transcription factors in E. coli & M. smegmatis. This was followed by a stint as a Research and Development Executive at Transasia Biomedicals, Mumbai where he worked on patent writing and developing immunoassays from 2011 till 2013. Since 2013, he has been tutoring biology and chemistry to the stude nts of 11th and 12th grades along with English grammar and communica-tion skills to people of all age groups. Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.

About the EditorsShiv Sanjeevi Sripathi was a Junior Research Fellow at Microbiology & Cell Biology Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from August 2009 to November 2011. The field of work involved cloning of cell wall genes and transcription factors in E. coli & M. smegmatis. This was followed by a stint as a Research and Development Executive at Transasia Biomedicals, Mumbai where he worked on patent writing and developing immunoassays from 2011 till 2013. Since 2013, he has been tutoring biology and chemistry to the stude nts of 11th and 12th grades along with English grammar and communica-tion skills to people of all age groups. Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.



The book provides an overview of the main production hosts and platform organisms used today as well as promising future cell factories. Designed for students and practitioners of biotech-nology and related fields, this book describes the potential ap-plications of microorganisms in biotechnology in the industrial sector.

This book is an attempt to bring together in one place some of the latest advances in computational biology. With this in mind, we have included tutorials on many of the key topics in the volume, designed to introduce biological scientists to some of the computational techniques that might otherwise be unfamil-iar to them. This book is written keeping in mind the graduates and researchers studying life sciences using computational tech-niques. Although, it can also be used by undergraduates as a

spring board for exploring the field of Computational Biology. This could serve as a supplement for people involved in specialized research.

Fungi are commonly used for current chemotherapeutics, for example, penicillin’s, for folk and traditional medicines, for pest control, and in food industry. Fungal Biology is the fully updated new edition of this undergraduate text, including the growth and physiology of fungi. A section of the book deals with pathogenic effects of fungus on animals and plants with symbiotic associa-tions of fungi. The book closes with the role of fungi in humans and its significance in human life. This book has been written for students of graduate level who study mycology and are in search for knowledge related to fungi.

Packed with comprehensive tools and techniques, this guide presents to the reader a detailed, yet easily accessible, descrip-tion of the whole field of gene therapy. This volume discusses methods currently used in preclinical and clinical gene therapy describing the basic biology and potential application of viruses as gene transfer reagents. Representative strategies are provided for gene targeting and for viral or nonviral gene delivery in can-cer therapy, as well as a significant number of clinical protocols for the development of novel cancer gene therapies.

Covering the ecological activities of microbes in the biosphere with an emphasis on microbial interactions within their envi-ronments and communities; the chapters will highlight the con-cepts, technologies, and methods of next-generation sequenc-ing to illustrate the breadth and depth of the applications and research areas that are driving progress in genomics. This book covers topics of these applications, including potential limita-tions and expanded application in the future.

This newly edited book in the advances in material systems for application in medicine and biology will address the novel application of micro and nanosystems in biological research, diagnostics and therapeutics. Specifically the book will address research aspects related to material in imaging and biological research, nanomaterials as a bio-sensing tool, oligonucleotides and biopolymer as nanobuilding blocks, nanomaterials for drug delivery, medicinal and therapeutic application and cytotoxicity of nanomaterials.







Applications of Microorganisms in Industrial Biotechnology

Methods in Computational Biology

Fungal Biology

Tools and Applications in Gene Therapy

Next Generation Sequencing and Microbial Ecology

Micro- and Nanosystems for Biotechnology

Patrícia Alexandra Batista Branco

U. S. Raghavender

Roksana Khalid

Tripti Sahu and Satpal S Bisht

Dr Prashant Pant, Dr Pratibha Pant and Dr Prerna Pandey

Abhishek Gupta

About the EditorsDr. Prashant Pant, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. Currently, he is also Chief Editor of Bioinformatics Review and a co-founder/Executive Chief Editor of a Science Journal in Hindi Language “Swadeshi Vigyan” for the native language speaking com-munities.

Dr. Pratibha Pant, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India and has a teaching experience of more than 6 years.

Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.

About the AuthorPatricia Alexandra Batista Branco has received her PhD in Food Engineering from Higher Institute of Agronomy, Lisbon, Portugal and Masters’ in Molecular Biology in Health from Egas Moniz School of Health, Portugal. She is an active researcher with many years of experience and has published research papers with reputed Journals.

About the EditorDr. Abhishek Gupta is currently a National Post-Doctoral Fellow (NPDF) at All India Institute of Med-ical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He has completed their Doctoral Degree (Ph.D) from School of Basic Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi HP India. He obtained his B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from MJP R University Bareilly India and M.Sc. Biotechnology from School of Biotechnology, Devi Ahilya University, Indore India. His recent research is focused on carbon nanoparticles (C-dots) for toxic metal and biomolecule sensing system. He has more than 15 publications in reputed inter-national journal (Nano Letter, Chem Comm, JPC Letter, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Nature Scientific Reports and etc.) with average Impact factor > 5.50.

About the EditorRoksana obtained her MSc from McMaster University in 2016. Her interests span from microbiology to neuroscience and she is currently working on the gut-brain axis as a visiting researcher at the Kar-olinska Institutet.


About the AuthorsTripti Sahu is a noted scientific writer/editor from India. She was awarded the prestigious DST IN-SPIRE Fellowship by the government of India for her doctoral research. After completing her doctoral research on hot spring cyanobacteria, she has been working as a writer and editor for many scientific organizations, Pulsus medical journals among others.

Dr.Satpal Singh Bisht is a well known Indian Scientist, working as a Professor at Kumaun University, India. Dr.Satpal Singh Bisht possesses more than 20 years of teaching and research experience in the field of Biological Sciences. Dr.Bisht has published more than 80 research papers in the journals of international repute and is member of various administrative and academic bodies in many Indian universities and institutions.

Providing a comprehensive overview of the structural and mo-lecular biology of cellular processes that occur at or near bac-terial membranes; this timely volume points out the problems and experimental approaches. The volume also serves as an important depository for state-of-the-art technologies, methods, theoretical simulations and innovative ideas and hypotheses for further research in the field.


Bacterial Growth and DivisionDr Deepak Anand and Dr Prerna Pandey

About the EditorsDeepak Anand, PhD, is a Postdoc Fellow and a junior researcher at Max-Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology, Marburg, Germany; actively involved in understanding the mechanism of bacterial cell division and chromosome segregation. He has contributed 2 reviews and 5 research articles in peer reviewed journals. He is member body of the postdoc representative, department of Ecophysiology, at Max-Planck Institute, Marburg.

Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.



The purpose of this book is to provide that knowledge about recent advancements in the emerging fields of Biofertilizers and Biofungicides as both of them are considered to be ecofriendly as well as sustainable substitutes to chemical fertilizers and fun-gicides respectively. With special focus on recent advances in this technology; this book will be of use and interest to consul-tants, researchers, libraries, and entrepreneurs, manufacturers of Biofertilizers and for those who wants to venture in to this field.

This unique book looks at the biology of aging from a funda-mentally new perspective, emphasizing the new intellectual and molecular perspectives that have transformed evolutionary stud-ies in the last decade. The book’s wide-ranging topics include expression patterns of genes, developmental bias, the role of developmental genes, and genetic determinism.

From major theoretical models to quasi-species models are dis-cuss in detail in this book. In addition to these, the book de-scribes, modern viral genomic analysis providing evolutionary history of viruses to some level. Information about evolution of plant viruses cannot be denied, as plants are the main source of food for all living beings. A section of this book has also touched evolution of plant viruses. It is recommend reading for those who have knowledge about viral evolution and who are seekers of information regarding viral evolution.

This text offers clear, comprehensive and unique coverage of genetics, with an emphasis on applications, including basic molecular cloning procedures; genetic modification of cells, including stem cells; as well as multicellular organisms, using problem-based case study examples applied in basic biology, agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine.





Biofertilizers and Biofungicides

Evolutionary Biology

Evolution of Viruses

Principles of Genetic Engineering

Dr. Ghazala Yaqub

Stephen Rego

Stephen Rego

Tripti Sahu and Satpal S Bisht

About the AuthorsTripti Sahu is a noted scientific writer/editor from India. She was awarded the prestigious DST INSPIRE Fellowship by the government of India for her doctoral research. After completing her doctoral research on hot spring cyanobacteria, she has been working as a writer and editor for many scientific organiza-tions, Pulsus medical journals among others.

Dr.Satpal Singh Bisht is a well known Indian Scientist, working as a Professor at Kumaun University, India. Dr.Satpal Singh Bisht possesses more than 20 years of teaching and research experience in the field of Biological Sciences. Dr.Bisht has published more than 80 research papers in the journals of international repute and is member of various administrative and academic bodies in many Indian universities and institutions.


About the EditorStephen obtained his PhD from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2013 where his gradu-ate research focused on cancer immunology and the tumor microenvironment. He received postdoc-toral training in regenerative and translational medicine, specifically gastrointestinal tissue engineering, at the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine. Currently, Stephen is an instructor for anatomy and physiology and biology at Forsyth Technical Community College.


With the flood of genomics and proteomics data, it is imperative that students in biology have a basic understanding of the data in biological repositories. In this book, we present basic con-cepts in computational molecular biology in the form of sim-ple capsules. The places which demand detailed explanation have been dealt with accordingly. The presentation has been kept terse short. This book will help readers with the molecular knowledge and stimulates their interest in further investigation and development in the field of computational biosciences.


Computational Molecular Bioscience: ConceptsU. S. Raghavender


This book brings together the research articles and studies on beekeeping, including information on selection, rearing, eggs, and many other aspects of bee breeding. Hope this book con-tributes in flourishing honey bees’ products that contributes in its turn in our daily diets and health besides bees contributes to the provision of pollination services, assuring crop yields and helping maintain plant biodiversity in natural ecosystems. The publication was made possible due to the efforts and the exper-tise of the contributing authors.

Breeding Honey BeesDr. Hazem Fouda

About the EditorHazem Shawky Fouda has a PhD. In Agriculture Sciences, obtained his PhD. from the Faculty of Agri-culture, Alexandria University, 2008. He is working in Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organiza-tion (CATGO) since 1999 till present. Was working in the International Cotton Training Center (ICTC) – Cotton Arbitration & Testing General Organization (CATGO) from 2000 till 2015, as a Lecturer & Classer’s Trainer for Egyptian and foreigner classers, technicians, ginners, spinners & traders in all cotton aspects starting from picking seed cotton till preparing bales for export including other cotton aspects and training them practically on classing cotton.


Plant analysis most commonly refers to the measurement of es-sential nutrient content of plant tissue by laboratory analysis. Modern plant analysis is used primarily as a source of infor-mation on plant nutrient status and, ultimately, as a tool to aid in nutrient management decisions. This book deals with plant analysis as an applied science.

Publication Date: 2017 | Copyright 2017 | HB 9781680957808 | Price: $170

Plant analysis as an applied science

Vikas Mishra



Statistical genetics is a scientific field concerned with the de-velopment and application of statistical methods for drawing inferences from genetic data. This book covers the statistical models and methods that are used to understand human genet-ics, following the historical and recent developments of human genetics.

Air, water and soil pollution influence vegetation. Primary air pollutants such as reactive compounds of sulphur (sulphur ox-ides), nitrogen (nitrogen oxides), carbon monoxide and hydro-carbons, are emitted from fossil fuel combustion. Secondary pollutatnts, primarily ground level zone have severe impli-cations on plants. These pollutants enter through stomata and adversely affect plant functions. Plant response to pollutants varies with species, age, variety and other abiotic factors. Sul-

phur dioxide increases stomatal opening resulting in loss of water, disrupts photosyn-thetic mechanism, causes interveinal cholorosis, and reduces quanity and quality of plant yield. Ozone, among all the pollutats, has been documented to have the most detrimental effects on the plants. Ozone causes damage to almost all levels of plant functions, such as leaf injury, stomatal conductance, photosynthesis, carbon allocation and respiration. On the other hand, elevated levels of CO2 increase photosynthetic rate and demonstrtae positive impact on crop productivity. Certain measures taken to reduce emission of primary pollutants, such as, using fuels low in sulphur content, introduction of catalytic converters to reduce exhaust pollutants, reducing application of nitrogen-based fertilizers, and switching to cleaner energy sources, may reduce air pollution and its deleterious effects on vegetation.

Chromosome engineering is the controlled generation of chro-mosomal deletions, inversions, or translocations with defined endpoints. This book surveys the entire range of general aspects of chromosome research on plants, and deals with the cytoge-netics of plant materials including legumes, vegetable and oil crops, sugar crops, forage crops, fiber crops, medicinal crops and ornamentals.

The immobilized enzyme is defined as the confinement of en-zyme in a distinct phase (matrix/support). The advantages of immobilized versus soluble enzymes included easy recovery of both enzymes and products, multiple re-use of enzymes, con-tinuous operation of enzymatic processes, rapid termination of reactions, and a greater variety of bioreactor designs. Several methods were used for immobilization and various factors influ-enced the performance of immobilized enzymes. This work fo-cused on the developments of several techniques and ideal ma-

terials to enhance the enzyme productivity and increase their shelf life. It also addresses several established and emerging industrial applications for immobilized enzymes, such as high-fructose corn syrup production, pectin hydrolysis, interesterification of food fats and oils.

A plant pigment is any type of colored substance produced by a plant. The quality of a food is judged by consumer according to its appearance, taste, and texture. This book focuses on the chemistry and biochemistry of compounds responsible for the pigments, flavor, and textures.

Fermented foods are widely used in developing countries as one of the most staple food sources, playing a key factor in human being healthy foods for centuries. With the advance of biotech-nologies, tremendous applications and techniques have been introduced intensively into fermented food studies, revealing various aspects of fermented food such as microorganism, pro-duction process, metabolites, and healthy values of these foods.

This book will discuss the general aspects of biotechnology and biochemistry appli-cations in fermented foods, including fermenting starters such as yeast, fungi, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), acetic acid bacteria (AAB), as well as technological relevancy in fermented food production. Besides, different types of fermented products from various food sources like cereals, milk, sausages, vegetables, legumes with their health benefits and their potentials in the 21st century are also discussed.







Basics of Modern Statistical Genetics

Plant Response to Air Pollution

Chromosome Engineering in Plants: Genetics, Breeding, Evolution

Immobilized Enzyme: Principles and Applications

Plant Pigments, Flavors and Textures: The chemistry and Biochemistry of Selected Compounds

Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Fermented Foods

Linda Lait

Dr. Nisha Dahiya

Carlos Tello Lacal

Nguyen Minh Nhut

Dr. Sajid Mehmood

Nguyen Minh Nhut

The new advances in the field of genetics have led to numerous medical breakthroughs in the past few years. Genetic Analysis: Integrating Genes and Genomes provides an insight on the ad-vances made in human genetics in the last few years. The editor has comprehensively assembled recent developments on the use of modern genetic analytical tools for answering biological questions related to genomic screening, mutations, gene and environment interactions, comparative and molecular genomic

approaches for detecting genetic components of diseases.

Dramatic progress in molecular biology and genetic engineer-ing has recently produced an unparalleled wealth of informa-tion on the mechanisms of plant and pathogen interactions at the cellular and molecular levels. This book offers fresh insight into the interplay of signaling systems in plant and pathogen interactions. It delineates the battle between plant and fungal pathogen and the complex signaling systems involved.



Genetic Analysis: Integrating Genes and Genomes

Fungal Pathogenesis in Plants and Crops: Molecular Biology and Host Defense

Dr. Prerna Pandey

Carlos Tello Lacal

Vegetation is plant life, which can vary from unexplored tropical forests to the cultivated plants of a farm or garden. Vegetation provides food, shelter, habitat, and a number of other services to the natural world, whether it is clinging to sandy dunes in the desert or taking over abandoned properties in a settled temper-ate zone. This book presents comprehensive, integrated account of plant communities and their environments.


Applied Vegetation Science

Dr. Hazem Fouda



Food biopreservation employs naturally occurring microorgan-ism with their respective antimicrobial feature to preserve the food is one of the food safety aspects that have been researched immensely for years. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), bacteriocin, bacteriophage and bacteriocin-encoded enzymes are those factors involves in food biopreservation with a long history. For each type of processed food, mostly a particular factor will in-

volve, or sometimes the combination two or more antimicrobial agents will play the role. This work (Analytical Techniques for Food Biopreservation) will focus on recent innovations on analytical aspect of food preservation by biological process, including methodologies, parameters, strength and weaknesses of each approach. Natural anti-microbials in particular food preservation processes will be also addressed in the later part of this book.

Cell biology is a branch of biology that studies the different structures and functions of the cell and focuses mainly on the idea of the cell as the basic unit of life. This book provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts of cell biol-ogy. Cell biology focuses more on the study of eukaryotic cells, and their signaling pathways, rather than on prokaryotes which is covered under microbiology.

Agrochemical or agrichemical, a contraction of agricultural chemical, is a generic term for the various chemical products used in agriculture. This book highlights the physical chemis-try of surfactant solutions, detailing a fundamental method of selecting surfactants for agrochemical formulations and delin-eating how surfactants enhance the biological efficacy of ag-rochemicals.

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of growing plants. It includes the cultivation of medicinal plants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and ornamental trees and plants. This book focuses on horticulture with new technologies and applications.

The most recent developments, strategies and innovations in plant genetic engineering for the improved nutritive quality, drought, salt and abiotic stress tolerance, production of the highly potent therapeutic agents, active recombinant proteins and enzyme variants tailored to specific needs, control of different viruses and disease resistance are discussed. Transgenic approaches, which pave the way for the creation of

novel plants with improved traits, and future needs in transgenic plants safety and risk.assessment are considered

An overview of important plant diseases caused by viruses, fo-cusing not only on those that are well-known but also those that are emerging as serious threats for the production of eco-nomically and socially important crops around the world is presented. The epidemiology and molecular biology of viruses, the plant responses, the symptoms and pathogenicity of the diseases, the detection methods and the available viral control strategies are outlined.







Analytical Techniques for Food Biopreservation

Cell Biology - New Insights

Agrochemicals

Horticulture — New Technologies and Applications

Recent Advances in Plant Genetic Engineering

Handbook of Plant Virus Diseases

Nguyen Minh Nhut

Dr. Prerna Pandey

Valeria Severino

Preethi Kartan



Accuracy and precision in measurements are the obligatory in any aspect, and its role in food additive analysis is the primi-tive requirement, ensuring food production process is properly controlled. While there have already established protocols of food additive analysis, both researchers and food manufacturers have coming up with thousands of new food additive analysis in recent years. Due to the complexity of food additive matrix, differences in analytic testing instruments, parameters, and

chemicals available, some food analytical methods have been recognized as “standard methods” while others bear limitations that cannot be applied in larger scales. The first part of this book (Food Additives: Analytical Methods) will discuss on methodologies of major food additive analysis with their pros and cons. The later parts will delve into recent innovation of particular food additive analysis, their characteristics, parameters, and recommendations for future research.

Botany is the scientific study of plants that deals with plant life and development. It is a part of biology and is also known as Plant Biology. Botany is a broad term for great variety of sci-entific disciplines that study plants. Some of the disciplines are structure, organization, physiology, development, metabolism, genetics, diseases, to name a few. It is one of the ancient sci-ences in the world, with thousands of years old research and exploration illustrated documents. Nowadays, the extent of bot-

any has expanded to study 550000 species and beyond. The botanical research has manifold applications including supply of foods, medicines, building materials, and other plant products.



Food Additives: Analytical Methods

Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology

Nguyen Minh Nhut

Sarika Garg

Integrated pest management is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. It uses natural pred-ators, pest-resistant plants, and other methods to preserve a healthy environment in an effort to decrease reliance on harmful pesticides. This book covers a broad and comprehensive range of topics in integrated pest management, focused primarily on theory and concepts.


Insecticides - Advances in Integrated Pest Management

Vikas Mishra



Genetic diversity is the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is distinguished from genetic variability, which describes the tendency of genetic character-istics to vary. This book provides a glimpse into the dynamic process of genetic diversity by presenting the research of some of the scientists who are engaged in development of new tools and ideas in genetic diversity.

The concept of plant conservation involves the protection of various plant and flower species from around the world. Plant conservation strategies exist because thousands of plant species worldwide help to sustain life to humans and animals, as well as planet Earth. This book outlines why plant conservation is so important and why we need the many methods, approaches and techniques for plant conservation.

