An indispensable guide to fermentation technology. Written by experts, this book lucidly explains the fundamentals of industrial processes, from upstream and downstream processing to quality control. Essential for students and professionals in industrial microbiology.
A clear, concise guide to food science, nutrition, processing, and preservation. This essential resource covers nutrients, their role in human metabolism, and food spoilage. For students and professionals, it promotes healthy eating and disease prevention.
This collection of essays examines the molecular basis of metamorphosis in the white wax scale insect, a fascinating species where males and females transform differently. Discover how this insect has provided economic and medical benefits to humans for thousands of years.
From spotted dogs to mosaic irises, genetic mosaics are all around us—in fact, we are all mosaics. But little is known about the genetic bases of their origin. This book overviews the mechanisms behind mosaicism, with examples illustrating their impact on our lives.
As the world’s population grows and millions suffer from hunger, agricultural mega-companies promote genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This book investigates the many concerns and legal perspectives surrounding the demand for these products.
Glow Discharge Polymerization
This book describes the local mechanisms of polymer synthesis in the main zones of glow discharge. These zonal mechanisms are so different that polymerization rates can differ by hundreds of times, creating polymer films with unique structures and signs of radiation damage.
The Mekong Delta’s economically significant fish species are threatened by fragmented research, hindering conservation. This monograph offers a solution: the culmination of a decade of research providing a holistic understanding of their genetics, ecology, and survival.
This book highlights the importance of hygiene in the food industry with regard to biofilms. Good hygiene practices can increase product shelf-life and improve food safety. This book provides essential information on biofilm detection methods, prevention, and control strategies.
This volume on interdisciplinary life sciences is for researchers across various scientific fields and anyone interested in the topic. It integrates disciplines to solve complex problems and is lavishly illustrated with flow charts, diagrams, and tables for easy learning.
Healing and Saving Technology
Physician, priest, and philosopher Rev Joseph Tham explores the ethical frontiers of medicine, technology, and faith. This anthology presents a rich tapestry of insights, bridging traditional Catholic teachings with contemporary debates on suffering, dignity, and human identity.
Herbal Drug Delivery Systems
The efficacy of herbal medications is often reduced by traditional delivery techniques. This book covers herbal extractions and advanced oral and transdermal drug delivery systems. It offers a one-stop source on the essentials and recent advances in this field.
How Life Emerges from Inanimate Matter
This book describes how life emerges from inanimate matter. It analyzes this transition as it occurs in space, from simple particles to individuals; in time, through biological evolution; and in embryonic development, offering a unique, multi-disciplinary analysis of all three.
How Organic Pollutants Poison Our Health
Many of the infinite number of organic pollutants that poison our environment are derived from organic-based precursors and can dissolve into a folded protein. This work explains how proteins are made, folded, and function, and discusses the ways in which pollutants affect them.
Hyaenids
How do we differentiate between bone collections made by hyaenas and those of hominids? This study examines three hyaena species, finding that environmental conditions have a critical impact on the gnawing and fragmentation patterns left on bones.
This book provides timely insights into how ICT can ensure food sustainability in Africa. It presents a framework for using technology in food production and distribution, especially for rural farmers, making the continental goal of food security a realistic projection.
Improving Millets
Hardy, gluten-free, and packed with nutrition, millets thrive in tough conditions. Researchers aim to elevate this underused crop to a staple, helping to combat malnutrition and contribute to a more sustainable and nutritious global food supply.
Indian Medicinal Plants of North-East Himalayas
Discover the rich biodiversity and traditional healing practices of Northeast India, a hotspot home to half the country’s plant species. Focusing on Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, this book details medicinal flora and indigenous knowledge to preserve the region’s vital heritage.
This guide covers the life history and control of over 200 species of harmful insects in the Mediterranean Basin and other areas with a similar climate. Over 400 colour photographs will help the reader identify many of the cited species.
Integrated Gas Sensing and Biomarker Detection
At the forefront of innovation, this book offers a deep dive into gas sensing technology, with a unique emphasis on integrating machine learning to enhance sensor performance. A multidisciplinary guide bridging chemistry, electronics, and AI for researchers and engineers.
International Advances in Art Therapy Research and Practice
Art therapists worldwide are advancing socially just and culturally relevant practice. This book highlights innovative research and diverse practices transforming art therapy with new insights for therapists, counsellors, and professionals who use art.