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Seed Inoculation Coating and Precision Pelleting Science Technology and Practical Applications

Seed inoculation is the practice of effectively introducing a high number of nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Rhizobium or Bradyrhizobium) on the surface of legume seeds prior to planting. The bacteria penetrates the root resulting in the formation of root nodules that fix nitrogen from the air and make it readily available to the plant. This book describes the need the development and the use of rhizobia and how this process may be reproduced successfully around the world especially in underdeveloped agricultural countries. | Seed Inoculation Coating and Precision Pelleting Science Technology and Practical Applications

GBP 46.99

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Korean Functional Foods Composition Processing and Health Benefits

Koreans believe the adage of food as medicine. Therefore herbs or fruit ingredients such as ginger cinnamon adlay mugwort pomegranate and ginseng are used for their therapeutic effects as much as cooking. This book provide information related to Korean functional food. It first describes the history and culture of Korean foods and then compares Korean diet tables with other Asian countries and Western countries. Also the book will cover detailed information of Korean functional foods such as kimchi soybean products ginseng salt oil and seeds. It also deals with its health benefits and processing methods followed by rules and regulations related to its manufacture and sales. | Korean Functional Foods Composition Processing and Health Benefits

GBP 140.00

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Algal Biofuel Sustainable Solution

Algal Biofuel: Sustainable Solution primarily focuses on the different aspects of bioenergy production using algal biomass as microalgae are considered the optimum feedstock for bioenergy production. The major aim is to thoroughly review the available bioenergy options challenges in bioenergy production availability of bioenergy feedstock and biomass to bioenergy conversion process. This book also highlights the feasibility of lignocellulosic biomass crop residues and non-edible oil seeds for generation of different bioenergy products. It will be helpful for researchers and other stakeholders working in the area of bioenergy production for development of innovative concepts in emerging areas of bioenergy. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India Sri Lanka Nepal Bangladesh Pakistan and Bhutan). | Algal Biofuel Sustainable Solution

GBP 120.00

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Practical Handbook of Agricultural Science

First published in 1990 this new handy guide book is a quick reference to a variety of topics pertaining to soils and to the production and use of plants and animals. Emphasis has been devoted to basic considerations in plant adaptation soils seeds major field crops and selected aspects of animal science. A reasonable amount of background information on most topics selected for inclusion is furnished providing the reader with critical information on the subject matter presented in the absence of access to other source materials. Attention has been given to the inclusion of both common and scientific plant names various conversion tables tabular material used in the interpretation of certain statistical tests and a glossary albeit abridged of terms encountered in the improvement and management of soils plants and animals. | Practical Handbook of Agricultural Science

GBP 69.99

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Edible Oils Extraction Processing and Applications

Global oilseeds industry is expected to expand in the future but would also constitute a platform for a variety of other products from processing waste such as protein meals and aromatic compounds. Edible Oils: Extraction Processing and Applications intends to present up to date technologies that are currently used for the extraction and refining of Edible Oils while proposing potential applications for its derivatives. This contribution pushes to consider market transformation driven by environmental concerns and customer’s envy to bring quality attributes energy efficiency and waste disposal into the heart of innovation. This work is aimed at professionals and academics including researchers engineers and managers engaged in food and green engineering disciplines and ambitions to stand as a reference for students and lecturers. The readers will find a wealth of knowledge about the fundamentals of unit operations such as extraction and separation while presenting concepts of biorefinery for product and value creation from certain edible seeds. Novelties includes novel approaches for green solvent development in extraction and examples of life cycle assessment of production systems for certain vegetable oils comprising product service and waste management systems. Furthermore this book focuses attention to production processing and current applications of palm oil as an important commodity in Asia and addresses global market changes and important factors that influence its future prospects. | Edible Oils Extraction Processing and Applications

GBP 170.00

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Seed Quality Basic Mechanisms and Agricultural Implications