Soil is a concoction of solids, liquids, gases and numerous liv-ing organisms. Being a living system, soil needs uniform care and attention as the plants that grow in it. Soil must provide an adequate habitat for the growth of specific plants. Therefore, soil scientists are inquisitive in studying various physical, chem-ical and biological properties of the soil. Certain bacterial spe-cies present in soil are known to play an important role in the availability of micronutrients from soil to plants. Water retention

property of the soil has also acquired much attention for the growth of specific crop. Considering all these aspects, efforts have been done to integrate many research studies displaying the properties of soil in different regions of the world and ways to manipulate them for plant growth and development. The book comprises 17 different research pa-pers (case studies) and reviews covering vast aspects of plant and soil science.

Poultry diseases are diseases that afflict poultry. The eradication of poultry disease is very important to the poultry industry. Ma-jor types of poultry include chicken, turkey, duck, ostrich, cor-nish game hen, etc. This book gives latest information on poultry diseases including avian influenza.

Pesticides are considered as potential molecules to combat insects, pests, diseases and weeds in agricultural, horticultural cropping system as well as health management systems. Pesti-cides of chemical origin are highly effective against the target organism. This book discusses the effects of chemical pesticides on fishes, earthworms, beneficial microbes, and natural enemies

in agricultural ecosystems.

Plant tissue culture is the in vitro manipulation of plant cells and tissues under aseptic conditions. Gottlieb Haberlandt pioneered the plant tissue culture concept in the first decade of 20th century (1902). Remarkable progress has been made in plant tissue culture since then. It can be used to initiate cell division, regenerate lost organs or whole transformed plants from transformed cells or tissue. Plant hormones, Cytokinin,

Auxin and their derivatives are known to play a key role in promoting cell division. There is considerable interest and research in progress worldwide for the commercial exploitation of plant tissue culture in areas viz. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry etc. Many therapeutic agents have also been produced by the commercial exploitation of plant cell and tissue culture technology. In the present book, efforts have been done to integrate many research studies displaying the proper application of plant tissue culture technology for the production of many commercially important plants including medicinal plants. The book comprises 18 different research papers (case studies) and .reviews covering vast aspects in the field of plant tissue culture







Molecular Approaches to Genetic Diversity

Plant Conservation: An Ecosystem Approach

Plant & Soil Science: Fundamentals & Applications

Poultry Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment

Pesticides - Advances in Chemical and Botanical Pesticides

Plant Tissue Culture: Basic and Applied

Dr. Q. Tian Wang

Jaspreet Banga

Sarika Garg

Preethi Kartan

Valeria Severino

Sarika Garg

Plant anatomy is the study of the physical structure of plants. It focuses on the most widely-accepted theories of structure and function plant. Economic botany is the commercial exploitation of plants by people. Economic botany contributes significantly to anthropology, biology, conservation, botany, and other fields of science. This book presents the basic concepts and terminol-ogy of plant anatomy with a special emphasis on its significance and applications and offers more emphasis on key topics like biotechnology and ethnobotany.


Plant Anatomy and Economic Botany

Vikas Mishra

Rice is a staple food for half of the world’s population. Produc-tivity of rice has largely been improved since the green revolu-tion in 1960s. Further improvement of rice yield is necessary to keep pace with population growth, which is a challenging task for breeders. This book reviews current knowledge in germ-plasm exploration, genetic basis of complex traits, and molecu-lar breeding strategies in rice.


Rice - Germplasm, Genetics and ImprovementValeria Severino



Sustainable forest management is the management of forests according to the principles of sustainable development. Sustain-able forest management has to keep the balance between three main pillars: ecological, economic and socio-cultural. This book presents methods and operational examples of forest change de-tection, forest defoliation monitoring, forest classification, and forest growth modeling.

Land degradation is a process in which the value of the bio-physical environment is affected by a combination of human-in-duced processes acting upon the land. It is a broad term that can be applied differently across a wide range of scenarios. This book provides a clear synthesis of ways of understanding the phenomenon of land degradation.

Tremendous progress in plant genome engineering using trans-genic techniques and genome editing tools is explored. The achievements, improvements and challenges in an increase of crop drought tolerance, yields and nutritional quality, protection from insect pests and disease prevention, color modifications, the development and uses of plant-based veterinary/human vac-cines and recombinant therapeutic proteins produced in various expression platforms are discussed.

Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. This book presents high quality and high impact original re-search on agricultural crop and forest productivity to improve food and energy security.

An overview of genome modification methods and the trans-genic animal models for human complex diseases, the pros and cons of model systems, the history and recent progress of preclinical therapy research in the transgenic animal models is presented. The current and emerging challenges in different medicine fields and ways to address these challenges using an-

imal models as well as the opportunities that non-mainstream animals offer for current and future biomedical research are discussed.

Biofuels are a type of renewable fuel, usually found in liquid form that have been distilled and produced from a variety of grains and animal fats. This book brings together the basic prin-ciples of agricultural sustainability and special stipulations for biofuels, from the economic and ecological opportunities and challenges of sustainable biofuel crop production to the unique characteristics of particular crops which make them ideal for biofuel applications.







Sustainable Forest Management

Land Degradation & Development

Transgenic Plants - Advances and Limitations

Food and Energy Security

Transgenic Animals: Principles and Development

Biofuel Crop Sustainability

Jaspreet Banga

Jaspreet Banga.


Dr. Hazem Fouda


Preethi Kartan

Biodiversity refers to the variety of life. It is seen in the number of species in an ecosystem or on the entire earth. Wheat is a type of grass grown all over the world for its highly nutritious and useful grain. It is one of the top three most produced crops in the world, along with corn and rice. This book focuses on biodiversity and wheat improvement.


Biodiversity and Wheat Improvement

Vikas Mishra

Manure is organic matter, derived from animal feces, which can be used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. This book presents an accessible overview of environmental friendly technologies for managing animal manure more efficiently and in a sustainable manner. It describes the physical and chemical characteristics of animal manure and microbial processes.


Animal Manure Recycling: Treatment and ManagementVikas Mishra

Urban tree management is the key basis for greener cities of the future. It is a practical discipline which includes tree selection, planting, care and protection and the overall management of trees as a collective resource. This book presents the fundamen-tals, methods and tools of urban tree management.


Urban Tree Management

Dr. Hazem FoudaSorghum is a genus of plants in the grass family. Sorghum is one of the top cereal crops in the world, along with wheat, oats, corn, rice, and barley. One species is grown for grain, while many others are used as fodder plants, either intentionally cul-tivated or allowed to grow naturally, in pasture lands. This book focuses on technology and production of sorghum.


Sorghum: Technology and Production

Valeria Severino



Plants are affected by fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes which cause a range of diseases in plants. Certain abiotic factors such as temperature, nutrition, moisture and toxicity also results in stunted growth, low productivity and death in crops. Globally, about 10-16% crop yield is lost to plant dis-eases which cost about US$220 billion. Management of plant diseases relies on a number of general strategies as fungicide

spray, cultivating pathogen resistant varieties, adopting crop rotation and reduction of plant stress. Fungicides are majorly used for the management of plant diseases, which is leading to the increased incidence of fungicide resistance in pathogens. The use of fungicides is also causing environmental concerns use to their heavy agrochemical use. Certain non-chemical approaches to disease control such as biological control meth-ods, host-plant resistance and use of bacteriophages, are being exploited for effective disease control.

Soil physics is the study of soil physical properties and process-es. It is applied to management and prediction under natural and managed ecosystems. Soil physics deals with the dynamics of physical soil components and their phases as solid, liquids, and gases. This book describes the physical properties of soils and how these properties affect agriculture and the environ-ment.

Barley is one of the world’s most important crops with uses rang-ing from food and feed production, malting and brewing to its use as a model organism in molecular research. This book looks at all aspects of the barley crop from taxonomy and morphology through to end use.




Disease Control in Crops

Soil Physics: Agriculture and Environmental Applications

Barley: Production, Improvement, and Uses

Dr. Nisha Dahiya

Dr. Hazem Fouda

Valeria Severino


Animal and Veterinary ScienceDelve Publishing

This book provides an international perspective on recent devel-opments in the area of dairy ingredients and dairy technology. The aim of this work is to signify some of the major scientific advances made in dairy processing technical approaches, in-cluding genomic studies on dairy cultures, engineering of cul-ture attributes, advances in phage control and transgenic animal technology will continue to benefit from the discovery of novel functional molecules in milk. This book is an essential reading

for all dairy technologists worldwide, whether in academic research and teaching, or within food companies.

Artificial Insemination of Farm Animals examines the process of insemination in detail starting from the key principles, key genetics and phenotypic parameters. Artificial insemination has several advantages like lower maintenance costs, prevention from spreading of diseases, etc. From the book, readers will also get exhaustive knowledge regarding management of farm animals after successful artificial insemination (during gestation and particular period). Also discussed in detail are current devel-

opments, success indicators and challenges of artificial insemination on farm animals.

Trends and Advances in Veterinary Genetics will explain the meaning of genetics and diseases and their presence amongst animals. The relationship between genetics and immunity will also draw readers attention to have a closer view upon the ad-vances in veterinary genetics. To control diseases amongst ani-mals it has become important to have a regular check over the trends and advances in veterinary genetics. Provides the reader with insights into the real world of veterinary genetics and meth-

odologies used to perform various functions to help animals get rid of various diseases.

Several good and professionally prepared reference books are available, but the preference for any specific book greatly de-pends on the needs for the reader. This book has been prepared to provide essential information about poultry anatomy, breed-ing and genetics to all those student taking poultry management courses, veterinary professionals, teachers, poultry management staffs, and even various governmental staffs involved in agricul-tural sectors.

Farming, milk production and dairy products have been the most common source of earnings for most of the farmer and people who are living in the rural areas. Addressing both theoretical and practical issues in dairy technology, this work offers coverage of the basic knowledge and scientific advances in the production of milk and milk-based products. This book is an essential guide for all dairy technologists worldwide, whether in academic re-search and teaching, or within food companies.

Cloning of animals has also received a lot of attention in the news in the past decade. Covered with principles and tools in-volved in animal cloning along with various animals that have been cloned and their potentials in biotechnology; the book also include various ethical issues associated with this field and summarize the work done in cloning. The readers must note that these issues and regulations have been quoted verbatim so that the meaning conveyed does not change.

This book has been prepared to offer essential information about basic principles involved in milk production, nutritional require-ment for dairy cattle, basic management practices involved in dairy farming and health conditions that affect dairy cows in milk production to all those student taking dairy farming man-agement courses, veterinary professionals, teachers, dairy man-agement staffs, and even various governmental staffs involved in

agricultural sectors. The general science and various production practices presently in use in dairy industry have been characterized and well described so that the reader can acquire insights into the industry.







Advances in Dairy Research

Artificial Insemination of Farm Animals Trends and Advances in Veterinary Genetics

Poultry: Anatomy, Breeding and Genetics

Dairy Science and Food Technology: Advances and Applications

Animal Cloning

Milk Production: Animal Nutrition, Management and Health

Preethi Kartan

Stephen Rego Cheryl Natividad

Nada Ben Abdallah

Nada Ben Abdallah


Nada Ben Abdallah


About the EditorsShiv Sanjeevi Sripathi was a Junior Research Fellow at Microbiology & Cell Biology Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore from August 2009 to November 2011. The field of work involved cloning of cell wall genes and transcription factors in E. coli & M. smegmatis. This was followed by a stint as a Research and Development Executive at Transasia Biomedicals, Mumbai where he worked on patent writing and developing immunoassays from 2011 till 2013. Since 2013, he has been tutoring biology and chemistry to the students of 11th and 12th grades along with English grammar and communication skills to people of all age groups. Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.

About the EditorNada graduated from the University of Zurich in 2010 and holds a PhD in neuroscience. Her research focuses on elucidating the processes of learning and memory as well as the affective processes and their underlying neural mechanisms. Her work so far involved normal and diseased animal models with a main interest in neurodegenerative diseases. She is currently working as a freelance researcher and science editor.




About the AuthorCheryl Agdaca- Natividad graduated with a BS Biology degree (magna cum laude) at the Saint Louis University, Baguio City in the Philippines. She took the licensure examination for secondary teachers in 2003 where she ranked no. 10 among the examinees. She earned her masters degree in Genetics at the premier state university, University of the Philippines Los Baños. She taught in the same university from 2006-2017 handling lecture and laboratory classes in general biology, cell biology, genetics, and molecular genetics. Apart from teaching, her work involved proposing and revising laboratory manuals and mentoring students in their research work.


Animal and Veterinary Science Delve Publishing

Veterinary science is the science of diagnosing, treating and cur-ing the diverse types of diseases in birds and animals. It covers the study of animal physiology, treatment and prevention of dis-eases among animals. This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evalu-ate domestic mammals, including what assays measure, sample or assay conditions that affect results, and what results indicate about the physiologic or pathologic state of a patient.

Sheep, a ruminant mammal, is of the genus Ovis. The sheep are the species of livestock that play a salient role in the global ag-ricultural economy. Sheep farming is rewarding in several ways including production of milk, meat, and wool. However, sheep are prone to various infectious and non-infectious diseases. The illness of sheep affects the import and export of livestock. There are some diseases that are contagious and can be transmitted to humans. Such diseases are termed as zoonotic diseases or

zoonosis. Insulating sheep from diseases is crucial for the health and wellbeing of the flock, as well as for the earnings in the business. This book details few diseases affecting sheep, and some strategies to improve welfare of the herd.

Animal welfare is the well-being of animals. The standards of “good” animal welfare vary considerably between different contexts. These standards are under constant review and are debated, created and revised by animal welfare groups, legisla-tors and academics worldwide. This book provides ways for all veterinary professionals to develop their animal welfare under-standing, without assuming prior knowledge, while advancing the wisdom and abilities of experienced practitioners.

This book offers concise information on general anatomic and physiologic principles applicable to all farm animals. It assumes a basic background in biology and a strong interest by students wanting a greater understanding of animal systems. Functional anatomy refers to the concurrent presentation of anatomy with physiology to achieve a better appreciation of their intercon-nection.

Poultry refers to tamed birds that people keep for their eggs, flesh with adhering bones, or feathers. Various kinds of poultry include chicken, turkey, goose, duck, quail, pheasant, pigeon, fowl, ostrich, emu, and rhea. Poultry has a great impact on mon-etary, nutritional, social and cultural elements in the develop-ing countries. It is particularly significant for the sustenance of necessitous countryside families, who many times possess and

deal with chickens and other domesticated birds. In addition to the economic source, poultry gives pleasure to several people, thus making it a big and favorable recreation. Alas, poultry has some limitations. It may become unwell, thereby impeding poultry production. Poultry gets affected by four main types of diseases: metabolic and nu-tritional diseases, infectious diseases, parasitic diseases, and behavioral diseases. This book details diseases altering poultry, and some factors contributing to the disease.






Fundamentals of Veterinary Science

Diseases of Sheep

Animal Welfare in Veterinary Practice

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Diseases of Poultry

Stephen Rego

Sarika Garg

Stephen Rego

Stephen Rego

Sarika Garg

Animal husbandry, the practice of raising animals for food, requires not only the ability to breed, feed, and care for live-stock but also an underlying scientific knowledge that informs this practice. The present level of advancement of science dis-ciplines like genomics, animal neuroscience, and animal be-havioral science is affecting, sometimes upending, previous practices and understanding. At the same time, evolving climate conditions challenge domestic animal production with more ex-

treme atmospheric events, which in turn question previous proven methods. More spe-cifically, animals in the tropics and beyond face danger from serious flooding, extreme heat waves that compromise immune systems, new or mutant infectious pathogens, and pests. Evolution may hold the key for adaptation in the long term, but farmers had better find new ways to drive breeding and maintain animal welfare for continued success.


Animal Husbandry in the TropicsDan Piestun

Success in poultry farming mainly depends on the type, the source, and quality of the feedstuffs. This volume is packed with specific poultry nutrition topic; this guide will be of interest to different poultry farmers, poultry feed formulators, poultry stock-men, agricultural students taking courses on poultry nutrition, and other field researchers trying to find out some answers con-cerning various problems associated with poultry nutrition.

Recent Developments in Poultry NutritionNada Ben Abdallah



Parasites are a fascinating group of invertebrates that are found in and on all groups of animals of interest in veterinary medi-cine. Veterinary parasitology is the study of animal parasites, es-pecially relationships between parasites and animal hosts. This book considers some of the recent developments in veterinary parasitology. It also includes step-by-step instructions for the most common diagnostic procedures used in routine veterinary practice.


Veterinary Parasitology

Patricia Marques

The purpose of this poultry book is to offer important insights and references about general health and various diseases for poultry to those involved in the industry. Although this book has been written conclusively to meet all requirements of diseases in poultry farming, it has also incorporated all the relevant in-formation that can be used by agricultural students, veterinary professionals, teachers, poultry management staffs and consul-tants, and even various governmental staffs involved in agricul-tural sector.


Diseases of PoultryNada Ben Abdallah



Animal and Veterinary ScienceDelve Publishing

Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Veterinary technicians are the veterinary equivalent of a nurse. They are responsible for assisting veterinarians in the day to day tasks around the office and in medical procedures. This book discusses the fundamental concepts of collecting, handling, and preparing hematology sample, and presents key reference for veterinary technicians and veterinary technology students.


Hematology Techniques and Concepts for Veterinary TechniciansStephen Rego

Veterinary clinical pathology is a medical specialty that is con-cerned with the diagnosis of animal disease based on the labo-ratory analysis of bodily fluids, such as blood, urine, and tissue homogenates or extracts using the tools of chemistry, microbiol-ogy, hematology and molecular pathology. This book provides in-depth information about common clinical laboratory assays that are used to evaluate domestic mammals.


Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Stephen Rego

This book provides a thorough grounding in the structure and function of animal body systems. It offers pre-veterinary or vet-erinary technology programs an excellent introduction to body systems for future study and practice and acts as a quick review of the basics for more advanced courses in physiology or in a clinical setting.


Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic AnimalsStephen Rego

The goat suffers with various diseases, which are caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites and other non-infectious agents. The diagnosis of the goat diseases not only based on the clinical symptoms is most difficult, as many diseases resemble one an-other. This book covers all aspects of goat medicine, from as-sessment and examination, to diagnosis, treatment and control of conditions.


Diseases of The Goat

Stephen Rego

Emergency care is one of the most important areas of veterinary medicine. This book offers practical step by step guidance to managing emergency cases in small animal practice. It covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention.


Handbook of Canine and Feline Emergency Protocols

Stephen Rego

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, those being unicellular, multicellular, or acellular. This book concerns with microbial diseases of domesticated vertebrate animals such as livestock, companion animals, fur-bearing animals, game, poul-try, and fish that supply food, other useful products or compan-ionship.


Veterinary Microbiology

Patricia Marques


Aquaculture and Fisheries Delve Publishing

This book is intended to provide an overview of the chemistry, nutritive value, hygiene and preservation of fish and its prod-ucts. The book emphasizes the objectives and requirements for the marketing of safe and wholesome fish and fishery products; status of the sanitary quality of fishery products. This book will serve as a tool to be used by fed and state regulatory officials in the evaluation of HACCP plans for fish and fishery products.

Natural Additives in Fish Processing examines various aspects of additives used for fish processing, as the focused has been led upon those additives which have been formulated from natural agents. It includes natural antimicrobials for bio-preservation of fish and natural anti-oxidants used for fish products. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of various natural agents used to prepare those additives that would be further used in fish processing.

Aquaculture and the Environment has been divided into two parts: Development approach to sustainability and alternatives to mitigate environmental impacts. For readers, this book is a complete reference guide for aquaculture and its role in sus-tainable development of environment. To interest the readers some exciting cases like, evaluation of dietary soybean meal as fish meal replacer, Phytoremediation Capabilities of Spirodela

polyrhiza and Salvinia molesta in Fish Farm Wastewater, etc have been included in the text.

Marine mammal biology: An evolutionary approach considers various aspects of Marine Mammal Biology including an exten-sive historical overview of Marine Mammal Biology and related issues. It includes definitions of understanding the elements of Marine Evolution and introduction to the evolution of Marine Mammals. Provides the reader with insights into the develop-ment of its history, so as to understand the Marine Mammal Bi-

ology and other marine mammals in detail to understand the concept from a broader perspective.

Sex Control in Aquaculture examines various situations which helps in determining the measures that might help in controlling sexes in aquaculture. It includes three different sections where section one is about the current situation of sex control in aqua-culture and other two sections talk about methods required for determining sexes and sex reversion in fishes. Provides the read-er with the insights into the methodologies of having sex control

in aquaculture and examines the histological structure of the internal organs in juvenile European catfish Silurus glanis (L.)

Sex differentiation in Fishes examines various aspects of fishes through their sexes and other mechanisms to determine the vari-ety of fish belonging to the same family. It includes two different sections where section one talks about sex determination and differentiation mechanisms and section two provides details of gene expression and environmental effects on sex determina-tion. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of those factors which contributes in determining the sexes of fishes.







