This book presents a unique blend of research and global experiences in applying IoT techniques to agricultural production. Learn how to assess plant nutrition and optimize fertilizer doses to improve both the quality and quantity of agricultural production.
Mastering the Art of Enjoying Wine
This book presents a wine tasting method based on neurobiology, gastronomy, and the science of how the human brain processes pleasure. While written for the beginner, this unique approach offers valuable insights that wine professionals can also benefit from.
Medical and Applied Malacology Crossing Boundaries
This volume from the International Congress on Medical and Applied Malacology contains articles on bioprospecting, medical malacology, aquaculture, and biomonitoring, conveying the importance of mollusks to human and animal health and their applications.
Morphological Taxonomy of Angiosperms – Textbook of Flowering Plant Families
This book describes the morphological characters of all 419 modern angiosperm families and over 900 morphological groups. Illustrated with original photos for identification, it is an essential guide for taxonomists, evolutionary biologists, conservationists, and students.
An in-depth analysis of three plant species and their allelopathic potential. This research uncovers how these plants can be sustainably used in agro-ecosystem management, offering ecological solutions for agriculture ideal for researchers, students, and practitioners.
Mutagenesis, Cytotoxicity and Crop Improvement
This book sets mutation breeding within a contemporary context, relating it to modern molecular biology. It details techniques to induce mutations at the gene level to improve the productivity of crops, particularly cereals, grains and vegetables.
Nanotechnology is the catalyst transforming how we detect, protect, and sustain our world. This book illuminates cutting-edge research and charts a visionary path for leveraging nanotechnology to address global challenges in the environment, food safety, and agriculture.
Nature’s Rhythm
Discover how seasons affect the potency of medicinal plants. Blending traditional wisdom with modern science, this guide shows how weather alters a plant’s healing power. It explores climate change’s impact and offers practical advice on when to grow and harvest for best results.
Rapid, non-destructive techniques are transforming the evaluation of body and carcass composition, offering a more accurate, efficient, and animal-friendly approach. This book reviews the use of these techniques for sheep and goats, and discusses future trends in the field.
Rice is a salt-sensitive, semi-aquatic crop with many adaptations for its environment. How do these adaptations respond to salinity? This book addresses this largely unexplored question, detailing the response of rice to salt stress in its natural habitat.
Discover twenty botanical marvels, chosen for their historical significance and modern medical relevance. From ancient healing traditions to modern science, this guide reveals the synergy between nature and wellness, detailing the properties and applications of each plant.
Plant Stress Physiology and Climate Change
This book guides readers from basic knowledge to advanced specifics on Plant Stress Physiology due to Climate Change. Covering the newest findings on drought and heat stress, it challenges accepted viewpoints and helps address questions fundamental to plant life itself.
This guide covers phytodermatoses—skin reactions caused by plant compounds. It profiles 68 plant species that cause dermatoses in humans, especially for those who cultivate or sell them. For each plant, the description, habitat, and main toxic constituents are given.
Soil degradation and water stress threaten global agriculture. This book presents a comprehensive collection of research on harnessing plant–microbe interactions and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) to mitigate abiotic stress and enhance crop performance.
Predictive microbiology uses mathematical models to predict microbial behaviour in food. This book details the latest advances, from key modeling techniques to new trends and innovative methods in risk assessment, providing valuable tools for food scientists and the industry.
These proceedings cover recent advances in plant developmental biology, focusing on photomorphogenesis, flowering time control, and the circadian clock. Explore the role of light in controlling flowering, hormonal regulations, and other key molecular events.
Putting Samotherium in its Place
This book explores the rich Miocene mammalian fossils of Samos, from the ancient Greek myths that explained them to the Barnum Brown expeditions. It compares the osteology of the giraffe, okapi, and the extinct giraffid Samotherium, and maps the island’s famous bone quarries.
This book is a concise treatment of the knowledge and modern utilities of earthworms. It covers their morphology and behavior, their use in producing high-value manure through vermitechnology, their nutritional and medicinal values, and their role as indicators of soil quality.
Restoring agricultural ecosystems through regenerative practices revives soil health and combats climate change. This boosts landscape resilience, supporting abundant food production while safeguarding the environment for future generations.
Abiotic stressors like temperature, drought, and pollutants limit crop growth and agricultural productivity. Microorganisms are natural partners that help plants adapt. This book covers beneficial plant-microbe interactions that mitigate stress and enhance crop performance.