Seed Quality: Basic Mechanisms and Agricultural Implications focuses on various aspects of seed quality and integrates research at basic and applied levels supporting high-quality seeds as the basis of higher agricultural productivity. With its clear perspective and interdisciplinary focus on basic and applied aspects of seed quality this book is immensely useful to students and teachers in many agricultural and botanical disciplines. Because seed quality is a critical component in the economic considerations of the farmer and the seedman alike Basra looks in-depth at these aspects of seed production:seed viabilityseed healthseed vigorseed testingvariety identificationcrop yieldseed storageseed productionseed deteriorationseed treatmentsSeed quality is of international agronomic concern and the recent upsurge of interest in seed quality has accentuated a new awareness regarding its importance in crop production. This book meets the need for information and could form the basis of long-range planning by policymakers on quality assurance and management programs and in the facilitation of international trade. Researchers students and teachers in many agricultural and botanical disciplines-seed science and technology in particular-will find this book to be of immense use. It can be used as a handbook for those involved in seed industry and seed testing services. It is recommended for international courses in seed science and technology and seed training programs. | Seed Quality Basic Mechanisms and Agricultural Implications

GBP 59.99

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Principles of Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife tend our forests — they pollinate flowers disperse seeds eat insects that harm trees and keep herbivores and diseases in check. They keep our forests healthy and resilient — ready and able to face and counter any challenges such as global warming and climate change. They are the individual cogs that keep the forest machine functioning. And we desperately need our forests — to sequester carbon to purify our air and water to protect our soils from getting eroded and to save our dams and waterways. Wildlife do need our care concern and attention but we also need our wildlife — perhaps much more sincerely. A majority of wildlife arrived on this planet much before humans and the Earth belongs to them as well. So how do we conserve wildlife? This is the question that Principles of Wildlife Conservation seeks to answer. It presents a lucid — cogent yet simple — narration about the why’s and how’s of conserving wildlife. It begins with the first principles — and thus requires no prerequisite other than an urge to seek knowledge. It is full of pictures and case studies from the field — to facilitate easy grasping of the subject. The book builds a solid foundation of the theory of wildlife conservation and tops that up with experiences from actually doing wildlife conservation. In this way it equips the reader to master both the science — and the art — of conserving wildlife.

GBP 66.99

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Food Safety Making Foods Safe and Free From Pathogens

This book will enrich the readers on the major improvement been made in food safety management in the last twenty years. It will explain food hygiene the journey of research been taken in food safety till date and the challenges that we are going to face in future to ensure food safety and its wholesomeness. It also includes the role and responsibilities of the various sectors of society namely governments food industry consumers and academia and also deals with HACCP GMP practices and Food laws. This book is unique as it has included the causes of food allergies adulteration genetically modified seeds and crops GM fruits and vegetables and the effect on human body. It has also discussed the difference between traditional and organic farming. The book will be helpful to know the foods to be used in space shuttle and also discussed the role of FDA and WHO in food safety which is a very important aspect in food safety the role of bacteriocins obtained from bacteria of GRAS status; as natural preservative is very important. The author has discussed this aspect in detail. This book includes the role of packaging in food is another very important aspect in keeping the shelf storage of food. Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India Pakistan Nepal Bhutan Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The title is co-published with New India Publishing Agency. | Food Safety Making Foods Safe and Free From Pathogens

GBP 99.99

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Hydroponics for the Home Grower

Hydroponics offers many advantages to traditional soil-based horticulture. These include greater control over many of the limiting factors such as light temperature and pests as well as the ability to grow plants in all seasons. With instruction from one of the top recognized authorities worldwide Hydroponics for the Home Grower gives you step-by-step guidance on how to grow tomatoes peppers cucumbers eggplant lettuce arugula bok choy and various herbs year-round within your home or in a backyard greenhouse. Read an Interview with Dr. Resh here With Dr. Howard Resh‘s help you‘ll learn: Background information on how hydroponics evolved The nutritional and environmental demands of plants and how to control these factors How to provide formulations of nutrients optimal to the plants you wish to grow The many different hydroponic systems you can purchase or build for yourself Designs for different types of greenhouses with components to fit your personal taste and budget Crop selection and step-by-step procedures including seeding transplanting training pest and disease control and harvesting along with when to plant and when to change crops How you can grow microgreens on your kitchen counter The book includes an appendix with sources of seeds and other supplies along with helpful websites and lists of books articles and conferences on growing hydroponically and caring for your crops. By following the guidelines in this book you‘ll understand everything you need to know to get your home-growing operation up and running in no time.