Fishery Products: Quality and Safety

Natural Additives in Fish Processing

Aquaculture and the Environment

Marine Mammal Biology: An Evolutionary Approach

Sex Control in Aquaculture

Sex differentiation in Fishes

Anjanette S. Tadena

Dr. Viji Pankyamma and Prerna Pandey

Bruno Augusto Amato Borges

Pooja Pandya



About the AuthorAnjanette obtained her degree from the University of the Philippines. She is also working on her Mas-ter’s Degree in Environmental Science Specializing in Environmental Toxicity. Her fascination outside work are astrophotography and traveling. She is currently working as a Research Fellow at the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards - Department of Agriculture, Philippines.

About the AuthorPooja Pamdya graduated in 2007 as B.Sc Biotechnology and M.Sc Biochemistry. Currently, She’s pur-suing a certificate program on GLP/GMP (2017-18) at the University of Toronto. She’s a motivated and experienced Molecular Biologist who delivered technical and managerial expertise to Biotech industries for 8 years. In addition to Molecular Biology and Genetics, correlation of animals and their environment have always intrigued her and hence, she has volunteered in few intensive projects on animal behavior, wildlife, and related subjects previously.

About the EditorsDr. Viji P. is graduated from College of Fisheries, Panangad, Kerala in 2006 and completed M.F.Sc. in 2008 from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai. She joined as scientist in fish pro-cessing division of ICAR-CIFT in the year 2010. She has been associated with research projects in the areas of ‘Shelf life extension of chilled and refrigerated fish and fisheries products, application of natural preservatives for improving fresh and frozen fish quality, Value

Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, has worked as a senior research fellow at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. Her field of research in PhD included isolation and molecular characterization of Geminiviruses, genome sequencing, gene annotation, as well as gene silencing using the RNA interference technol-ogy. She has published papers in peer-reviewed journals in the field and has a submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Prerna has also completed her editing and proof-reading courses from SfEP, UK and now works as a freelance scientific editor, writer and a subject matter expert. She has edited and co-authored several books on a range of topics in Life-Sciences. When Prerna is not busy with her assignments, she loves visiting historical places.

About the EditorBruno Augusto is Aquaculture Engineer from Federal University of Santa Catarina. His focus is on writing projects and development of new technologies in aquaculture. He is currently project service provider, consultant and develops research in the field of Biofloc Technology (BFT) for freshwater fish farming.

About the EditorBruno Augusto is Aquaculture Engineer from Federal University of Santa Catarina. His focus is on writing projects and development of new technologies in aquaculture. He is currently project service provider, consultant and develops research in the field of Biofloc Technology (BFT) for freshwater fish farming.About the Editor

Bruno Augusto is Aquaculture Engineer from Federal University of Santa Catarina. His focus is on writing projects and development of new technologies in aquaculture. He is currently project service provider, consultant and develops research in the field of Biofloc Technology (BFT) for freshwater fish farming.


Aquaculture and FisheriesDelve Publishing

This edited collection from leading thinkers and researchers in the field focuses on the impact of pesticides in aquatic systems. Fisheries and aquatic resources are exceptionally valuable natu-ral assets and provide citizens with generous long-term benefits in return for minimal care and protection. The purpose of this volume is to serve as a general guide for students and researchers as well as for those who may use pesticides in or around natural wetlands, lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. In this publication, we provide information about the toxicity and safe use of pesti-cides that have the potential to enter aquatic systems.

Since the emergence of the shrimp farming worldwide, there is a growing concern with the use of resources and the search for optimization of the cultivation and commercialization process-es. This book covers historical developments and the current sta-tus of shrimp farming in the modern world. This book is geared for professionals and researchers, as well as connoisseurs of the subject who seek knowledge about the main challenges of the cultivation of shrimp in the world, in addition to the current perspective and situation in which the activity is.



Pesticides in Aquatic Environments Shrimp Farming: Challenges and Current SituationErick Soares Lins


About the EditorErick Lins was born and raised in Brazil, and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Brasília. Right after graduating, he began working at the General Coordination of Labora-tories of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply. After obtaining his master’s degree in Chemistry, working with the development of analytical systems based on flow injection, Erick went to pursue his PhD at the University of Saskatchewan, in Canada, with in situ spectroelectromicroscopy, along with his wife Verônica and their daughter Rebeca.


Aquatic environments have an important role in the mainte-nance of life on Earth, occupying approximately 2/3 of the land area and represent large portion on primary productivity of the planet. This volume covers management techniques that inte-grate different species with productive potential and bioremedi-ation of environment valuable for individuals and policymakers as well as agencies with a broad perspective of ecotonal com-munities at the land-water interface, and the value of those eco-tones in maintaining the marine and freshwater systems.


Ecology and Management of Aquatic EnvironmentsBruno Augusto Amato Borges


This book is packed with up-to-date information on green algal technology, with a particular focus on the production of different chemicals, metabolites, and other products of commercial val-ue. Algae are already regarded as a possible base raw material for future sustainable energy production. Algae do not occupy any agricultural space, and they can be grown very quickly and efficiently. The book would be of immense interest to the grad-uate and the post graduate students and researchers of Applied

Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering, work-ing on algae biofuels.


Algal Green Chemistry Anjanette S. Tadena


Since the emergence of the seaweed cultivation processes are in constant improvement, mainly related to knowledge, man-agement and improvements within the activity. This book is the result of the author’s contribution on farming of seaweeds which are used as food, fodder, feed, fertilizer, medicines and source of various fine chemicals like agar, carrageenan and alginates. This book highlights the rising importance of seaweed farming and shows how an essential food has become popular in Asia, North and South America as well as in Europe.


Seaweed CultivationBruno Augusto Amato Borges


Growth rates of many species used in fish farms are naturally slow, but are currently being enhanced by traditional methods of domestication and selection. Growth and feed-conversion ef-ficiency can also be increased by creating transgenic fish that incorporate a gene to encode growth hormone. Fish PRL and GH receptors (PRLR, GHR) are characterized in several fish spe-cies. This book focuses on the application of a synthetic growth hormone-releasing peptide, suggesting that the peptide, as well

as the hormone itself, can stimulate growth. It also highlights the research work to find a peptide that will protect farm-raised rainbow trout and other seafood from disease, which often plagues aquaculture operations.


Nature of Fish Growth Hormones

Dr. Sekar Megarajan and Dr. Prerna Pandey

About the EditorsDr Sekar Megarajan received PhD in Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry with specialization in fish molecular endocrinology from Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), India. He worked for two years with Transasia Bio-Medicals Ltd, Mumbai and currently working as scientist in mariculture division at Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin, India. He has published more than 10 research papers in peer valued journals in the area of fish population genetics, molecular endocrinology and fish culture.

Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at Inter-national Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-re-viewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the Gen-Bank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.

The cultivation of marine fish comes over the years gaining great-er importance, based on the decline of fishing production and increased demand for this protein source. Drawing on research presented by experts from around the world on Fish Farming, this book provides thorough, detailed and truly interdisciplinary coverage of the subject. This book is intended for professionals, students and researchers who are interested in meeting some aspects of the current situation of production of marine fishes worldwide.

Publication Date: November 1, 2017 | Copyright 2018 | HB 9781773610382 | Price: $ 210

Marine Fish FarmingBruno Augusto Amato Borges



Aquaculture and Fisheries Delve Publishing

The large-scale cultivation of microalgae and the practical use of its biomass as a source of certain constituents was probably first considered seriously in Germany during World War II. This volume highlights the many uses and importance of these organ-isms to the different sectors of the industry, and environmental importance. It is an essential resource to maintain the targeted efforts in pursuit of the development of new technologies and applications, as well as improvements in cropping systems and processes used currently.

The aim of this timely edition is to present general aspects of the development and currently breeding programs in aquaculture, as well as the importance to the productive chain. Presents the methodologies used in the formulation of a breeding program and their main problems. This publication is of immense valu-able for professionals and those interested in acquiring knowl-edge in the area.


Cultivation of Microalgae Aquaculture and Genetic ImprovementBruno Augusto Amato Borges





Echinoderm is the common name given to any member of the phylum echinodermata. It includes common seashore animals such as seastars, sand dollars and sea urchins, along with hun-dreds of more exotic forms. This book presents the practical ref-erence on the basic biology and current culture practices for a wide range of geographically diverse echinoderm species.


Echinoderm Aquaculture


Biotechnology provides powerful tools for the sustainable de-velopment of aquaculture, fisheries, as well as the food indus-try. This book provides key reviews that look at the application of genetic, cellular, and molecular technologies to enable fish farmers to produce a more abundant, resilient, and healthier supply of seafood. Biotechnology allows to identify and com-bine traits in fish and shellfish to increase productivity and im-prove quality.


Aquaculture Biotechnology

Preethi Kartan

Fish farming, in seawater and in freshwater, in cages, tanks or ponds, makes an ever-increasing and significant contribution to the production of aquatic food in many regions of the world. Vaccination has become the most important method for disease prevention in aquaculture, and effective prophylaxis based on stimulation of the immune system of the fish is essential for fur-ther development of the industry. This book provides general

information about disease prevention in fish by vaccination, as well as specific de-scriptions of the correct use of vaccines against the most important bacterial and viral infectious diseases of aquatic animals.


Fish Vaccination

Vikas Mishra

Microalgae are an essential food source in the rearing of all stag-es of marine bivalve molluscs, the larval stages of some marine gastropods, larvae of several marine fish species and penaeid shrimp, and zooplankton. This book provides a background on the usage of microalgae in aquaculture, focusing on their nutri-tional value and transfer of nutrients through food chains.


Nutritional Value and Uses of Microalgae in AquacultureJaspreet Banga

This book presents comprehensive notes for the use of probiotics in aquaculture. Probiotics have been proven to be positive pro-moters of aquatic animal growth, survival and health. In aqua-culture, intestines, gills, the skin mucus of aquatic animals, and habitats or even culture collections and commercial products, can be sources for acquiring appropriate probiotics, which have been identified as bacteria and nonbacteria.


Use of Probiotics in Aquaculture

Preethi KartanAquaculture is the growing of aquatic plants or animals for all or part of their life cycles. Aquaculture involves cultivating fresh-water and saltwater populations under controlled conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. Fishery products are the world’s most important source of animal protein, especially for the poor. This book focuses on urban aquaculture.


Urban Aquaculture

Dan Piestun

Fisheries science is the academic discipline of managing and understanding fisheries. It is a multidisciplinary science, which draws on the disciplines of limnology, oceanography, freshwa-ter biology, marine biology, conservation, ecology, population dynamics, economics and management to attempt to provide an integrated picture of fisheries. The objective of this book is to present the basic and standard concepts of applied fisheries science.


Applied Fisheries ScienceJaspreet Banga

Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. This book provides an overview of the current scientific knowledge available on cli-mate change implications for fisheries and aquaculture. It ad-dresses the potential impacts of climatic change on the aquacul-ture sector and to a lesser extent the contribution of aquaculture to climate change.


Climate Change: Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture

Vikas Mishra


Aquaculture and FisheriesDelve Publishing

A fishery is an area with an associated fish or aquatic population which is harvested for its commercial value. The major aim of wastewater treatment is to remove as much of the suspended solids as possible before the remaining water, called effluent, is discharged back to the environment. This book deals with fish-ery water treatment.


Fishery Water Treatment


Aquaculture, in common with all other food production practic-es, is facing challenges for sustainable development. Sustainable aquaculture is the cultivation of fish species for commercial pur-poses by means that have a benign, if not positive, net impact on the environment, contribute to local community development, and generate an economic profit. This book discusses manage-ment and techniques used for sustainable aquaculture.


Sustainable Aquaculture: Management and TechniquesBruno Augusto Amato Borges

The aquaculture of salmonids is the farming and harvesting of salmonids under controlled conditions for both commercial and recreational purposes. This book describes salmon aqua-culture production and analyses its impact on salmon markets. Economic theory is adapted to the particularities of intensive aquaculture, and appropriate management models are devel-oped and applied to salmon aquaculture.


The Economics of Salmon AquacultureBruno Augusto Amato Borges

Algae are some of the fastest growing organisms in the world, with up to 90% of their weight made up from carbohydrate, protein and oil. Microalgae are rich in other high-value com-pounds, such as vitamins, pigments, and biologically active compounds. This book deals with applied phycology and bio-technology of microalgal culture.


Handbook of Microalgal Culture: Applied Phycology and BiotechnologyPreethi Kartan

Fisheries management draws on fisheries science in order to find ways to protect fishery resources so sustainable exploita-tion is possible. Modern fisheries management is often referred to as a governmental system of appropriate management rules based on defined objectives and a mix of management means to implement the rules, which are put in place by a system of monitoring control and surveillance. This book focuses on eco-system-based fishery management.


Fisheries Management: The Ecosystem Approach to FisheriesBruno Augusto Amato Borges

Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or en-closures, usually for food. It is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. A farm can be built on land or over naturally occurring bodies of water, such as off of an ocean shore. The aim of this book is to discuss the current practices of the fish-farming industry and search for sus-tainable directions for future development.


Sustainable Fish Farming

Dan Piestun

Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. It involves cultivating freshwater and saltwater populations under controlled condi-tions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. This book introduces the biological and ecological basis of the production process in water. It bridg-es the gap between research data and aquaculture techniques, and covers problems arising in aquaculture production, for ex-ample, filtering molluscs.


Aquaculture: Biology and Ecology of Cultured SpeciesBruno Augusto Amato Borges

Functional genomics is a field of molecular biology that at-tempts to make use of the vast wealth of data produced by ge-nomic and transcriptomic projects to describe gene functions and interactions. Genome maps of key agricultural species have offered increased understanding of the structure, organization, and evolution of animal genomes. This book provides a useful general introduction to the field of functional genomics.


Functional Genomics in Aquaculture

Linda Lait

Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans. Sea-food prominently includes fish and shellfish. Shellfish include various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. This book presents latest advances in the science and technology of seafood quality and safety as well as new developments in the nutritional effects and applications of marine foods.


Handbook of Seafood Quality, Safety and Health Applications



Chemistry Delve Publishing

This publication is an attempt to provide an overview of the food contaminant, Aflatoxins, with adverse effects on human and ani-mal health. Aflatoxins are one of the food contaminants of great-est concern in food safety and were identified decades back. Still, it is prevailing today not only in developing countries but also in developed countries. This book summarizes the discov-ery, elaboration, chemistry and assay, effects and metabolic fate, processing to ensure their removal or inactivation, and regulato-ry aspects of aflatoxins.


Aflatoxins - Recent Advances and Future ProspectsVikas Mishra


Chemometrics is the chemical discipline that uses mathemat-ical and statistical methods to design or select optimal proce-dures and experiments, and to provide maximum chemical information by analyzing chemical data. This book presents the basic principles of chemometrics analysis and data handling.


Chemometrics & Data HandlingAsad Rahman

Industrial chemistry is the branch of chemistry which applies physical and chemical processes towards the transformation of raw materials into products that are of benefit to humanity. This book deals with commercial production of chemicals and relat-ed products from natural raw materials and their derivatives. It enables humanity to experience the benefits of chemistry when we apply it in the exploitation of materials and energy.


Industrial Chemistry

Asad Rahman

Polymer science or macromolecular science is a subfield of materials science concerned with polymers, primarily synthetic polymers such as plastics and elastomers. The field of polymer science includes researchers in multiple disciplines including chemistry, physics, and engineering. This book reports progress and significant results in the systematic practical application of polymer science.


Applied Polymer Science

Asad RahmanPhysical organic chemistry refers to a discipline of organic chemistry that focuses on the relationship between chemical structures and reactivity, in particular, applying experimental tools of physical chemistry to the study of organic molecules. This book makes explicit the many connections between phys-ical organic chemistry and critical fields such as organometal-lic chemistry, materials chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and biochemistry.


Modern Physical Organic Chemistry

Pam Wang

A chemical process is any laboratory or industrial activity where products are chemically reacted with each other to form new products. Chemical process design requires the selection of a series of processing steps and their integration to form a com-plete manufacturing system. This book deals with the design and integration of chemical processes, emphasizing the conceptual issues that are fundamental to the creation of the process.


Design and Integration of Chemical Process

Asad Rahman

Chemistry is a branch of physical science that studies the com-position, structure, properties and change of matter. Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that involves the study of the structures, composition, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds. Biological chemistry, or biochemistry, is the study of the chemical composition of living organisms at a cellular level. This book discusses the basics of general, organic, and biological chemistry.


Basics of General, Organic, and Biological ChemistryPam Wang

Immunochemistry is a branch of chemistry that involves the study of the molecular mechanisms underlying the function of the immune system, especially the nature of antibodies, antigens and their interactions. This book offers comprehen-sive coverage of the chemical and physicochemical aspects of immunological interactions, as well as the molecules and moieties involved in these interactions.


Immunochemistry

Pam Wang


ChemistryDelve Publishing

This textbook provides both an easy introduction to all topics related to modern electrochemistry in addition to inclusive syn-opsis of the subject. Electrochemistry is the study of chemical processes that cause electrons to move. For decades electro-chemical technology has contributed successfully to environ-mental protection. In addition, environmental electrochemistry

is capable of giving a huge contribution to further reach this goal by application and improvement of existing technology, and research, development and implementation of new technology. Electrochemical engineering became a science branch which at first developed with little reference to chemical engineering treating the relevant topics on a high mathematical level. This has led to a certain perfection, which today allows us to model almost any desired electrolyzer or cell configuration with numerical methods to a degree and precision which satisfies the highest demands. In this book, electro-chemical processes relevant to this purpose are considered and examples of industrial applications are discussed.

This book presents an overview of all aspects of modern ag-ricultural practices. Agricultural Chemistry is involved in the production, protection, and use of crops and livestock. Agricul-tural chemistry must be considered within the context of the soil ecosystem in which living and nonliving components interact in complicated cycles that are critical to all living things. Soil organisms, in turn, promote organic carbon degradation and catalyze the release of nutrients required for plant growth. The

stability and productivity of agricultural ecosystems rely on efficient functioning of these and other processes, whereby carbon and nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus are recycled. Human-induced perturbations to the system, such as those that occur with pesticide or fertilizer application, alter ecosystem processes, sometimes with negative environmental consequences. The aim of this book is to provide a coverage of informa-tion to control and understand the processes by which humans obtain food and fiber for them-selves and feed for their animals; that includes all the life processes through which food and fiber are obtained for humans and theirs animals, and control of these processes to increase yields, improve quality, and reduce costs.

Medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry are disci-plines at the intersection of chemistry, especially synthetic or-ganic chemistry, and pharmacology and various other biologi-cal specialties, where they are involved with design, chemical synthesis and development for market of pharmaceutical agents, or bio-active molecules (drugs). This book provides an introduc-tion to medicinal chemistry. It covers basic principles and back-ground, and describes the general tactics and strategies involved in developing an effective drug.




Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering

Agricultural Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry: An Introduction

Levitah Castil Mapatac



A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transforma-tion of one set of chemical substances to another. Classically, chemical reactions encompass changes that only involve the positions of electrons in the forming and breaking of chemical bonds between atoms, with no change to the nuclei, and can often be described by a chemical equation. This book focuses on principles and processes of chemical reactions.

This introductory text endures to nurture student success beyond the classroom introducing the basic chemistry concepts. Chem-istry is the study of matter, its properties, how and why substanc-es conglomerate or dispersed to form other substances, and how matters interact with energy. Everything you hear, see, smell, taste, and touch involves chemistry and chemicals (matter). And hearing, seeing, tasting, and touching all involve intricate series of chemical reactions and interactions in your body. With such

an enormous range of topics, it is essential to know about chemistry at some level to understand the world around us. Chemistry is involved in everything we do, from grow-ing and cooking food to cleaning our homes and bodies to launching a space shuttle. Chemistry is one of the physical sciences that help us to describe and explain our world.



Principles and Processes of Chemical Reactions

Introductory Chemistry

Pam Wang

Jean Annerie Hernandez

Chromatography has developed as the most important and mul-tipurpose analytical method. This book provides an up-to-date overview of the chromatographic process and how it functions, including practical applications. Chromatography is a separa-tion technique that every organic chemist and biochemist is fa-miliar with. Chromatography has gained immense popularity in the past few years in almost every field. Its use is seen in almost

every extent around us. It is widely used in the field of chemistry, industry, medicines. It has plentiful applications in the field of biological research. In pharmaceutical compa-nies large amount of pure chemicals for making further medicines is prepared by using chromatography. Different chromatography techniques are used in various industries like food industries, drinking water treatment plants and other industries.