GBP 180.00

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Pomegranates Ancient Roots to Modern Medicine

While one may not find ancient studies that substantiate the pomegranate's curative and preventive qualities the exalted status of this fruit goes back as far as the history of agriculture itself. Allusions to the pomegranate are readily found in the oldest cultures of the Indus Valley ancient China and classical Greece as well as in the Old Testament. To modern scientists the biochemistry of the pomegranate is as equally fascinating as its storied place in literature and religion. Providing an unprecedented compilation of scientific information Pomegranates: Ancient Roots to Modern Medicine offers an exploration of the biochemistry health effects and cultivation of the pomegranate that is as authoritative as it is unparalleled. Featuring the contributions of a multidisciplinary and international team of prominent researchers it presents the latest findings on the potential human health benefits of this exceptionally polyphenol-rich fruit. As the research indicates the physiological effects of pomegranate juice constituents are remarkable in their preventive potential against two of the major chronic diseases of aging - heart disease and cancer. Many of the pioneering researchers responsible for initiating our newfound fascination with pomegranates discuss its biochemistry detailing the location and action of the phytochemicals found in the fruit's flesh peels and seeds. They present evidence of the pomegranate's impact on heart disease including its ability to enhance nitric oxide production in endothelial cells. They also reveal the significant antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects attributed to the pomegranate in battling several different types of cancer cells as well as its ability to retard tumor growth in animals. Recognizing that the pomegranate is only as valuable as it is available the editors include a substantial section on commercialization and another on plant growth and improvement. These additions mak | Pomegranates Ancient Roots to Modern Medicine

GBP 56.99

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Front End Engineering Design of Oil and Gas Projects: Critical Factors for Project Success Perspectives Case Studies and Lessons

Quite a large number of major oil and gas projects are failures with respect to their costs schedules and operational performance. Owner companies and contractors are struggling with the issues causing these failures. The Front End Engineering Design (FEED) has been identified as an important factor that plays a key role in determining the success of a project. However the FEED and the associated Front End Loading (FEL) do not get the attention they deserve from the players in the business namely the owner companies FEED and EPC contractors. While academic studies on the FEL and its failures are available how the seeds of failures are sown during an actual project FEED remains a mystery. The details are usually buried in the rubbished computers and hundreds of files that are shelved in companies' offices. In this unique book two experienced professionals one from an owner company and the other from an international EPC contractor whose interests often oppose each other join to give their perspectives about the project lifecycle its governance structure gate system complexities contract models and quality measurements. In the second part of the book they present case studies of projects gone wrong due to mismatches errors and inconsistencies in the FEED. These case histories reveal how avoidable gaps and errors creep into FEED resulting in project failures and how the review systems fail to detect them. Technical and business professionals seem to underestimate the importance of FEED in capital-intensive major projects while focusing on short-term goals. The underlying causal factors need to be addressed and resolved in time properly for ensuring success of major oil and gas projects. Written in a concise and practical style with key takeaways at the end of each chapter this book will be a useful guide for practicing project and engineering professionals in the oil and gas industry. Senior students and researchers will find ideas and viewpoints given in this book worth exploring further. | Front End Engineering Design of Oil and Gas Projects: Critical Factors for Project Success Perspectives Case Studies and Lessons

GBP 74.99

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Evolution and Speciation in Plants