Chromatography: Concepts, Methods and ApplicationsLevitah Castil Mapatac

Carbon can form covalent bonds with itself and other elements to create a mind-boggling array of structures. In organic chemis-try, we will learn about the reactions chemists use to synthesize crazy carbon based structures, as well as the analytical methods to characterize them. Inorganic chemistry section deals with the synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic com-pounds. We will also think about how those reactions are occur-ring on a molecular level with reaction mechanisms. Usually,

organic chemistry is like building with molecular Legos. Includes how to name and draw organic compounds, and the use of curly arrows in reaction mechanisms. Includes help on bonding, naming and isomerism, and a discussion of organic acids and bases.


Chemistry Essentials: Organic and Inorganic


Polymers are not restricted to monomers of the same chemical composition or molecular weight and structure. Polymers are huge molecules that are encountered in nature as well as in our modern technology. This book introduces students to polymers, their properties, and some of the many ways polymers are found in the modern world. Polymers are created through chemical reactions known as polymerizations, and the majority are produced through two basic reaction types. The first type

of polymerization reaction is known as a condensation polymerization. The second type of reaction is known as chain-growth polymerization. Since many polymers are made of long, flexible chains, they become easily tangled, much like a bowl of cooked spaghetti. The disordered tangling of the polymer chains create what is known as an amorphous structure. Amorphous polymers are typically transparent and much easier.to melt to make materials like kitchen cling film


Polymer Chemistry



Chemistry Delve Publishing

This text covers major topics in the field of solid state chemistry and related areas such as ceramics and amorphous materials. Solid-state chemistry is the study of the synthesis, structure, and properties of solid phase materials, particularly, but not neces-sarily exclusively of, non-molecular solids. It therefore has a strong overlap with solid-state physics, mineralogy, crystallog-raphy, ceramics, metallurgy, thermodynamics, materials science and electronics with a focus on the synthesis of novel materials

and their characterization. Because of its direct relevance to products of commerce, solid state inorganic chemistry has been strongly driven by technology. Progress in the field has often been fueled by the demands of industry, well ahead of purely academic curiosity.

This textbook emphasizes the fundamental ideas of quantum theory as they relate to mainstream areas of chemistry such as bonding and spectroscopy; elementary ideas on the use of symmetry are also encompassed. Quantum chemistry focuses on the application of quantum mechanics in physical models and experiments of chemical systems. It is also called molecu-lar quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics (QM) developed over many decades, beginning as a set of controversial math-

ematical explanations of experiments that the math of classical mechanics could not explain. It began at the turn of the 20th century, around the same time that Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity, a separate mathematical revolution in physics that describes the motion of things at high speeds. Unlike relativity, however, the origins of QM cannot be attributed to any one scientist. Rather, multiple scientists contributed to a foundation of three revolutionary principles that gradually gained acceptance and experimental verification between 1900 and 1930.



Solid State Chemistry: An Introduction

Quantum Chemistry



This text provides a thorough overview of the principles and uses of synthetic organic photochemistry. Photochemistry deals with the process by which a photochemical reaction is carried out is called photolysis. Photolysis is usually initiated by infra-red, visible, or ultraviolet light. A primary photochemical reac-tion is the immediate consequence of the absorption of light. Subsequent chemical changes are called secondary processes. Photochemical reactions are utilized in synthetic chemistry to

produce various organic molecules. In addition, many common processes are pho-tochemical in nature and have important applications. For example: Photosynthesis involves the absorption of light by the chlorophyll in plants to produce carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. Photography uses the action of light on grains of silver chloride or silver bromide to produce an image. The photo chemical etching process requires infallible digital design skills, keen attention to detail and a remarkable level of knowledge and experience in the principles of both photography and chemistry – or more accurately, photochemistry.


Principles of Photochemistry


A separation process is a method to achieve any phenomenon that converts a mixture of chemical substance into two or more distinct product mixtures, which may be referred to as mixture. At least one of which is enriched in one or more of the mixture’s constituents. Separations are crucial in chemical engineering. Since separations are ubiquitous in chemical plants and petro-leum refineries, chemical engineers must be familiar with a va-riety of separation methods. There are a large number of types of

separation processes, including distillation, extraction, absorption, membrane filtration, and so on. Each of these can also be used for purification, to varying degrees. This handbook introduces the importance of separations, the concept of equilibrium, mass transfer, and problem-solving methods.


Handbook of Separation Process Technology



Computer Science and Information TechnologyDelve Publishing

This book presents a systematic aspects and structures of fuzzy logic understood as many valued logic sui generis. Fuzzy logic is a form of many-valued logic in which the truth values of vari-ables may be any real number between 0 and 1. Fuzzy logic starts with and builds on a set of user-supplied human language rules. The fuzzy systems convert these rules to their mathemat-ical equivalents. This simplifies the job of the system designer and the computer, and results in much more accurate represen-

tations of the way systems behave in the real world. Additional benefits of fuzzy logic include its simplicity and its flexibility. Fuzzy logic can handle problems with imprecise and incomplete data, and it can model nonlinear functions of arbitrary complexity.

This book addresses the whole context of the information tech-nology management, an ideal text-book for introductory courses on computers and information technology, primarily for busi-ness management students. Information technology (IT) man-agement is the process whereby all resources related to infor-mation technology are managed according to an organization’s priorities and needs. This includes tangible resources like net-working hardware, computers and people, as well as intangible

resources like software and data. The main aim of IT management is to generate value through the use of technology. To achieve this, business strategies and technology must be aligned. Generally, IT is used by organizations to support and compliment their busi-ness operations.

This text is provides an introduction to the immensely important area of computer networking, an essential guide to understand-ing networking theory, implementation, and interoperability. A computer network is a system in which multiple computers are connected to each other to share information and resources. In computer networks, networked computing devices exchange data with each other using a data link. The connections between nodes are established using either cable media or wireless me-dia. The best-known computer network is the Internet.

This book give network and computing knowledge which is needed to design, develop, and assist information systems which helps to solve business problems and to support business problems and to support business operations and decision making at a managerial level also. Computer programs, software and networks are used daily to run business operations. We rely heavily on technology to help with everything from scheduling to problem solving to keeping us connected. Computer and

Information Science is a quickly growing field. Computer science is less focused on information and its different states, but more, in a very broad sense, on the use of computers – both in theory and practice – to design and implement algorithms in order to aid the processing of information during the different states.

This textbook explores the field of information security and assurance with updated content including new innovations in technology and methodologies. Information security (IS) is de-signed to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer system data from those with malicious intentions. The field of information security has grown and evolved significantly in recent years. It offers many areas for specialization, includ-

ing securing networks and allied infrastructure, securing applications and databases, security testing, information systems auditing, business continuity planning and digital forensics.






Fuzzy logic: Theory and Applications

Information Technology Management

Computer Networking EssentialsComputer Information Science

Information Security: Principles and Practices

Aldon Cris B. Galido

Charlemagne Mendoza

Charlemagne Mendoza

Charlemagne Mendoza



Earth and Environment Sciences Delve Publishing

Disaster Management of Earthquakes & Volcanoes assesses di-saster management from two aspects namely; Earthquakes and Volcanoes. It includes brief overview of disaster management with increased focus on the design and structures. It include brief definitions of early signs and after effects of both earth-quakes and volcanoes with international guidelines. Provides the reader with insights into the effective disaster management

of earthquake and volcanoes, so as to develop disaster resilient structures and spread awareness among population. Also, it will help in understanding why some places are more prone to disasters.

Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems examines various as-pects of Earth and various planetary processes and focuses on the understanding of Earth as a system. It includes a brief description of planet Earth and geophysics with an extensive explanation about the dynamics of Earth also highlighting few important topics related to nanotechnology and Geochemistry. Provides the reader with insights into the development of the

solid Earth, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and solar system, so as to understand the interdisciplinary approaches of geosystems.

Climate change and water resources examines various aspects of climate change including an extensive historical overview of cli-mate change and water resources and related issues. It includes impacts of climate changes and water resources scarcity, water resources management, climate change and rainfall variability. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its his-tory, so as to understand the multilateral environmental agree-ment (mea) on climate change and water resources, compre-

hensive information on international, regional, and national legal framework on climate change and water resources.

Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology considers various as-pects of Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology including an extensive historical overview of Geocryology and related issues. It includes definitions and characteristics of Present Glaciers and Their Dynamics in the Arid Parts of the Altai Mountains, The se-cret life of ice sails. Provides the reader with insights into the de-velopment of its history, so as to understand the The response of glaciers to climatic persistence, The Generation of Mega Glacial

Meltwater Floods and Their Geologic Impact, Review of the status and mass changes of Himalayan-Karakoram glaciers, Crossover scaling phenomena for glaciers and ice caps.

Geocryology considers various aspects of Geocryology includ-ing an extensive historical overview of Geocryology and related issues. It includes definitions and characterstics of the basic fac-tors of the environment, frozen ground and the process of frost action. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the complex issues like Cryo-suction and thermokarst in a way so that readers can learn from them in an easy way and can draw some useful insights.






Disaster Management of Earthquakes & Volcanoes

Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems

Climate Change and Water Resources

Glaciology and Glacial Geomorphology

Geocryology

Judith Rosales

Navodita Bhatnagar

Judith Rosales

Navodita Bhatnagar

Solange Uwera

About the AuthorProf. Judith is an Ecologist and Environmental Specialist with more than 30 years of academic and consulting experience. She holds a PhD in geography from the University of Birmingham UK and wrote the PhD and Master Academic Programs of Environmental Sciences for the Universidad de Guayana, Venezuela.

About the AuthorSolange Uwera, M.Sc in Geographical Information Science from The University of Manchester is a young scientist with passion in research, a writer by occasion and she takes pride in educating the community through writing on every occasion. Most recently, her work landed her a position of writ-ing, where she authors books on physical geography and environment. In the universe, “everything is related to everything else and near things are more related than distant things” and this is a powerful concept she has been exploring and writing about. Solange has experience in environmental monitor-ing, urban green infrastructure, rural development, environmental education and physical geography research.

About the AuthorSyed Wajahat Husain Jaafry has a PhD in Ecology from School of Ecological and Environmental Scienc-es, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China. He did his Masters in Environmental Sciences from the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Punjab University, Pakistan in 2010. He worked as an Environmental Inspector at the Government of Punjab, Pakistan for more than two years and also as a research scholar at the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Punjab. Syed has a deepest interest in Urban Forest Environment and has gained valuable experience in managing urban ecosystem during his professional career as a researcher and Environmental Inspector.

About the EditorNavodita Bhatnagar finished her masters in technology and currently pursuing her PhD in environmental sciences from Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland. She’s a keen enthusiast of environment protection and management. An alumunus of Indo-German centre for sustainibility which is essentially a collabora-tive interface to gather scientists in the field of environment sciences to come together and work for the common cause which is environment protection.



Urban Forest Ecosystem Management provides a detailed infor-mation related to urban forests and its importance for the human lives. Urban forest ecosystem is exposed to various disturbances associated with the urban environment and demands for proper management and sustainable practices. Various methodologies related to the implementation of urban forest ecosystem frame-work have been outlined along with the components and man-

agement plan required for the urban forest ecosystem management. Readers will get the opportunity to learn various application of ecosystem management. It will help readers in improving their understanding of urban forests by elaborating the evolution of city forest.


Urban Forest Ecosystem ManagementSyed Wajahat


Earth and Environment SciencesDelve Publishing

Environmental applications of remote sensing examine vari-ous aspects of remote sensing including an extensive historical overview of remote sensing of the environment. It includes defi-nitions of remote sensing, preliminary data and biomass esti-mation with remote sensing. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the en-vironmental applications of remote sensing together geospatial technology of the landslides and topological characterization.

Climate Change Adaptation examines various aspects of Climate Change including an extensive historical overview of Climate Change and related issues. It includes definitions of mitigation and adaptation, social learning and social organization in adap-tation, relation between climate change adaptation and agricul-ture. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the changes taking place in the climatic conditions all over the globe and importance of role of

social and governmental organisations that are in place to combat this grave problem of climate change.

Industrial Waste Management studies various aspects of waste management including an extensive overview of industrial waste management and related issues. It includes definitions of waste management, industrial wastes etc. Provides the reader with insights of industrial waste management so as to develop strategies which can further help in efficient management of in-dustrial waste.

Earthquake and Atmospheric Hazards examines various hazards with increased focus on earthquakes and other atmospheric haz-ards. It includes definitions of natural hazards, natural disaster together with their difference. Provides the reader with insights into the development of awareness about hazards, their conse-quences and why some places are more prone to these disaster activities than others.





Environmental Applications of Remote Sensing

Climate Change Adaptation

Industrial Waste Management

Earthquake and Atmospheric Hazards

Solange Uwera

Judith Rosales

Rose Marie O. Mendoza

Tanjina Nur

About the EditorTanjina finished her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2014 from University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Now she is working as Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater (CTWW) and published about eight International journal papers with 80 citations. Her research interest is wastewater treatment technology using adsorption process.

About the AuthorSolange Uwera, M.Sc in Geographical Information Science from The University of Manchester is a young scientist with passion in research, a writer by occasion and she takes pride in educating the community through writing on every occasion. Most recently, her work landed her a position of writ-ing, where she authors books on physical geography and environment. In the universe, “everything is related to everything else and near things are more related than distant things” and this is a powerful concept she has been exploring and writing about. Solange has experience in environmental monitor-ing, urban green infrastructure, rural development, environmental education and physical geography research.

About the AuthorDr. Rose obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Philippines-Diliman in 2013. She is also a Professor in the Graduate School Department under the Master of Engineering Program at Adamson University since 2006, and is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, and the Department of Environmental Resource Management in Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan Taiwan since 2010. She is now taking up her Post Doctorate Degree in Green Power: Hydrogen Generation and Fuel Cell Development at the University of Philippines-Diliman under the Department of Mining, Metallurgy and Materials Engineer-ing and the University of California, Merced, USA under the Department of Mechanical Engineering.



About the AuthorShalinee Naidoo obtained her Master of Science degree cum laude in Microbiology from The Uni-versity of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa in 2014. Her research interests lie in Environmental Microbiology, Transnational Water Management and more recently, the regulatory and health care sector. She currently works as an Innovation and Research and Development Officer within the medi-cal device sector and has been involved in a range of research projects funded by The Water Research Commission and Medical Research Council of South Africa. She is currently a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and a recipient of numerous scholarship programs including the Erasmus Mundus SAPIENT program.


Oil Pollution and Marine Ecology evaluates various aspects of marine ecology and oil pollution related to it impacting this ecology in an adverse manner. It includes the extensive de-scription on marine oil pollution, marine ecology diversity and various institutional framework of oil pollution on marine ecol-ogy. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of various pollutants polluting the marine ecosystem, so as to understand that how environment is getting impacted due to

such processes and what frameworks should be adopted to get rid of all such activities.


Oil Pollution and Marine EcologyAnjanette S. Tadena Environmental Planning for Oceans and Coasts examines various

aspects of environmental planning including an extensive con-ceptual overview of oceans and coasts. It includes definitions of marine and coastal ecosystems and contribution of oceans and coasts. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the oceans and coastal regions and why these necessitate environmental planning. Further, it gives deep insight into development of future as well.


Environmental Planning for Oceans and CoastsJudith Rosales


To save the natural environment, a good and effective under-standing of environmental science is needed. The 7-Volume En-cyclopedia of Environmental Science includes comprehensive information related to environmental science which features cutting-edge information that highlight recent and ongoing de-velopments and research within environmental science. This work demonstrates how understanding environmental science

and theology can provide new resources for sustaining the Earth.


Encyclopedia of Environmental Science (set of 7 Volumes)Shalinee Naidoo Ecological Concepts and Environmental Science examines var-

ious aspects of environmental science including an extensive overview of ecology and related concepts. It includes defini-tions of influential environmentalists, environmental attitudes, multidisciplinary nature of environmental science environmen-tal impacts on water, air and land environmental disasters and

hazards. It also comprises famous environmental disasters formation of the solar system and planet earth. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the ecology of earth and environmental science as well as the eco-logical succession, disturbance and recovery and food webs and trophic relationships. Copyright 2019 | HB 9781773613086 | Price: $165

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science Vol1: Ecological Concepts and Environmental ScienceShalinee Naidoo



Management of Ecosystems examines various aspects of ecosys-tem and its management. It includes definitions of ecosystem, characteristics of ecosystem and other related projects. Further, it comprises comparison of ecosystem and ecosystem-based management ecosystems, biological resources, and ecological integrity. Provides the reader with insights into the development

of its history, so as to understand the characteristics of ecosystem and develop manage-ment practices for sustainability of ecosystem.

Microbiology of Wetlands examines various aspects of wetlands microbiology including an extensive introduction to wetlands. It includes knowledge of wetlands and coastal wetlands together with related concepts. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, present and future of wetlands so as to understand their composition and sustainability.

Biodiversity and Ecological Assessments examines various as-pects of biodiversity including an extensive historical overview of biodiversity. With increasing human intervention in nature and surroundings, biodiversity assessment is the need of hour and every effort should be made in order to tackle the situation in a sustainable manner. It includes definitions of biodiversity,

importance of biodiversity and factors affecting biodiversity along with ecological as-sessment and related issues. The following text provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the ecological processes and ecological assessment.

Integrated Water Management considers various aspects of wa-ter management including an extensive historical overview of water management and related issues. It includes definitions introduction, river basins, introduction to water management, IWRM, water allocations. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the water management system and its integrated approach. In this era, the

management of water is very necessary as drinking water is shrinking at a very high pace.





Encyclopedia of Environmental Science Vol2: Management of Ecosystems

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science Vol 4: Microbiology of Wetlands

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science Vol 3: Biodiversity and Ecological Assessments

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science Vol5: Integrated Water Management

Shalinee Naidoo

Shalinee Naidoo

Shalinee Naidoo

Shalinee Naidoo

Implementing policies and programs that modify how people can access, use or interact with water resources is frequently socially antagonistic. This book recognizes key principles for evaluating and dealing the social effects of water reform. The significance of social acceptability to successful water reform is examined, together with the role of social assessment in attain-

ing this. Water resources and services are parts of social systems that encompass beyond the technical world and the integrated water resources management needs a balance between competing views of social and political issues.

The book provides an ideal introduction to the subject of envi-ronmental economics; looks at how economic activity affects the environment in which we live, and how environmental poli-cies can most effectively be used. This book is ideal for students at all levels who need to get to grips with the economics of the environment within a built environment context.


Encyclopedia of Environmental Science Vol 6: Social Aspects of Water Management

Encyclopedia of Environmental Science Vol 7: Environmental Economics

Shalinee Naido

Shalinee Naidoo









The use of Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Management has seen unprecedented growth for the last de-cade. This book is the result of various international authors’ contribution on land use sustainability, natural resources man-agement and planning, novel modelling methods for environ-ment and geography, environmental management assessment tools and decision-making approaches. This book will be an

indispensable resource for any students taking a module on GIS for the environment as well as researchers or practitioners in the field.

Toxicological research targets the identification of risk factors that trigger harmful effects as a result of exposure, which may leads to acute illnesses, chronic disease or even immediate death. This book sheds light on the tools, benefits and applica-tions of the newly introduced field. In addition, an emphasis will be put on toxicogenomic databases and how it improved along the last decade. It provides a timely overview of toxicogenomics, with special emphasis on the practical applications of this tech-nology to the risk assessment process.

This much-needed book brings together the latest developments on how to deal with climate change, carbon storage in an effec-tive way, greenhouse gas emission calculation, life circle assess-ment of carbon production, policy design for carbon revenues, modelling of greenhouse gases emissions, and more. This book pursues a unique approach, investigating both the ecological and socio-economic aspects of carbon management.




Geographic Information Systems in Environment Management

Toxicogenomics

Carbon Management

Quan Cui

Mohamed A. Selmy

Quan Cui


About the EditorQuan Cui obtained her PhD from Beijing Normal University in 2015. She worked as environmental impact assessment engineer for years. Aiming at linking science to policy, her study interest spans from ecosystem modelling to water resources management. She published peer-reviewed articles about us-ing machine learning models in inflow forecasting, CO2 management and watershed ecosystem health assessment.


This book provides an overview of Industrial Ecology as a holis-tic study and a practical framework that serves to identify and then implement strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of manufacturing processes with an ultimate goal of inclusive and sustainable industrial development. The book could be useful for students who study Environmental Science and Engi-neering, Environmental Management, Urban Studies, industrial engineers, environmental policy planners, urban designers, local authorities, public organizations, and active communities.

This book is packed with different topics on water security lo-cally and internationally. Some of the key topics discussed in-clude introduction to water security, sustainable water supply, Integrated Water Resources Management and poverty reduction, ecosystem and water quality, water pollution, water quality pro-tection, benefits of reusing reclaimed water, harvesting and stor-age of rainwater, seawater desalination, and solutions to water security challenges in the world. Another key aspect that has been discussed entirely in this book is access to adequate safe and clean water for all



Industrial Ecology

Water Security

Nataliya O. Smith

Judith Rosales

About the AuthorDr. Nataliya O. Smith has extensive research, teaching and practical experience in Environmental Stud-ies with accent on environmental safety, industrial ecology, and renewable energy sources as drivers of sustainable development. Over last ten years she has been working at Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University (Ukraine), where she had made path from PhD student and Adjunct Instructor to PhD, Associate Professor position in the Environmental and Natural Resources Department. Currently Mrs. Smith lives in the United States, where she is expanding her career.

About the EditorProf. Judith is an Ecologist and Environmental Specialist with more than 30 years of academic and consult-ing experience. She holds a PhD in geography from the University of Birmingham UK and wrote the PhD and Master Academic Programs of Environmental Sciences for the Universidad de Guayana, Venezuela.


Ecological Boundary Interactions examines various aspects of environmental boundary interactions using metabolic networks to resolve ecological properties of microbiomes. It includes definitions of macrophyte assessment in European lakes, oper-ationalizing safe operating space for regional social-ecological systems and social-ecological dynamics of the small scale fish-eries in Sundarbans Mangrove Forest. Provides the reader with

insights into the development of understanding of marginal changes in ecosystem its history and the land use suitability concept.


Ecological Boundary Interactions

Quan Cui



Responding to the growing importance of, and interest in, wet-land ecosystems, this book discussed wetlands ecosystem ser-vices globally. This work attempts to introduce readers to wet-land ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts, providing guidance on the valuation of ecosystem services, us-ing the case of multifunctional wetlands to illustrate and make recommendations regarding the methods and techniques that can be applied to appraise management options.

Environmental Accounting was usually used as a subset of ac-counting, aiming to incorporate both economic and environ-mental information. But in this book, environmental accounting was considered as an environmental tool when environmental research took economic effect into consideration. This book presents an in-depth research about how the environmental and ecological fields combining the economic factors including the relationship between environmental science and policy, taking account factor into the environmental modelling process, car-bon footprint accounting.

In the past few decades, there has been a major shift from use of chemical processes in various industries to use of more eco-friendly technology which involve use of microbes and their derivatives. This book focuses upon the role of microbial tech-nology in removal of harmful pollutants from the environment. The advantage of using microorganisms for this purpose is that it involves biological processes which are fundamentally much less harmful for the environment as opposed to conventionally employed chemical processes.



Wetland Ecosystems Environmental Accounting

Role of Microbes in Bioremediation of Pollutants

Quan Cui Quan Cui

Navodita Bhatnagar





Waste is a resource in a wrong place. Once a commodity has served its purpose and is no longer of the use it was intended for, it is referred to as waste. It becomes important to properly dispose it or put it to a better use to prevent accumulation in the environment. This gives rise to the concept of waste manage-ment which is a key determinant of a sustainable ecosystem. Another very important aspect of waste management in the cur-rent scenario is conversion of waste to energy. This book deals with the general and specific aspects of waste management in the current world scenario.


Waste management: Current Perspectives

Navodita Bhatnagar


Microorganisms have critical roles in the functioning of environ-ment, structural formation, and plant interactions, both positive and negative. These roles are important in reestablishing func-tion and biodiversity in ecosystem restoration. This timely vol-ume will focus on topics where microbial ecology contributes to management, restoration and sustainability of the biosphere. Discussing current microbial ecology and environmental micro-biology, it will review the role of microbial communities in eco-system services, with examples from both natural and managed

ecosystems. It also highlights the untold ways in which microbial communities influence environmental quality and sustainability.


Role of Microbes in Restoration EcologyDr Prashant Pant, Dr Pratibha Pant and Dr Prerna Pandey

About the EdtiorsDr. Prashant Pant, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. Currently, he is also Chief Editor of Bioinformatics Review and a co-founder/Executive Chief Editor of a Science Journal in Hindi Language “Swadeshi Vigyan” for the native language speaking communities. Dr. Pratibha Pant, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India and has a teaching experience of more than 6 years.Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.

This book integrates research methods and techniques relevant to understanding forest ecology, with a particular focus on those that are relevant to practical conservation and sustainable forest management.


Forest Ecology: Past, Present and FutureDr Prashant Pant, Dr Pratibha Pant and Dr Prerna Pandey

About the EdtiorsDr. Prashant Pant, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India. Currently, he is also Chief Editor of Bioinformatics Review and a co-founder/Executive Chief Editor of a Science Journal in Hindi Language “Swadeshi Vigyan” for the native language speak-ing communities. Dr. Pratibha Pant, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Botany in Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India and has a teaching experience of more than 6 years.Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, worked at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. She has also worked at Transasia Biomedicals and Advance Enzyme Technologies as a scientist. Prerna has published papers in peer-reviewed journals, and has submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Now, she works as a freelance scientific editor and writer.



The future air pollution toxicologist will need to adopt conven-tional as well as cutting-edge technology as a tool in order to introduce novel and sustainable study designs capable of dis-secting the complexity of the biological system itself as well, as that of the air pollution in all its diverse forms. Inhalation of such toxic air pollutants can enhance chances of facing health problems. This book deals with the Toxicology of Air Pollutants in detail including their sources, their effects on health and en-vironment, other effects, laws, rules and regulation as well as measures that may be taken.


Toxicology of Air Pollutants

Dr. Ghazala Yaqub and Ms. Amber Fatima

About the AuthorsDr. Ghazala Yaqub is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and a member of Academic Council at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, a well reputed and prestigious institute in Pakistan. She graduated with a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry in 2011. She did her Post-Doctorate research at the Uni-versity of Wollongong Australia. She is an author of various research articles and books. Dr. Yaqub was awarded Australian Excellence Award in recognition of her research outputs and community services in 2016. She is recently appointed as an Australian Award Ambassador for Pakistan.

Ms Syeda Amber Fatima has M.Phil degree in Environmental Sciences from College of Earth and En-vironmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Pakistan. She is pursuing her Ph.D in Environmental Sciences. She is a former Lecturer at University of the Punjab. Currently, she is working as a Lecturer in Environmental Sciences at Kinnaird College for Women Lahore. She has supervised various research projects and author of many peer reviewed research papers on various environmental issues. She has also served an NGO called ‘Idara e Taleem o Agahi’ (An institute to raise awareness and education) that is involved in working to provide education to the poor children.

Oil and gas are important sources of energy in the world today. However, they are also some of the largest sources of pollution in the world. This book explores the impact of oil and gas on atmospheric pollution in the world, covering the overview of the processes, facilities, and equipment that are used in oil and gas production and supply processes. The book also covers various forms of pollution from the use of oil and gas and also looks at solution for the issues. The photos and graphics have been used to enlighten the readers as well.


Atmospheric Impacts of the Oil and Gas IndustryAnjanette S. Tadena


Geomatics technologies have been increasingly used in all phases of disaster management. Disaster management is the cre-ation of plans through which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. This book provides a solid overview of what is being developed in the risk prevention and disaster management sector.

Remote sensing is defined as the scanning of the earth by satel-lite or high-flying aircraft in order to obtain information about it. Remote sensing is very useful and effective tools in disaster man-agement. This book focuses on role of remote sensing and appli-cation of remote sensing technologies in disaster management.

Water resources are sources of water that are useful or potential-ly useful to humans. An urban area is a location characterized by high human population density and many built environment features in comparison to the areas surrounding it. This book provides a novel interdisciplinary approach to water in a chang-ing world, from an environmental change perspective.

Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. Disaster re-sponse is the reaction and activity involved in helping people who have involved in some kind of catastrophe. This book dis-cusses about emergency management and disaster response.





Geomatics Solutions for Disaster Management

Remote Sensing for Human Disaster Management

Water Resources and the Urban Environment Handbook

Emergency Management and Disaster Response

Andrew Lillejord

Maria Tattaris

Quan Cui

Vikas Mishra

Earthquake hazards include any physical phenomenon associ-ated with an earthquake that may produce adverse effects on human activities. This book presents the latest scientific devel-opments and reviews of research addressing seismic hazard and seismic risk, including causality rates, impacts on society, pre-paredness, insurance and mitigation.


Earthquake Hazard, Risk and Disasters

Jaspreet Banga

This book presents the latest information on the intensity and frequency of disasters in urban and regional areas. It empha-sizes the importance of urbanization for the level of risk of nat-ural disasters and other phenomena, and highlights the need to address disaster management issues in the context of urban development planning.


Urban and Regional Disaster Management

Andrew Lillejord

While over 70% of the earth is covered by the oceans, much of it remains a mystery. Its immense size and depth entice scientists to uncover these mysteries. This text encompasses the properties of seawater which affect life in the ocean, classification of marine environments and organisms, marine food webs, larger marine animals, etc. Oceanography is a very important discipline for understanding the oceans, which are essential for all life on Earth and cover the majority of the Earth’s

surface. Oceanography is extremely multidisciplinary, covering the physics, chemistry, geology and biology of the world’s oceans. No understanding of Earth’s climate or.the chemical cycles essential to life is complete without the insights of oceanography


Principles of Oceanography

Judith Rosales



Social workers play important roles in disaster rescue, recovery and preparation for future disasters. Disaster management is the creation of plans through which communities reduce vulnera-bility to hazards and cope with disasters. By highlighting a new empirically based understanding of disaster behavior, this book focuses on disaster management to a social process model that will save lives.

While tourists are free to avoid destinations associated with risk, the consequences of disastrous events on tourist destinations are inescapable and can be profound. Disaster management is the creation of plans through which communities reduce vulnera-bility to hazards and cope with disasters. This book discusses both the theoretical and practical approaches toward successful crisis and disaster management.

Publication Date: 2017 | Copyright 2017 | HB 9781680958171 | Price: $165Publication Date: 2017 | Copyright 2017 | HB 9781680958195 | Price: $165

Disaster Management and Social Work Tourism Crisis and Disaster ManagementVikas Mishra

Andrew Lillejord

Remote sensing is a technology that employs electromagnetic sensors to measure and monitor changes in the earth’s surface and atmosphere. This text presents the fundamental concepts covering various stages of remote sensing, and their applica-tions in plant sciences, hydrology, earth sciences, and land use analysis. Remote sensing is the science of obtaining information about objects or areas from a distance, typically from aircraft

or satellites. Remote sensors collect data by detecting the energy that is reflected from Earth. These sensors can be on satellites or mounted on aircraft. Remote sensors can be either passive or active. Passive sensors respond to external stimuli. They record natural energy that is reflected or emitted from the Earth’s surface. The most common source of radiation detected by passive sensors is reflected sunlight.


Introduction to Remote Sensing

Taras Kazantsev This text offers an account of the wide range of mineralogy. The fundamentals, the most frequently used procedures, and experimental techniques are all labelled. Mineralogy is concerned with studying minerals and their physical and chemical properties. A mineral is a naturally occurring, homogeneous solid with a definite chemical composition and a highly ordered atomic structure. Minerals have been an important part of our society since the time of prehistoric man.

Early humans carved tools out of minerals such as quartz. Pottery has been made of various clays since ancient times. Sodium chloride, also known as the mineral halite, has been used in food preservation techniques for millions of years. Mining of useful minerals out of ores became widespread hundreds of years ago, a practice still in use today. Modern-day mineralogy has been expanded by advances in other sciences, such as biology and chemistry, to shed even more light on the nature of the materials.that form the earth we live on

The developing area of disaster mitigation is also becoming a vital aspect of development planning, policy formulation and implementation. Natural hazards are naturally occurring physical phenomena caused either by rapid or slow onset events which can be geophysical (earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and volcanic activity), hydrological (avalanches and floods), climatological (extreme temperatures, drought and

wildfires), and meteorological. Disasters are as old as human history but the dramatic increase and the damage caused by them in the recent past have become a cause of national and international concern. Over the past decade, the number of natural and manmade disasters has climbed inexorably. This book examines the facets of .prevention, mitigation, and management of environmental hazards and disasters



Principles of Mineralogy

Management of Natural Hazards and Disasters

Judith Rosales

Judith RosalesFrom the deepest ocean trench to the tallest mountain, plate tec-tonics explains the features and movement of Earth’s surface in the present and the past. Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth’s outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the man-tle, the rocky inner layer above the core. The plates act like a hard and rigid shell compared to Earth’s mantle. This strong out-er layer is called the lithosphere. The rising of hot rock from the mantle to Earth’s surface is called upwelling. This process adds

new material to tectonic plates. Over time, the cooling outer crust becomes thicker and heavier. After millions of years, the oldest, coolest parts of the plate sink back into the mantle, where they remelt again. This text presents a major breakthrough in our under-standing of the subject of plate tectonics, invaluable to students in the earth sciences and to various specialists in the geological sciences.

This text presents coverage on principles of sedimentology and stratigraphy highlighting the important physical, chemical, bi-ological and stratigraphic characteristics of sedimentary rocks. Exploration for coal, oil and gas has resulted in the development of a branch of geology concerned with the analysis of stratigra-phy, sedimentology and structure in the subsurface. Sedimen-tology studies sand, mud (or silt) and clay, and the various ways

they are deposited. Most of the rocks on earth are sedimentary rocks, and it is in these kinds of rocks you find fossils and many of the other historical markers. Sedimentary rocks are also where petroleum deposits are found. Sedimentology is tied to stratigra-phy, which studies the relationships between rock layers and how they can shift and move. This also affects where petroleum deposits can be found, as well as how the extraction of petroleum affects the sediment around the deposit.



Theory of Plate Tectonics

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Judith Rosales

Judith RosalesThe text emphasizes physical and applications of weather and climatic data. Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmo-sphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. The study of meteorology dates back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw modest progress in the field after weather observation networks were formed across broad regions. Me-teorological phenomena are observable weather events which

illuminate and are explained by the science of meteorology. Those events are bound by the variables that exist in Earth’s atmosphere. They are temperature, pressure, water vapor, and the gradients and interactions of each variable, and how they change in time.


Fundamentals of Meteorology

Judith Rosales



This book illustrates the range of environmental geoscience mapping presently carried out around the world. It presents a number of sub disciplinary and thematic topics including vol-canic hazards, landslides, dolines, tsunamis, radon potential, medical geology, rainfall erosion, engineering geology, borehole stratigraphy, lake sediment geochemistry, aggregate resources and remote sensing.


Principles and Practices of Geoenvironmental MappingDr. Tanjina Nur

Environmental geology is an applied science concerned with the practical application of the principles of geology in the solv-ing of environmental problems. Engineering geology is a hybrid discipline that uses comprehensive knowledge of geology to assess and manage engineering projects. This book emphasizes the engineering geology approach, especially in the discussion of soil and rock mechanics and landslides.


Principles of Environmental, Groundwater, and Engineering GeologyQuan Cui

Coastal Geomorphology encompasses the understanding of various morphological changes acquired by the coast owing to the interplay of processes occuring in the atmosphere, land and water. Coasts are not attractive only in the uniqueness of their geographic dynamicity but also in economic and social aspects. They are deployed for sea based trade, recreational purposes, fishing and also play a pivotal role for the tourism industry in

a maritime country. Their exposure to various human activities also makes the coastal regions vulnerable to pollution and deterioration of their quality which subsequently highlights the need for planning and management of the coastal regions. The study will also deal with the interdisciplinary nature of geomorphology thus explaining the significance of other branches of science like biology, environment engineering, and oceanography.

Geoarchaeology is a multi-disciplinary approach which uses the techniques and subject matter of geography, geology and other earth sciences to examine topics which inform archaeological knowledge and thought. This book illustrates the contributions of geoarchaeological investigations and demonstrates the need to make such studies an integral part of archaeological research.

This book describes and analyzes global causes, effects and dynamics of floods and includes methods for related environ-mental management. It reviews recent advances in the interdis-ciplinary study of floods and their effects on landforms, sedi-ments, human works, and populations. It also covers the use of morphometric parameters of drainage basins and establishes standard procedures for measuring geomorphically significant variables following a major flood.

Geomorphology and groundwater is an up to the minute col-lection dealing with the overlap between geomorphology and hydrogeology. These two disciplines have much to offer each other in several fields such as river groundwater interactions, the location and evolution of aquifers, karst and landform evo-lution. This book provides the knowledge that both geomorpol-ogists and hydrologists need as they begin to work together more closely.





Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction

Geoarchaeology

Flood Geomorphology

Geomorphology and Groundwater

Navodita Bhatnagar

Navodita Bhatnagar

Navodita Bhatnagar

Quan Cui

Microbial ecology is the ecology of microorganisms: their re-lationship with one another and with their environment. This book includes the ecology of microorganisms in natural and en-gineered environments; genomic, metagenomic and molecular advances in understanding of microbial interactions; microbial diversity and phylogeny; microbial drivers of biogeochemical processes; and inter- and intraspecific microbial communica-tion.

Limnology is the study of inland waters lakes (both freshwater and saline), reservoirs, rivers, streams, wetlands, and groundwater as ecological systems interacting with their drainage basins and the atmosphere. Oceanography is the branch of earth science that studies the ocean. This book includes ecosystem examples to illustrate basic concepts in limnology and evaluates the major.current research developments in the ocean sciences



Handbook of Molecular Microbial EcologyLimnology and Oceanography

Patricia Marques

Quan Cui

Drinking water is water which is fit for consumption by humans and other animals. Drinking water quality may be degraded in water distribution systems—microorganisms form biofilms with-in distribution systems that allow them to flourish. This book addresses the public health aspects of drinking water treatment and distribution. It explains the different water treatment pro-cesses, such as pretreatment, coagulation, flocculation, sedi-mentation, filtration, disinfection, and their impacts on water-borne microbial pathogens and parasites.

A natural disaster is an event with a natural, as opposed to hu-man, cause that results in large-scale loss of life or damage to property. It could be related to weather, geology, biology or even factors outside the Earth. This book presents transnational, glob-al and environmental history of natural and man-made disasters.



Microbiology of Drinking Water Production and Distribution

Natural Disasters in a Global Environment

Patricia Marques

Andrew Lillejord



Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large-scale motion of earth’s lithosphere. Current plate boundaries are de-fined by their seismicity. Past plate boundaries within existing plates are identified from a variety of evidence, such as the pres-ence of ophiolites that are indicative of vanished oceans. This book focuses on the potential risk of global natural hazards, pre-diction of natural disasters and mitigation of its impact.

Tectonic geomorphology is the study of the interplay between tectonic and surface processes that shape the landscape in re-gions of active deformation. Modern tectonic geomorphology is an exceptionally integrative field that utilizes techniques and data derived from studies of geomorphology, seismology, geochronology, structure, geodesy, stratigraphy, meteorology and quaternary science. This book focuses on the current un-derstanding of the dynamic interplay between surface processes and active tectonics.

The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. The water cycle involves the exchange of energy, which leads to temperature changes. This book examines the use of available remote sens-ing satellite data as well as data from future missions that can be used to expand knowledge in quantifying the spatial and tempo-ral variations in the terrestrial water cycle.

Air pollution control refers to steps taken to maintain a standard of purity of air for good public health; for protection of plant and animal life, and property; for visibility; and for safe ground and air transportation. This book presents an essentials of environ-mental science and engineering and provides an insight into the chemistry of air pollution.

Environmental geomechanics is one of the most recent and dy-namically evolving thrusts in geomechanics with a great deal of conceptual novelty and interdisciplinary involvement. This book covers a broad class of problems where deforming geoma-terials are involved, usually coupled with fluid flow and trans-port of some substance. It discusses a range of topics that are of increasing importance in engineering practice: natural hazards, pollution, and environmental protection through good practice.

Water purification is the process of removing undesirable chem-icals, biological contaminants, suspended solids and gases from contaminated water. Most water is disinfected for human consumption, but water purification may also be designed for a variety of other purposes, including fulfilling the requirements of medical, pharmacological, chemical and industrial applica-tions. This book focuses on new approaches in water purifica-tion.

The control of air pollution is one of the principal areas of pollu-tion control, along with wastewater treatment, solid-waste man-agement, and hazardous-waste management. Air is considered to be polluted when it contains certain substances in concentra-tions high enough and for durations long enough to cause harm or undesirable effects. This book discusses the operation and maintenance of air pollution control equipment and explores the problems connected with their use.

Rock dynamics studies the response of rock materials and rock masses under dynamic loading conditions. The study of rock dynamics is important because many rock mechanics and rock engineering problems involve dynamic loading ranging from earthquakes to vibrations and explosions. This book provides a summary of the state-of-the-art in rock dynamics with the cur-rent knowledge of rock dynamics for researchers and engineers.