Plants are autotrophs and sessile while animals are heterotrophs and motile. Sessility has imposed on plants 94% hermaphroditism 23% selfing 3% polyploidization and 39% clonality in comparison to < 5% herma-phroditism < 1% selfing and 2% clonality in motile animals. Whereas plants consist of 374 000 species but 1 664 variety/species animals comprise 1 543 196 species and 210 variety/species. Hence plants have undergone variety diversity while animals have species diversity. In animals and plants the species ratio is reduced from 4. 1 animals : 1. 0 plant to 1. 4 for pollinating animals : 1. 0 pollinated plants. In pollination animals are benefited dietarily but plants are cross pollinated generating new gene combinations – the raw material for evolution and speciation. For the reduced species diversity in plants reasons are traced to 90% hermaphroditism ~ 23% selfing and 39% clonality. Clonality decreases from 100% in 6-7 tissue typed sponges and 3 tissue typed algae drastically to 0. 7% in 60 tissue typed worms but gradually to ~ 23% in 60 tissued typed angiosperms. About 12-15 5-8 and 77-80% of all animal and plant species are distributed in marine freshwater and terrestrial habitats respectively. Animals have conserved the ‘right’ sequence of gametogenesis but plants have gone through a ‘wrong’ sequence prior to settling with right one albeit with double fertilization in angiosperms. Both animals and plants are 80% male heterogametics. Only 0. 5% of them can afford semelparity. While 20 and 57% angiosperms are perennial trees and herbs annual herbs make up 23% only. In all of them 85 > 19 and < 1% are pollinated by fast flying animals wind and water respectively. Increasing pollen load enhances fruit- and seed-set. In contrast to animals the life cycle of plants is direct but complicated. Unlike animals plants have greatly contributed to weathering of rocks and the atmospheric gas composition during the geological past. From dormant spores and seeds of plants life can be restored after thousands of years. | Evolution and Speciation in Plants

GBP 160.00

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Phytopathogenic Bacteria and Plant Diseases

The field of Phytobacteriology is rapidly advancing and changing because of recent advances in genomics and molecular plant pathology but also due to the global spread of bacterial plant diseases and the emergence of new bacterial diseases. So there is a need to integrate understanding of bacterial taxonomy genomics and basic plant pathology that reflects state-of-the-art knowledge about plant-disease mechanisms. This book describes seventy specific bacterial plant diseases and presents up-to-date classification of plant pathogenic bacteria. It would be of great help for scientists and researchers in conducting research on ongoing projects or formulation of new research projects. The book will also serve as a text book for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of disciplines of Phytobacteriology and Plant Pathology. Contains latest and updated information of plant pathogenic bacteria till December 2018 Describes seventy specific bacterial diseases Presents classification of the bacteria and associated nomenclature based on Bergey’s Manual Systematic Bacteriology and International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology Discusses practical and thoroughly tested disease management strategies that would help in controlling enormous losses caused by these plant diseases Reviews role of Type I-VI secretion systems and peptide- or protein-containing toxins produced by bacterial plant pathogens Briefs about plants and plant products that act as carriers of human enteric bacterial pathogens like emphasizing role of seed sprouts as a common vehicle in causing food-borne illness Dr B. S. Thind was ex-Professor-cum-Head Department of Plant Pathology Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana India. He has 34 years of experience in teaching research and transfer of technology. He has conducted research investigations on bacterial blight of rice bacterial stalk rot of maize bacterial blight of cowpea bacterial leaf spot of green gram bacterial leaf spot of chillies and bacterial soft rot of potatoes. He also acted as Principal Investigator of two ICAR-funded research schemes entitled Detection and control of phytopathogenic bacteria from cowpea and mungbean seeds from 1981 to 1986 and Perpetuation variability and control of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae the causal agent of bacterial blight of rice from 1989 to 1993 and also of a DST funded research scheme Biological control of bacterial blight sheath blight sheath rot and brown leaf spot of rice from 1999 to 2002. He also authored a manual entitled Plant Bacteriology and a text book entitled Phytopathogenic Procaryotes and Plant Diseases published by Scientific Publishers (India). He is Life member of Indian Phytopathological Society Indian Society of Plant Pathologists Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology and Indian Science Congress Association. | Phytopathogenic Bacteria and Plant Diseases