Plate Boundaries and Natural Hazards

Tectonic Geomorphology

Remote Sensing of the Terrestrial Water Cycle

Air Pollution Control and Analysis: Principles and Practices

Prediction, Analysis and Design of Environmental Geomechanics

New Approaches in Water Purification

Air Pollution Control: Design and Operation

Advanced Rock Dynamics and Applications

Jaspreet Banga

Navodita Bhatnagar

Maria Tattaris

Quan Cui

Navodita Bhatnagar

Quan Cui

Quan Cui

Navodita Bhatnagar

This book provides comprehensive coverage of earthquake engineering basics, an overview of methods, and the scientific background on recent developments. Earthquake engineering is an interdisciplinary discipline of engineering that designs and analyzes structures, such as buildings and bridges, with earthquakes in mind. Its overall goal is to make such structures more resistant to earthquakes. Earthquake engineering is one

of the more recent additions to the civil engineering specialties. While the need for earthquake engineering has always existed, the concepts and technology are a much more recent development. While all structures have a need to be designed to be earthquake resistant, it is the proliferation of high-rise buildings which has sparked the interest in developing earthquake survivability technology. The earthquake itself can move both laterally and vertically, providing forces to which the structure is not.normally subject


Earthquake Engineering

Judith Rosales

Essentials of Geology emphasizes the importance and interrela-tionships of geological processes of humans and animals. Geol-ogy is the study of the earth that involves studying the materials that make up the earth, the features and structures found on Earth as well as the processes that act upon them. Geology also deals with the study of the history of all life that’s ever lived on or is living on the earth now. Studying how life and our planet have changed over time is an important part of geology. Geology has

been of interest to humans as far back as ancient Greece in the 4th century. Geology investigates the processes that have shaped the Earth through its 4500 million (approxi-mate!) year history and uses the rock record to unravel that history. It is concerned with the real world beyond the laboratory and has direct relevance to the needs of society.


Essentials of Geology

Judith Rosales


EducationDelve Publishing

This is a special collection of recent research and proven guide-lines for effective learning and instructional design. After a brief overview of present and future educational challenges, and ways to influence the teaching practice at universities, several meth-ods to maximize cognitive performance are described. These methods include the effects of spaced repetition, enactment/gestures, smart sleeping patterns, effective retrieval practice, and

testing methods that double as learning activities. Instructional strategies are then dis-cussed that include simple rules for effective online and face-to-face instruction, group work, and experience with online learning. Subsequent articles discuss simulations, games, and examples how mysterious, unusual topics like heavy metal music, or gob-lins can successfully promote scientific thinking. The final part of the collection informs about educational tools like massive open online courses (MOOCs), a thoroughly de-signed reading learning game, and audience feedback devices (clickers).

The Role of Information Technology in Education is exploring the potential for technology to redefine the terms of teaching and learning. Rapid communication, plus increased access to IT in the home, at work, and in educational establishments, could mean that learning becomes a truly lifelong activity—an activity in which the pace of technological change forces constant eval-uation of the learning process itself. This book reviews the state of the art in information technology in educational management

(ITEM) with emphasis on research, approaches, methodologies, applications and tools. This handbook aims to give readers a thorough understanding of past, current and future research and its application in the field of educational technology.

Higher Education in the Digital Age provides a strategic frame-work on understanding and shaping the major impact of tech-nology on institutions. This book consists of a series of topics ex-amining the future of higher education, especially as impacted by the rapid advance and pervasive presence of digital resourc-es. This book will be of great interest to all students, academic researchers and writers working in the areas of education studies and/or educational technology, as well as being essential read-ing for anyone working in the areas of higher education.




Effective Learning and Instruction – Cognitive Principles, Strategies, Tools

Information Technology EducationHigher Education in the Digital Age

Klaus Petritsch

Dr. Jovan PehcevskiDr. Jovan Pehcevski


Engineering and Technology Delve Publishing

This book explores the various approaches, which can be suc-cessfully used in live cells, the tradeoffs in resolution, speed, and ease of implementation, which one must make for each approach, and the quality of results that one might expect from each technique. It introduces the recent development of opti-cal microscopy that has achieved spatial resolution beyond the diffraction limit, there by opening up new applications in bio-medicine.

This book explores the production of biofuels as alternatives to fossil fuels, focusing on the technological issues. This book is a collection of recently published works related to biofuels and its production highlighting the current issues surrounding second- and third-generation biofuels. Chapters are authored by world class researchers and practitioners in various aspects of biofuels; presenting extensive discussion of future prospects in biofuels.

This book provides a wide-ranging overview of the latest research in environmentally integrated bioprocess technology. Consisting of peer-reviewed articles reporting on the latest developments in several food engineering and agricultural processing, with con-tributions from a team of international researchers who present a blend of classical and emerging technologies, the chapters will detail the key advances and emerging trends in the bioprocess-ing industry which have greater adoption and potential.

During the last decades, algae received increasing interest as potential source of advanced biofuels production resulting in a considerable attention from research, industry and policy mak-ers. This book is packed with comprehensive information about the practical aspects of cultivation, harvesting, and biomass processing and biofuel production from algae. Chapters are au-thored by world class researchers and practitioners in various as-pects of biofuels. Providing wide coverage of biofuels for algae; it presents extensive discussion of future prospects in biofuels.

This book provides an overview of the most used ab initio quantum methods and their applications in different fields. The methods Hartree–Fock, Moller–Plesset Perturbation theory and Coupled Cluster theory are discussed. Both their accuracy and computational performance are summarized in the first part of the book. The rest of the book is emphasizing on the significant advances in the implementation of the ab initio methods in the last years.

This book provides a technological and scientific endeavor to assist society and farming communities in different regions and scales to improve their productivity and sustainability. The text coverage is presented into four sections. First section focuses on the conversion of moving water or air (wind) into electric-ity and solar, solar-hybrids, and geothermal energy-sources are presented in second section. Furthermore, biofuel and biomass energy production is asserted in three section and section four, hydrogen and nuclear power, addresses important issues like the

need to phase out nuclear power due to technical and economic incompatibility with renewables.

The Handbook addresses questions related to film grades, types of packages for different types of foods and packaging tech-nologies. Additionally the book provides a review of new and emerging technologies. It shows how direct contact between the packed commodity and the plastic is likely to result in the trans-fer of polymer additives, adventitious impurities such as mono-mers, catalyst remnants, and residual polymerization solvents. Novel food packaging techniques is a standard reference for the

food industry in optimizing the use of packaging to improve product safety and quality.

This book is packed with the state-of-the-art hydrological mod-els and cases of their applications including statistic models like Mann-Kendall method, F-test method, stoichiometry method, and different hydrologic software models. Research topics such as aquatic biogeochemistry, fate and transport of bacteria in a coastal area, water management policies, effects from weirs and beaver dams, are also addressed in this book. Provides unique synthesis of various modeling methodologies used to aid plan-ning and operational decision making, for academic researchers and professionals.







Recent Advances in Super-Resolution Microscopy Imaging

Current Scenario in Biofuels Production

Advances in Bioprocess Technology

Algal Biofuel: Recent Advances

Ab Initio Calculations: Methods and Applications

Sustainable Energy Solutions

Plastics in Food Packaging

Hydrologic Modeling


Sarika Garg

Preethi Kartan

Dr. Abida Taskeen


Klaus Petritsch

Cristina García Jaime

Quan Cui


About the EditorMaria Velinova is Ph.D. holder in Quantum chemistry at the University of Sofia since April 2012. Her major research experience is in the field of Computational Chemistry, especially in statistical mechanics methods applied to different sorts of biomolecules. Member of the Laboratory of Quantum and Computational Chemistry at the University of Sofia.



About the EditorQuan Cui obtained her PhD from Beijing Normal University in 2015. She worked as environmental impact assessment engineer for years. Aiming at linking science to policy, her study interest spans from ecosystem modelling to water resources management. She published peer-reviewed articles about using machine learning models in inflow forecasting, CO2 management and watershed ecosystem health assessment.

About the EditorKlaus obtained his PhD in science after working as research assistant at the University of Cambridge, UK. He published over 20 papers, gave presentations to large international science audiences, taught physics, and trained technical staff in a Silicon Valley solar energy start up. In Finland, a global leader in education, Klaus complemented his degrees with certificates in vocational teaching, instructional design, and eLearning. He regularly conducts workshops on learning at one of Finland’s leading uni-versities in teacher education and freelances as learning consultant, editor and instructional designer.

About the EditorCristina Garcia Jaime is a Spanish food specialist who studied Food Quality and Technology in the University of Granada and Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Pablo de Olavide University (Seville). She has worked in different food areas: scientific, industry and clinic. Currently, she has founded a company established in Europe and called “Foodise” dedicated to help small business and companies to manage all issues related to food.



About the AuthorDr Abida Taskeen has a PhD degree in Chemistry and is working as the Head of Quality Enhancement Cell at Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan. She has expertise in field of Education, Social Services, Envi-ronmental Health and Science and Technology. She played a tremendous role in the establishment of the Quality Enhancement Cell and self assessment process at Qarshi University. She is also a recourse person at Directorate of Staff Development (Punjab Government). She is an author of many research articles and books.



This text presents the comprehensive text that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and nat-urally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil engineering is arguably the oldest engineering discipline. It deals with the built environment and can be dated to the first time someone placed a roof over his or her head or laid a tree trunk across a river to make it easier to get across. The built environment encompasses much of what

defines modern civilization. Buildings and bridges are often the first constructions that come to mind, as they are the most conspicuous creations of structural engineering, one of civil engineering’s major sub-disciplines. Roads, railroads, subway systems, and airports are designed by transportation engineers, another category of civil engineering.

This text provides delivers a comprehensive overview of the as-sociation of hydrology, water quality, and water management at the rural-urban interface. Engineering Hydrology mainly con-cerned with the flow and storage of water. Topics commonly covered include urban drainage, water supply, wastewater treat-ment, river management and coastal protection. Water is one of our most precious natural resources. Without it, there would be no life on earth. Hydrology has evolved as a science in response

to the need to understand the complex water system of the earth and help solve water problems. This hydrology text gives you information about water on Earth and humans’ involvement and use of water.

The book gives a comprehensive coverage of the subject, in-cluding basic measurement techniques, instruments, and meth-ods used in everyday practice. Electrical engineering is an im-portant field of study for all engineers. It can be broadly defined as the study and application of electrical systems or circuits that are formed from an interconnection of electrical devices and components. Since its early beginnings, the field of electrical engineering has grown and branched out into a number of

specialized categories, including power generation and transmission systems, motors, batteries and control systems. Today’s electrical engineers design electrical devices and systems using basic components such as conductors, coils, magnets, batteries, switches, resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and transistors.

This book clarifies the underlying text that facilitate the under-standing required to improve design and manufacturing pro-cesses. Industrial and manufacturing engineering is about the combined art and science of designing, developing and man-aging the manufacture of quality products. Manufacturing and industrial engineers turn empty buildings into modern produc-tion plants. One specialty, industrial engineering, works with

the human element -- how the workers perform their jobs. The other, manufacturing engineering, lays out the machines and equipment the workers use to perform their jobs. Together, the manufacturing engineer and the industrial engineer work to ensure factories are as efficient as possible. Manufacturing engineers attempt to improve a plant’s production and the quality of the product through the way a manufacturing line is arranged or the way a machine works.

Control theory is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering and mathematics that deals with the behavior of dynamical systems with inputs, and how their behavior is modified by feedback. Ex-tensive use of control theory is usually made of a diagrammatic style known as the block diagram. Although a major application of control theory is in control systems engineering, which deals with the design of process control systems for industry, other applications range far beyond this. As the general theory of feed-

back systems, control theory is useful wherever feedback occurs. As long as human culture has existed, control has meant some kind of power over the environment. This is a textbook designed for fundamental aspects in control theory.

This book is compiled with a view to provide the reader with a text that presents a lucid and comprehensive treatment of Basics of Electronics Engineering. Electronics has made tremendous advancement during last few decades and our day to day life involves the use of electronic devices. Electronics has played a major role in every sphere of our life. Devices which can control the flow of electrons are the main building blocks of electronic

circuits. In the field of electronic engineering, engineers design and test circuits that use the electromagnetic properties of electrical components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and transistors to achieve a particular functionality. The tuner circuit, which allows the user of a radio to filter out all but a single station, is just one example of such a circuit.







An Introduction to Civil Engineering

Engineering Hydrology

Electrical Engineering: Concepts and Applications

Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Processes

Control Theory Fundamentals

Electronics Engineering

June Blyth Orillana Royol

June Blyth Orillana Royol

Rongie N. Bolanos

Ruzel Klein Go

Laurence Buen Suarez

Rongie N. Bolanos

This book offers the coverage available on the principles of dig-ital communications. The general approach of this book is to extract the common principles underlying a range of media and applications and present them in a unified framework. Com-munication can take place with the aid of an artificial satellite between two points on the earth. In the same way signal can also be sent in a digitalized form as in case of Digital communi-

cation. Digital communications mean transferring data from one place to another. It is done by physical path or physical connection. In digital communication, digital values are taken as the discrete set. It is bit complicated as compare to analog communication and it’s also fast and appropriate in modern situations.


Digital Communications: Fundamentals and ApplicationsRongie N. Bolanos

This text presents comprehensive coverage of all topics required by undergraduates at primer levels of mathematics in engineer-ing. Engineering mathematic is concerned with mathematical methods and techniques that are typically used in engineering and industry. Along with fields like engineering physics and engineering geology, engineering mathematics is an interdisci-plinary subject motivated by engineers’ needs both for practical, theoretical and other considerations out with their specializa-

tion, and to deal with constraints to be effective in their work. This work is about the mathematics that is most widely used in engineering: An introduction to linear algebra and ordinary differential equations (ODEs), including general numerical approaches to solving systems of equations.


Engineering MathematicsLalaine Suarez Figueroa



The purpose of this text is to provide a reference that is both con-cise and useful for engineering students and professionals. Pow-er Electronics is concerned with the art of converting electrical energy from one form to another in an efficient, clean, compact, and robust manner for convenient utilization. Controlling the flow of electrical energy by switching electronic circuits is what power electronics is all about. It is the technology that is behind

the concept of power converters, power inverters, motor drives, switching power sup-plies etc. Today power electronic uses components like diodes, GTO’s and transistors etc. In power electronics a substantial amount of electronic energy is processed. Power electronics is one of the primary subjects for an electrical engineer.

This book conveys together the principles, theory, and practice of nanotechnology, serve as a textbook for beginners in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Nanoscience and nano-technology involve the ability to see and to control individual atoms and molecules. Everything on Earth is made up of at-oms—the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the buildings and houses we live in, and our own bodies. Today’s scientists and

engineers are finding a wide variety of ways to deliberately make materials at the na-noscale to take advantage of their enhanced properties such as higher strength, lighter weight, increased control of light spectrum, and greater chemical reactivity than their larger-scale counterparts. Truly revolutionary nanotech products, materials and applica-tions, such as nanorobotics, are years in the future.

This book offers a comprehensive coverage of process simula-tion, useful for undergraduate students of Chemical Engineering and Process Engineering as theoretical provision in Process De-sign. Chemical engineering is the study and practice of trans-forming substances at large scales for the tangible improvement of the human condition. Chemical engineering is a discipline influencing numerous areas of technology. In broad terms, chemical engineers conceive and design processes to produce,

transform and transport materials — beginning with experimentation in the laboratory followed by implementation of the technology in full-scale production. Chemical engi-neers develop alternative fuels and energy systems that allow our dependence on fossil fuels to be reduced. Thus, chemical engineering is often intertwined with biology and biomedical engineering, particularly with regard to harnessing the chemical machinery inside a cell, and developing and manufacturing “markers” for detecting cancer cells.

The book covers a fair amount of kinematics and dynamics of the robots. It also covers the sensors and actuators used in robot-ics system. This book will be useful for mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer engineering students. Robotics is the science and technology behind the design, manufacturing and application of robots. Robotics is the interdisciplinary branch of engineering and science that includes mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and others. Robotics

deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.

Before examining types of research designs it is important to be clear about the role and purpose of research design. We need to understand what research design is and what it is not. This is the aim of this text. The research design refers to the overall strategy that you choose to integrate the different components of the study in a coherent and logical way, thereby, ensuring you will effectively address the research problem; it constitutes

the blueprint for the collection, measurement, and analysis of data. The way in which researchers develop research designs is fundamentally affected by whether the research question is descriptive or explanatory. This book covers several different options re-searchers can use to approach such questions.






Introduction to Modern Power Electronics

Nanotechnology: A Comprehensive Introduction

Introductory Chemical Engineering Introduction to Robotics

Research Design and Methodology

Galang, Maureen R.

Jurex Cuenca Gallo

Rose Marie O. MendozaGalang, Maureen R.

Jurex Cuenca Gallo

The world of science and engineering is filled with signals: images from remote space probes, voltages generated by the heart and brain, radar and sonar echoes, seismic vibrations, and countless other applications. Signals need to be processed so that the information that they contain can be displayed, ana-lyzed, or converted to another type of signal that may be of use. In the real-world, analog products detect signals such as sound, light, temperature or pressure and manipulate them. Digital

Signal Processors (DSP) take real-world signals like voice, audio, video, temperature, pressure, or position that have been digitized and then mathematically manipulate them. The theory behind DSP is quite complex. Basically, DSP works by clarifying, or standardizing, the levels or states of a digital signal. This book provides a coherent and structured presentation of the theory and applications of digital signal processing.

This text provides a vibrant introduction to the procedures, techniques, problems and difficulties of nano-engineering. Na-noengineering is the application extension of Nanotechnology, which is a collective term for a range of new technologies that involve the manipulation of matter at small scales, typically 0.2-100 nanometres. Nanoengineering is an interdisciplinary sci-ence that builds biochemical structures smaller than bacterium, which function like microscopic factories. This is possible by

utilizing basic biochemical processes at the atomic or molecular level. In simple terms, molecules interact through natural processes, and nanoengineering takes advantage of those processes by direct manipulation. It is an emerging field of technological devel-opment with a strong thrust internationally. It is predicted to impact on practically every major sector of engineering, from consumer goods, health care and medicine, food and agriculture, to space technology, telecommunications, environment and energy, to name a few.



Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

Nanoengineering: Science and Technology

Galang, Maureen R.

Jurex Cuenca Gallo

Students have plenty of experience using everyday household appliances that rely on electric circuits for their operation. They very likely have developed a sense that you need a battery or power switch to be turned on to make things ‘work’, and that batteries can go ‘flat’. They tend to think of electric circuits as involving something they call ‘current’ or ‘energy’ or ‘electrici-ty’ or ‘voltage’, all labels which they often use interchangeably. The principles of circuit analysis are fundamental to the prac-

tice of electrical and electronic engineering. An electric power system is a network of electrical components deployed to supply, transfer, and use electric power. In this book, the reader will find a theoretical introduction to Circuits and Systems and their applications.


Introduction to Circuits and Systems



Food ScienceDelve Publishing

Rapid methods in Food Microbiology examines various dimen-sions of food microbiology along with the methods and ad-vancement taking place in this sector. It includes various safety assessments of food derived from genetically modified micro-or-ganisms and innovations in the field of salmonella. Provide the reader with the insights into the recent development of food microbiology, so as to determine the safety and quality of food before it is consumed by an individual.

Sustainability in the food industry examines various aspects of food industry including an overview of agriculture and sustain-ability in supply chain and food industry. Food industry is a com-plicated, vast and diverse industry, supplying food all around the work for the sustenance of human lives. Provides the reader with insight into the strategies related to the industry’s sustainabili-ty, so as to understand the main agenda behind establishing a systematic framework for Quality, Safety and Sustainability in Food Industry.

Frozen Food Technology examines various aspects of technology in processing of frozen food including an extensive theoretical overview of frozen food technology and related concepts. It in-cludes definitions of chilling of food, freezing technologies of food, latest and upcoming trends of foods freezing. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to develop innovation in food processing, handling, and freezing.

Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins examines various aspects related to safety of food including extensive overview about contaminants, toxins and related issues. It includes definitions of different food safety principles, contaminants, toxin, pre-harvest and post-harvest food safety. Additionally, it discusses the latest trends in the food industry. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its awareness, so as to understand the neces-sity of food safety and motivations, arguments, backgrounds of contamination of food.

Handbook of Minerals and Nutrients examines various aspects of minerals and nutrients including an extensive overview of necessities of humans and plants. It includes definitions of nu-trients , minerals and supplements etc. Provides readers with insights regarding the minerals and nutrients together with their usage and applications in human body and plants.

Food Industry: Processes and Technologies examines various processes and technologies in relation with food industry in-cluding an extensive overview of major food industries together with food innovations. It includes definition of packaging, han-dling, food procedures etc. Also provided is the brief about en-vironmental problems that are linked with processing of food. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its

history, so as to understand the theoretical perspective of food technologies as well as processing techniques and why some techniques are not sustainable.

Ancient Food Technologies examines innovations and develop-ments in food processing and preservations from the Paleolithic era to the late Roman times. Future prospects in food technol-ogies are also explained to give readers an idea about the huge potential that lies ahead. At the end, a case study has been pro-vided to provide a practical example of food technologies and the way food has covered over the centuries.

Food Lipids: Chemistry, Nutrition and Biotechnology examines various processes and technologies in relation with food lipids including an extensive overview of chemistry, nutrition and biotechnology of food lipids. It includes definitions of Nomen-clature of food lipids, Chemistry and Function of Phospholipids etc. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its knowledge, so as to understand the chemistry and biotechnolo-

gy of food lipids processes.





Rapid methods in Food Microbiology

Sustainability in the Food Industry

Frozen Food Technology

Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins

Handbook of Minerals and Nutrients

Food Industry: Processes and Technologies

Ancient Food Technology

Food Lipids: Chemistry, Nutrition and Biotechnology

Chenggui Sun



Merly Fiscal-Arjona

Roksana Khalid


Merly Fiscal-Arjona

Sara Diana Garduño Diaz





About the EditorDr. Chenggui Sun obtained his Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, a public research university with a main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. His academic back-ground is in the area of nanotechnology and membrane technology, which is at the interface between Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Sun enjoys the challenge of combining tech-nology, engineering, and business expertise to contribute to organizational development in the context of a more sustainable, healthier world. He has proven ability to understand client needs and perspec-tives in order to formulate and implement strategic plans, and known networking and collaboration skills with a commitment to fostering growth in others. Dr. Sun is also reputable for approaching tasks with creativity, integrity, and drive to inspire cooperation and exceed expectations.

About the AuthorCristina Garcia Jaime is a Spanish food specialist who studied Food Quality and Technology in the University of Granada and Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Pablo de Olavide University (Seville). She has worked in different food areas: scientific, industry and clinic. Currently, she has founded a company established in Europe and called “Foodise” dedicated to help small business and companies to manage all issues related to food.


About the Editor

Roksana obtained her MSc from McMaster University in 2016. Her interests span from microbiology to neuroscience and she is currently working on the gut-brain axis as a visiting researcher at the Karolinska .Institutet

About the AuthorMerly Fiscal-Arjona, M.A.T, Full time Professor of Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan,Campus, Siniloan Laguna, Philippines. She graduated from the Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Campus, with the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Technology and Home Economics. Her professional experience includes an assessor in different Hotel and Restaurant Competency in TESDA. At present, she is an Associate Professor IV at the LSPU. Her greatest joy at the moment is to share her knowledge, expertise and give prestige to her students.

About the AuthorDr. Sara D. Garduño-Diaz has a background in nutrition with a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. She has further specialized in Sports Nutrition with the International Olympics Committee, Switzerland. Dr. Sara has worked as Research Fellow for several EU-funded research projects and was awarded research grants from CONACYT (Mexico) and the BBSRC (UK). She is currently Senior Nutrition Consultant at Your Choice Nutrition in Kuwait, where she has been working on functional nutrition and wellness since 2014.


About the AuthorMerly Fiscal-Arjona, M.A.T, Full time Professor of Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan,Campus, Siniloan Laguna, Philippines. She graduated from the Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Campus, with the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Technology and Home Economics. Her professional experience includes an assessor in different Hotel and Restaurant Competency in TESDA. At present, she is an Associate Professor IV at the LSPU. Her greatest joy at the moment is to share her knowledge, expertise and give prestige to her students.


Food Science Delve Publishing

Today more emphasis is about managing the quality factor through multiple aspects and deliver the food that is processed while implementing the highest standards of HACCP and ISO so that consumers get safe and healthy food. This book covers all the basic concepts regarding the history, present practices and all the future possibilities that would affect the quality control in the food industry. This will help readers in understanding the importance of food quality control in food industry its evolution towards the highest standard of consumer-focused production.

In the last decades, proteomics has rapidly advanced with novel developments and cutting-edge approaches, resulting in reliable platforms widely used for several purposes. This book is packed with covers several aspects of proteomics in food science, high-lighting a range of methods and applications for analyzing the food composition, the presence of specific allergens or microor-ganisms, and for evaluating food identity and quality. Organized into three sections, the book will discuss recent developments and the expected trends of the near future in food proteomics.

In this publication, authors attempt to introduce hazard poten-tial of materials exposed to food, in such a way as to stimulate an interest and inculcate an understanding of the subject. This book has been written with a mechanistic approach to making the subject matter more clear, interesting and understandable. It covers the subject matter ranging from basics through the complete illustration about the mean theme of life. The subject matter of the text is arranged in a chronological order to best suit requirements of the reader.

This new edition integrates the potential of biotechnology and its applications in human and animal nutrition to address the safety issues in food and feed systems. In this respect, this book highlights the guidance to the possible and practical usage of additive both in food and feed diets. This book serves as a refer-ence guide to the biotechnology of food and feed additives and broadly talks about the diverse variety of food and feed additives that are added in human and animal nutrition which addresses the knowledge behind the veil of biotechnology.

Minerals should be present in adequate amount. If the amount of minerals is high or low than the normal limit than it will cause disease. Physiology of minerals deals with the normal function-ing of minerals. However pathology of minerals deals with de-viation from normal function of minerals, which may be due to high or low amount from normal amount. This Book “Minerals for Life” provide huge prodigious information regarding miner-als for life. This book also provides information that is necessary for spending healthy life by including agriculture and livestock knowledge in it.

Provides a complete and reader-friendly introduction to the field making it an ideal companion for students throughout their study of nutrition; This book brings together a range of perspec-tives in human nutrition and provides information about protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Students on food and catering- related courses will also find this book of relevance. The informed laypersons who are interested to understand more of the nutrition information available in the media will find use-ful this book.

Food related diseases are usually classified as either infections or poisonings. This new edition will include majority of food related diseases including the diseases that are food related despite the lack of sufficient proof to deem this 100% food related. It will also include the diseases that have a causative agent in foods, but at the same time lack proof that transmission is unknown. The book does not attempt to list all foods that are considered as radionu-clides, poisonous chemicals or poisonous plants. Instead, plats

that are mistaken for food or usually used as food are the ones that have been reviewed.







Food Quality Control: Methods, Importance and Latest Measures

Proteomics Applications in Food Science

Hazard Potential of Chemical Residuals in Food

Biotechnology of Food and Feed Additives

Minerals For Life

Basic Principles of Human Nutrition and Nutritional Science

Food-related Diseases and Their Prevention


Valeria Severino

Dr. Ghazala Yaqub and Miss. Haleema Sadia


Roksana Khalid

Dr Leena Johnson Chacko

Merly Fiscal-Arjona, M.A.T.

About the EditorCristina Garcia Jaime is a Spanish food specialist who studied Food Quality and Technology in the University of Granada and Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Pablo de Olavide University (Seville). She has worked in different food areas: scientific, industry and clinic. Currently, she has founded a company established in Europe and called “Foodise” dedicated to help small business and companies to manage all issues related to food.

About the AuthorsDr. Ghazala Yaqub is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Sciences and a member of Academic Council at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, a well reputed and prestigious institute in Pakistan. She graduated with a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry in 2011. She did her Post-Doctorate research at the Uni-versity of Wollongong Australia. She is an author of various research articles and books. Dr. Yaqub was awarded Australian Excellence Award in recognition of her research outputs and community services in 2016. She is recently appointed as an Australian Award Ambassador for Pakistan.

Ms. Haleem Sadia was born and raised in a small village of District Gujrat, Pakistan. She earned her BS (Hons.) degree in Chemistry from the University of Gujrat. She is an independent social worker and a debater and a voice of her hometown and neighborhood countryside. She is a formal motivational speaker for a campaign “The girls should go to the colleges and role of education in the personal de-velopment and community progress”.


About the AuthorDr Leena Johnson Chacko has a background in dentistry with a post graduation in Public Health, from the University of Pune, India. She currently manages epidemiological studies in the field on maternal and child nutrition, respiratory diseases etc. She has worked as a Research Fellow in an UNICEF funded project that looked into capacity building in the field of maternal and child health and nutrition. Following this she has worked in the post of Research Associate to a project that looked in to the general health and nutritional status of children leaving in slums and squatter settlements.

About the EditorRoksana obtained her MSc from McMaster University in 2016. Her interests span from microbiology to neuroscience and she is currently working on the gut-brain axis as a visiting researcher at the Karolinska Institutet.



About the AuthorMerly F. Arjona, M.A.T, is a full time Professor at Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines. She graduated from the Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Campus, with the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Technology and Home Economics. Her Professional ex-perience includes an assessor in different Hotel and Restaurant Competency in TESDA. She is an active member of Association of Administrators in Hospitality Hotel and Restaurant Management Educational Institution( AAHRMEI) and has attended seminars and trainings in Hotel and Restaurant Management. At present, she is the Associate Professor II at the LSPU. Her greatest joy at the moment is to share her knowledge, expertise and give prestige to her students.

As consumers worldwide become more health conscious, the demand for health-promoting foods and food components is expected to grow. This book explores these conflicting ideas: that of developing new food products, and that of keeping them familiar enough to ensure acceptance and consumption. The book covers functional foods from a multidisciplinary perspec-tive focusing on safety, legal/policy aspects, economy, public perceptions and ethics. This book is essential reading for food scientists, researchers, and professionals who are developing,

researching, or working with functional foods and ingredients in the food, drug, and dietary supplement industry.

Functional FoodsDr. Sara Diana Garduño Diaz

About the AuthorDr. Sara D. Garduño-Diaz has a background in nutrition with a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom; she has further specialized in Sports Nutrition with the International Olympics Committee, Switzerland. Dr Sara has worked as Research Fellow for several EU-funded research projects and was awarded research grants from CONACYT (Mexico) and the BBSRC (UK). She is currently Senior Nutrition Consultant at Your Choice Nutrition in Kuwait, where she has been working on functional nutrition and wellness since 2014.



Food ScienceDelve Publishing

There is a need to consolidate the basic and applied research on probiotics and prebiotics into useful tools for food and nutrition professionals. Information on probiotic species, applications for specific strains, dosages and forms, safety, and shelf life is not sufficiently summarized to allow practical and consistent recom-mendations to be made by most food and nutrition profession-als. The science and practice-based guidelines presented in this

work will enhance clinician and client understanding of probiotics and prebiotics, with the aim of improving appropriate recommendations and informed use of these emerging dietary ingredients and the products containing them.

This book explores the different types of functional foods, both naturally occurring and designer foods. Sections on key chem-ical components are included, as are discussions on how these compounds interact as part of different foods. Finally, sections on what functional foods represent for the consumer, health and safety issues, as well as legislation and potential risks with functional foods are covered. With a well-rounded approach,

the book aims to raise points for consideration and discussion, and to challenge both supporters and antagonists of the role of functional food in health.

Nutrition is an important determinant of health in elderly pa-tients. Over the past decade, the importance of nutritional status has been increasingly recognized in a variety of morbid condi-tions including cancer, heart disease, and dementia in persons over the age of 65. This book offers a comprehensive review of nutritional assessment, intervention programs for the elderly, and health promotion activities; intended to nursing personnel whose clients include the growing older adult population, fo-cusing on the nutritional needs and changing physiology of that population.

Publication Date: November 1, 2017 | Copyright 2018 | HB 9781773612751 | Price: $160Publication Date: November 1, 2017 | Copyright 2018 | HB 9781773612553 | Price: $160


Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food, Nutrition and Health

Functional Foods for Chronic Diseases

Geriatric Nutrition

Dr. Sara Diana Garduño DiazMerly Fiscal-Arjona, M.A.T.

Dr. Leena Johnson Chacko

About the AuthorMerly F. Arjona, M.A.T, is a full time Professor at Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Laguna, Philippines. She graduated from the Laguna State Polytechnic University, Siniloan, Campus, with the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in Technology and Home Economics. Her Professional ex-perience includes an assessor in different Hotel and Restaurant Competency in TESDA. She is an active member of Association of Administrators in Hospitality Hotel and Restaurant Management Educational Institution( AAHRMEI) and has attended seminars and trainings in Hotel and Restaurant Management. At present, she is the Associate Professor II at the LSPU. Her greatest joy at the moment is to share her knowledge, expertise and give prestige to her students.

About the AuthorDr. Sara D. Garduño-Diaz has a background in nutrition with a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom; she has further specialized in Sports Nutrition with the International Olympics Committee, Switzerland. Dr Sara has worked as Research Fellow for several EU-funded research projects and was awarded research grants from CONACYT (Mexico) and the BBSRC (UK). She is currently Senior Nutrition Consultant at Your Choice Nutrition in Kuwait, where she has been working on functional nutrition and wellness since 2014.

About the AuthorDr Leena Johnson Chacko has a background in dentistry with a post graduation in Public Health, from the University of Pune, India. She currently manages epidemiological studies in the field on maternal and child nutrition, respiratory diseases etc. She has worked as a Research Fellow in an UNICEF funded project that looked into capacity building in the field of maternal and child health and nutri-tion. Following this she has worked in the post of Research Associate to a project that looked in to the general health and nutritional status of children leaving in slums and squatter settlements.


Journalism and Mass Communication Delve Publishing

Journalism is an important component in a democratic society. This text covers journalism, and examines several important roles and issues related to journalism. Journalism is a form of writing that tells people about things that really happened, but that they might not have known about already. Journalism is a form of communication, but it is distinct from other forms. It is unique because it’s a one-way message, or story, from the jour-nalist to the audience. It’s most unique because the message is

not typically the journalist’s personal story or subjective thoughts. Instead, the journalist acts as a conduit, narrating an objective story about something that happened or is hap-pening, based on his or her observations and discoveries.

This book covers an extensive range of topics like news broad-casting, electronic media and communication theories, televi-sion journalism, etc. Electronic Media is the media that one can share on any electronic device for the audiences viewing, unlike static media (Printing) electronic media is broadcasted to the wider community. They may include television, radio, Internet, fax, CD-ROMs, DVD, and any other medium that requires elec-tricity or digital encoding of information. There is a wide range

of Electronic media that broadcast a variety of different things like advertisements and promotions.

This book explores how digital media use affects attitudes and behavior, and how this relationship is shaped by organization-al and political environments across countries. Digital media is any media that is encoded in a machine-readable format. Digital media can be created, viewed, distributed, modified and pre-served on digital electronics devices. Computer programs and software; digital imagery, digital video; video games; web pages and websites, including social media; data and databases; dig-

ital audio, such as mp3; and e-books are examples of digital media. Digital media are frequently contrasted with print media, such as printed books, newspapers and maga-zines, and other traditional or analog media, such as pictures, film or audio tape.

Mass media is a significant force in modern culture and society. Mass media is communication—whether written, broadcast, or spoken—that reaches a large audience. This includes television, radio, advertising, movies, the Internet, newspapers, magazines, and so forth. Mass media means technology that is intended to reach a mass audience. It is the primary means of communica-tion used to reach the vast majority of the general public. The

mass media has evolved significantly over time. This textbook covers the different plat-forms for mass media and the influence that mass media has on society.





Introduction to Journalism

Electronic Media and BroadcastingDigital Media and Communication

Mass Media and Communication

Jericka Orellano

Sandra M. MartinezJericka Orellano

Sandra M. Martinez


Law and CrimonologyDelve Publishing

Blackstone’s formulation (also known as Blackstone’s ratio or the Blackstone ratio) is the principle that “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.„ nowdays we must ask ourselves one more crucial question because the media penetrate into every corner of society, the most intimate ones. whether there is responsibility, personal, criminal or mor-al... was the man who unjustly appear in tabloid pages the same who Blackstone had talked about? How to improve cooperation of the judiciary and the media and to preserve privacy at the same time ?

Criminal (criminological) psychology, is the study of the wills, thoughts, intentions, and reactions of criminals and all that par-takes in the criminal behavior. Psychiatrists and psychologists are an important part of system that can assess both mental and physical states. profilers have an increasing role in solving the most serious crimes. understanding what drives the criminal is of paramount importance.

This is a question that flirts with philosophy. What is a sufficient answer to the committed offense? Who is objective enough to say where to draw a line? How punishment that society applies to offenders affects those people? But also how is this reflecting back to the society itself. Should everyone be given a chance to reintegrate into society? This is the very essence of law and justice

Number of nations share many fundamental legal values and expectations. That is why protection of these is increasing inter-nationaly. both boundaries that shoudn’t be crossed and respect for human dignity must be completely protected. criminal law is not an exception to this. the fact that this is the field of gravest crimes does not diminish the need to protect basic human rights.

Criminal justice systems are constantly evolving through time. Comparativists are researching the various ways societies are dealing with the problems on the path of development. They try to answer the most complex issues of today through observ-ing the results of different approaches to crime and punishment. Using descriptive, historical, or political approach they are try-ing to comprehend the essence and contribute to the Justice in everyday life.

Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, extent, management, causes, control, consequences, and prevention of criminal behavior, both on the individual and social levels. Originating from classical, positivist and neoclassical theory criminology monitors changes and patterns of behavior. Criminologists study methods and forms with the ultimate goal to make the fight against crime more efficient. He especially tries to understand every human behavior or deviation from normal behavior.

The moral basis of laws and the treatment of convicts, the right to be supplied with attorney if someone cannot afford one. there is plenty of space to show more solidarity in the criminal justice system, but will that make the whole procedure non eficient? We must learn through practice and constantly search for more space for improvment.

There are many possible interpretations of how to bridge the gap between academic criminology and public discourse. This a fairly recent area of study. Criminology is a field constituted around a social problem and of acute interest to governments and justice practitioners. Development of public criminology is corelated with sociology. It is answering the question of how criminological knowledge can (more) effectively inform public policy on crime and justice









Crime, Justice and the Media

Legal and Criminological Psychology

Crime and Punishment

Human Rights and Criminal Justice

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

Criminology: Theory, Research, and Policy

Criminal Justice Ethics: Theory and Practice

Public Criminology

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Legal rules and decisions must be understood in context. Law is socially and historically constructed, and now it is the time for the law to influence its creator, the society. Decision making and legal ideology are very complexed as are the restrictions socety is setting before individuals. It is often difficult to turn theory into practice. Scientists are

looking for workable solutions. On any given day, nearly 2.4 million people are institutionalized. Crime control must involve far more than mass incarceration. Science must make better contacts with policymakers in the right direction. Crime control and prevention should be left for experts.



Handbook of Law and Society

Criminology & Public Policy

Marko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić


Law and Crimonology Delve Publishing

Prevalent academic criminology, sociological, psychological, biological, or economic has been unable to provide believable explanations of criminal behavior. Criminology is the scientific study of crime and offenders. Sounds simple, but it’s about as complicated and complex field that you will need to enter the world of crime, in theory and practice, and try to stay objective. For this you need all the theoretical knowledge starting from Classicizm and positivism.

This book provides a valuable focus on the dynamic field of cy-ber law, balancing views internationally. It includes data secu-rity, e-commerce, cloud computing and cybercrimes. It serves as a single-point reference for the internationally applicable laws, regulatory regimes and case law on the subject. The book also covers emerging areas of study and concern such as state surveillance, virtual currencies, regulation of social media and appification, website terms and conditions, and e-governance.

Freedom of religion is a subject, which has throughout human history been a source of profound disagreements and conflict. These conflicts always include more than one ethnicity and are by definition international, even if they take place within the borders of one state. Problem goes as far as victimizing minorities to the point of forcible assimilation and genocide. Freedom of religion is profound, but these kind of conflicts are taking place around the world at any time.

Open borders and fast and direct communication enabled with internet are reflecting on every aspect of modern life. A cen-tral point of human rights law that applies directly to the in-ternational criminal law system is the principle that prohibits retroactive application of crimes and penalties. The most press-ing questions have been raised related to immigration and the questions of refugees. The world still awaits a struggle with these problems.

Causes of juvenile crime, the treatment of juvenile offenders, and the prevention of juvenile crime are the areas attracting the most attention of public. This is a particularly vulnerable popu-lation, which must be given special protection. Increase of juve-nile crime always implies a deeper problem in the society and requires working to eliminate the cause. Juvenile delinquency is constantly increasing, and the legal systems are struggling to

ensure proper socialization for juveniles. This is most often without much success.

Employment law covers the rights, obligations, and responsibili-ties within the employer-employee relationship-from wages and workplace safety to discrimination and wrongful termination. Employment laws are based on federal and state constitutions, legislation, administrative rules, and court opinions. This book provides vital information and updates on developments of in-terest to international employment law practitioners, including

litigation of international employment disputes, compensation for internationally mo-bile executives, and negotiation of expatriate employment agreements.






Theoretical Criminology

International Cyber law

Religion, Human Rights and International LawInternational Criminal Law and Procedure

Juvenile Crime

International Employment law

Marko Nikolić

Veronica Cinti

Marko NikolićMarko Nikolić

Marko Nikolić

Veronica Cinti

Industrial law relates to the laws governing industrial enterpris-es. These can include a wide range of legal topics, from em-ployment laws to environmental concerns, contracts, industrial relations, and worker safety regulations. Industries vary widely and the policies for each is as unique as the business to which it relates. This book concerns the prevention and settlement of industrial disputes by conciliation and arbitration, or by agree-ment, or proscription.

Anyone who has read crime and punishment by Dostoevsky has asked himself about the true nature of crime. Meaning of pun-ishment and the importance of giving second chances. IN the basis of any violence lies different cause, ranging from domestic violence, violence at sport-matches through sexual predators to those who are willing to kill out of interest. To fight crime you need a good knowledge of statistics and the patterns in which a criminal act. To make a difference you need to understand the criminal.



International Industrial LawPhilosophy, Crime, and CriminologyVeronica CintiMarko Nikolić


Library ScienceDelve Publishing

This book plans to present a series of materials on the state of scientific libraries. The current state and prospects for the devel-opment of academic libraries is a problem. Undoubtedly, over the past two decades, there have been significant changes in the logistical support of libraries, the information approach to library activities, and the professional level of staff. This book is intended to interact the dynamic states of higher education and academic libraries. It presents a critical examination of major issues facing colleges and universities and the unique challenges that their libraries must come to grips with.

The use of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) has caused a transformation in the users’ perception from what is be-ing hosted in the library to how and when services are rendered to fulfill their requests. Consequently, libraries are becoming less important for the material they collect or house. Instead, their importance is being measured in respect to the fulfillment of the users’ requests. Learning and Libraries in an Information Age explores the structure and theory behind the learning-centered

library and its focus on information literacy, and examines implementation strategies, learning methods, planning, and community involvement.

During the recent past, quite a number of research activities have been carried out in the universities and research institu-tions in various parts of the world. The research in LIS in the past was considered primarily to provide a theoretical foundation to professional practice. The roots of research in LIS profession ap-pears to be not very deep. This provides a detailed description of library and information science literature. Various disciplines all over the world have witnessed a volcanic growth in their re-

spective fields in terms of scholarly publications like journals, magazines, conference papers, trade publications, and monographs. Not only developed nations but the devel-oping nations, too, from time to time and in a variety of forms have realized the need and importance of scholarly literature as they bring varied ideas from masterminds in their respective fields.

Over the last ten to fifteen years, a new generation of readers has grown up who prefer electronic editions to paper. According-ly, libraries increasingly redistribute funds in favor of electronic publications to the detriment of paper publications. In this book changes in the collection of funds and attendance of libraries under the influence of the growing popularity of electronic resources in comparison with paper libraries are considered.

Methods of increasing the efficiency of using licensed databases, improving electronic catalogs and web sites of libraries are discussed. Changes in the field of library educa-tion are considered. Problems of preservation of electronic resources, their influence on schoolchildren, students and in general on libraries are discussed.

Internet has become a part of library environment today. Within the last ten years, the Internet has become global and ubiqui-tous. It reaches in hundreds of countries of all continents and is featured daily in the business sections of all major newspapers. This book discusses the available technological opportunities that can be used by the library information services in address-ing such challenges. The Text discusses the available technolog-

ical opportunities that can be used by the library information services in addressing the challenges brought about by the ever-increasing complexity of information needs in the digital age.

The Internet today has become one of the most important mode of communication and its services are being exploited by peo-ple in every walk of life such as business, education, defense, medicine, etc. In the field of library and information science, the Internet has become one of the most popular and talked about subject. The Book focuses on the impact of lnternet on various library processes, services and products. It also emphasizes the

challenging role of librarians and information professionals in the present lnternet era. The text also emphasizes the crucial role of librarians and information professionals in designing and maintaining libraries’ web page/website leading to increase in library ef-ficiency. This Book will be of valuable to students and researchers associated with librar-ies, museums, and archives, as well as government and business information centers.

Publication Date: July 1, 2017 | Copyright 2018 | HB 9781680959413 | Price: $155





The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments

Learning and Libraries in an Information Age

Research Studies in Library Science

Design, Development and Management of Resources for Digital Library

Library Management in Electronic Environment

Business Information Protocols and Library Science

Dr. Sujit Kumar Pandey

Dr. Ashish Kumar Srivastava

Pramod Kumar Singh

Pramod Kumar Singh

Rajesh Singh

Dr. Sujit Kumar Pandey

About the AuthorDr. Sujit Kumar Pandey Obtained Ph.D. from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, and served as Librarian Amrapali Institute, Haldwani (1999-2004), Kumayun Unversity since 2004-2008 as Dy. Librarian. Pres-ently serving as University Librarian, Central Library, Kumayun University. He has established Library and Information Science Department in Amrapali Institute, Haldwani, started self-financial courses in Kumayun University,Nainital upto Master and Ph.D. Programs. He has published 23 Papers in National and International Library Journals and edited books on Library Issues and Challenges.

About the AuthorPramod Kumar Singh holds M.A. (English), M.Lib and Information Science, PG. D.C. A and Ph.D. He has published numerous books, journals and Research paper on Library and Information Science. Currently he works as Deputy University Librarian, Central Library, as well as Head of the Department of Library and Information Science in S. K. M. University, Dumka (Jharkhand).

About the AuthorPramod Kumar Singh holds M.A. (English), M.Lib and Information Science, PG. D.C. A and Ph.D. He has published numerous books, journals and Research paper on Library and Information Science. Currently he works as Deputy University Librarian, Central Library, as well as Head of the Department of Library and Information Science in S. K. M. University, Dumka (Jharkhand).

About the AuthorDr. Ashish Kumar Srivastava was born 13 June 1975 and started journey of library science career in 1998 from Budelkhand University, Jhansi. He is top ranker of Jiwaji University M.Lib & I.Sc. batch 2000. After Completion of M.Lib.& I.Sc., he qualified UGC-NET in 2000, M.phil in 2010, MCA in 2012 and Ph.D. in 2016. He is member of several national and international societies and has delivered many lectures as resource person.

About the AuthorDr. Sujit Kumar Pandey Obtained Ph.D. from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, and served as Librarian Amrapali Institute, Haldwani (1999-2004), Kumayun Unversity since 2004-2008 as Dy. Librarian. Pres-ently serving as University Librarian, Central Library, Kumayun University. He has established Library and Information Science Department in Amrapali Institute, Haldwani, started self-financial courses in Kumayun University,Nainital upto Master and Ph.D. Programs. He has published 23 Papers in National and International Library Journals and edited books on Library Issues and Challenges.

About the AuthorRajesh Singh is presently working as Professional Senior (Deputy Librarian) Electronic Resources & Train-ing Division, University of Delhi, Delhi. A Gold Medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, he has served Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, and Dr. RML Avadh University, Faizabad, before moving to University of Delhi. He has also designed “Subject Portal” to help new entrants to the university. He is a prolific author and has around three dozens of papers to his credit.



Management Delve Publishing

This text provides a composed introduction to both entrepre-neurship and small business management with an emphasis on attaining and maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage as a small organization. Entrepreneurship is the willingness to take risks and develop, organize and manage a business venture in a competitive global marketplace that is constantly evolving. Entrepreneurs are pioneers, innovators, leaders and inventors.

Small business owners are responsible for managing all aspects of their company. Busi-ness owners use management skills to accomplish the goals and objectives of their company. Managing a small business effectively is a sure path to growth and success. A small business manager runs a small business using a diverse skill set. He coordinates resources to ensure a company meets customers’ needs, including human resources, operating capital, supplies, technologies and facilities. The resources a business manag-er needs are changing, because some contemporary companies function entirely in the cloud, requiring computers, Internet access, a website and online data storage.

This book equips the readers with an understanding of the in-terrelated processes between people and the organization a novel forms of organizational management. The organizational management of a business needs to be able to make decisions and resolve issues in order to be both effective and beneficial. Management can be described as the people who design an or-ganization’s structure and determine how different aspects of the

organization will interact. When designing an organization, managers must consider characteristics such as simplicity, flexibility, reliability, economy, and acceptability. Or-ganizational management provide students the opportunity to focus on specific leader-ship skills needed to facilitate organizational change within the context of progressive management skills.

This text presents a coverage of theories, frameworks, models, tools, and supporting disciplines that are pertinent to both the student and the professionals. Knowledge management is a dis-cipline that promotes an integrated approach to identifying, cap-turing, evaluating, retrieving, and sharing all of an enterprise’s information assets. These assets may include databases, docu-ments, policies, procedures, and previously un-captured exper-

tise and experience in individual workers. It is important to remember that knowledge management is not about managing knowledge for knowledge’s sake. The overall objec-tive is to create value and to leverage, improve, and refine the firm’s competences and knowledge assets to meet organizational goals and targets. Implementing knowledge management thus has several dimensions. The aim of this book is to provide a com-prehensive overview of knowledge management by examining its objectives, scope, strategy, best practices, knowledge management tools, and so on.

This introductory text focuses on managerial issues of operations management for e-commerce business, valuable for undergrad and graduate students, professionals, and anyone looking to gain a solid foundation to continue their learning of dynamic e-commerce environment. E-commerce has a number of appli-cations in retail and wholesale. E-retailing or on-line retailing is the selling of goods from Business-to-Consumer through elec-

tronic stores that are designed using the electronic catalog and shopping cart model. Financial companies are using E-commerce to a large extent. E-commerce is also used in the supply chain operations of a company. Some companies form an electronic ex-change by providing together buy and sell goods, trade market information and run back office information such as inventory control. This speeds up the flow of raw material and finished goods among the members of the business community.

The book clearly explains the fundamentals of the subject and is designed to give an insight to the students and professionals. Without an effective advertising management process in place, the media campaigns are not that fruitful and the whole mar-keting process goes for a toss. Hence, companies that believe in an effective advertising management process are always a step ahead in terms of selling their goods and services. Adver-tising management begins from the market research phase. At

this point, the data produced by marketing research is used to identify what types of advertising would be adequate for the specific product. Gone are the days when there was only print and television advertising was available to the manufacturers. These days apart from print and television, radio, mobile, and Internet are also available as advertis-ing media. Advertising management process in fact helps in defining the outline of the media campaign and in deciding which type of advertising would be used before the launch of the product.

This book is intended to provide a comprehensive overview in the concepts of organizational behavior. Organizational behav-ior is particularly relevant in the field of management due to the fact that it encompasses many of the issues managers face on a daily basis. Organizational behavior investigates how organiza-tional structures affect behavior within organizations. In order to achieve the desired results, managers may adopt different tac-

tics, including reorganizing groups, modifying compensation structures and changing the way performance is evaluated. Organizational behavior complements organization-al theory, which focuses on organizational and intra-organizational topics, and comple-ments human-resource studies, which is more focused on everyday business practices. Organizational behavior can play a major role in organizational development, enhanc-ing overall organizational performance, as well as also enhancing individual and group performance, satisfaction, and commitment.

Leadership is the ability to inspire or influence others towards the leader’s goal. Leaders lead free men who decide to follow their leader on free will, to obtain something that is part of the vision that the leader has, but they can stop following the leader at any time. Becoming a good leader is not easy, but by learning the correct leadership skills and knowledge, putting them into practice through quality learning activities, and then adapting them to different situations, will put you well on your way to

becoming a leader. Leadership draws ideas from across the intellectual spectrum, and it forges them into something unique and its own. This book introduces a unique and practical leadership style as a way of interacting with colleagues, helping others solve problems, responding to change, making effective choices and developing professional-ly, clarifying the nature of organizational leadership, responds to the question of wheth-er leaders matter, and explains how leadership works.








Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Organizational Management

Practices of Knowledge Management

E-Commerce: Principles, Technology and Business Applications

Advertising Management: Theory and Practice

Organizational Behavior

The Art and Science of Leadership

Lisa J. Lloyd

Lisa J. Lloyd

John Patterson

Lisa J. LloydSharon M. Foulke

Lisa J. Lloyd

Lisa J. Lloyd


PhysicsDelve Publishing

The study of waves adheres various forms that the topic of cen-tral importance in all physical sciences and engineering. Mod-ern applications such as telephone, mobile phone, telecom-munications and wireless technologies arise through the effort of studies confined to wave motion and applied science. The unifying theme of this book is wave motion- its many forms and the changes it undergoes. The book discusses the significance of wave’s motion and the applications it brought to the society.

This book provides a comprehensive discussion of quantum me-chanics and illustrates the common threads associating numer-ous different miracles and subfields of physics. Quantum me-chanics is the science of the very small. It explains the behaviour of matter and its interactions with energy on the scale of atoms and subatomic particles. Quantum mechanics (QM) developed over many decades, beginning as a set of controversial mathe-matical explanations of experiments that the math of classical

mechanics could not explain. It began at the turn of the 20th century, around the same time that Albert Einstein published his theory of relativity, a separate mathematical revo-lution in physics that describes the motion of things at high speeds.

The book provides the background needed for fundamental con-cepts in biophysics. Biophysics is a bridge between biology and physics, the study of biological systems and biological processes using physics-based methods or based on physical principles. Biology studies life in its variety and complexity. It describes how organisms go about getting food, communicating, sensing the environment, and reproducing. Biophysics is a molecular science that seeks to explain biological function in terms of the

molecular structures and properties of specific molecules. An important area of bio-physical study is the detailed analysis of the structure of molecules in living systems. The best-known achievement related to this area is the model of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the hereditary material of life.

Particle physics is the study of the fundamental particles of the universe, or, in other words, particle physics is the study of real-ly, really small stuff. Modern particle physics research is focused on subatomic particles, which have less structure than atoms. These include atomic constituents such as electrons, protons, and neutrons (protons and neutrons are actually composite par-ticles, made up of quarks), particles produced by radiative and

scattering processes, such as photons, neutrinos, and muons, as well as a wide range of exotic particles. The particles that are dealt with in this field are governed by quantum mechanics. This signifies that they may show both wave-like and particle qualities. The overarching goal of particle physics is to identify the simplest objects of which matter is composed of, and to understand the integral forces that drive their interactions and combinations.





Wave Motion and Applied Science

Quantum Mechanics: A Modern Approach

Essentials of Biophysics

An Introduction to Particle Physics

Jae Lord Dexter C. Filipinas

Deah E. Elmundo

Deah E. Elmundo

Deah E. Elmundo

About the EditorJae Filipinas is Assistant Professor in Department of Physics at College of Natural Sciences and Math-ematics, Mindanao State University, Philippines. He completed his M.S. Physics from University of Philippines, Diliman , Quezon City, Philippines. He is an avid researcher and has published many proceedings


Political Science Delve Publishing

Public Policy is an interdisciplinary subject connecting the theo-retical and analytical tools of economics, political science, phi-losophy, psychology, and law with their real- world policy ap-plications. Public policy is the principled guide to action taken by the administrative executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consistent with law and institu-tional customs. This book remains essential reading for students

of public policy and policy analysis. This book offers authoritative and engaging critical overviews of the state of political science.

Comparative politics is a field in political science, characterized by an empirical approach based on the comparative method. In other words, comparative politics is the study of the domes-tic politics, political institutions, and conflicts of countries. This book provides a distinctive new introduction to the study of comparative politics valuable for academics, researchers and professionals.

The comparative study of politics and government examines political institutions from constitutions to executives to par-liaments to parties to electoral laws and the processes and relationships that account for stability and change in politi-cal economy, culture, conflict, government, rights and public policy.

Development Administration is about projects, programs, pol-icies and ideas which are focused at development of a nation, with the point of view of socio-economic and socio-political development of society in general, carried out by talented and skilled bureaucrats.

Political science is a social science discipline that deals with systems of government and the analysis of political activity and political behavior. As a social science, political science focuses on group power, the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of collective de-cision-making. This book is dedicated to understanding and ex-plaining politics. It offers a range of topics both on domestic and international politics.

International politics is the way in which sovereign states inter-act with each other. International politics should not be con-fused with global politics, which incorporates the roles of global interest groups and corporations in addition to governments. This book emphasizes on theory and practices of internationalpolitics.

Political geography is concerned with the study of both the spatially uneven outcomes of political processes and the ways in which political processes are themselves affected by spatial structures. Conventionally political geography adopts a three-scale structure for the purposes of analysis with the study of the state at the center, above this is the study of international rela-tions (or geopolitics), and below it is the study of localities. The primary concerns of the sub-discipline can be summarized as

the inter-relationships between people, state, and territory.







Public Policy

Comparative Politics

Approaches of Comparative Government and Politics

Development AdministrationPolitical Science: The Science of Politics

Theory of International Politics

Political Geography

Dr. Sudha Menon

Dr. Sudha Menon

Dr. Sudha Menon

Dr. Sudha MenonDr. Sudha Menon

Dr. Sudha Menon

Dr. Sudha Menon


Public AdministrationDelve Publishing

This book is an introduction to the study of public administra-tion- the discipline as well as the profession. Major adminis-trative concepts have been explained and related to the polit-ico-administrative situation in the developed and developing countries. It also highlights the growing importance of public administration in the modern state with special reference to the developing nations and points out its interdisciplinary nature.

Public administration and law skillfully combines comprehen-sive legal information with analysis of instructive cases and practical advice. The book focuses on how constitutional doc-trines regulate the main contexts in which individuals actually deal with administrators. It also examines the impact of judicial decisions on the enterprise of public administration, including general framework that controls agency rule making, adjudica-tion, release of information, and related issues.

Ethics are the rules that define moral conduct according to the ideology of a specific group. Moreover, ethics in public admin-istration are important for good business conduct based on the needs of a specific town, state or country. Ethics provide ac-countability between the public and the administration. Adher-ing to a code of ethics ensures that the public receives what it needs in a fair manner. This book provides public administrators with a theoretical knowledge of ethical principles and a practi-

cal framework for applying them. It also gives the administration guidelines for integrity in their operations.

Public relations involves the cultivation of favorable relations for organizations and products with its key publics through the use of a variety of communications channels and tools. Develop-ing a public relations strategy is instrumental to influencing the public image of an organization. A good strategy can help build rapport with customers, employees and the general public. This book establishes the importance of strategy in developing pub-lic relations plans and in implementing and managing public relations activities.



Publication Date: 2017 | Copyright 2017 | HB 9781680957006| Price: $160


Fundamental Concepts of Public Administration

Public Administration and LawEthics and Public Administration

Public Relations Strategy

Dr. Sudha Menon

Veronica CintiVeronica Cinti

Veronica Cinti


Zoology & Botany Delve Publishing

Zoology is the division of biology that deals with the animal kingdom. It is the scientific study of everything having to do with animals, just as botany is the scientific study of plants. Zoology is a huge field that covers the classification of every animal on earth as well as many broader fields of experimentation and in-quiry related to animal life. There are several sub-branches with-in this field, including ethology, zoography, and anthrozoology. Additionally, zoologists often specialize in the study of specific

types of animals. Zoology is not concerned only with the study of the animals that are living on earth at present time but also those which lived in the past and have disap-peared or have become extinct. This text will give you an overview of zoology.

This text addresses how animals interact with the environment during movement and their morphological characteristics. Ani-mal physiology is the study of how animals work, or more spe-cifically the physical and chemical processes that occur within animals such as gas exchange, blood and circulation, osmoreg-ulation, digestion, nervous and muscle systems and endocrinol-ogy. Animal morphology deals with the structure of animals. In order to gain an insight into the evolutionary advances among

animals, it is necessary to study the salient features of representative animals from the group of invertebrates and vertebrates.

Understanding of ethological knowledge is both a necessary tool for getting correct identification. This text addresses the physiological foundations of behavior in a way that is both ac-cessible and inviting. The study of animal behavior begins with understanding how an animal’s physiology and anatomy are integrated with its behavior. Both external and internal stimuli prompt behaviors — external information or weather and inter-nal information. Understanding how genes and the environment

come together to shape animal behavior is also an important underpinning of the field. Animal Behavior is the scientific study of the wild and wonderful ways in which animals interact with each other, with other living beings, and with the environment. It explores how animals relate to their physical environment as well as to other organisms, and includes topics such as how animals find and defend resources, avoid predators, choose mates, reproduce, and care for their young.




Principles of Zoology

Animal Physiology and MorphologyAnimal Behavior: An Introduction

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