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Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

This important volume the ninth in the Research Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation book series provides an invaluable addition to the literature and knowledge on the ever-growing need for sustainable irrigation for agricultural crops in many water-scarce parts of the world. The book specifically covers advances in fertigation for water management in general as well as for specific crops such as peaches maize and citrus crops. Specific topics include:• The design of various surface and subsurface water emitters• Using information from weather stations for irrigation purposes• Ultra low drip irrigation technology• The management of weeds in crops using micro irrigation• New technology and advances in fertigationWith chapters from researchers and practitioners in agricultural engineering water research and technology soil conservation and other fields this compendium provides a wealth of useful information that can be put into practice to enhance crop production. | Water and Fertigation Management in Micro Irrigation

GBP 82.99
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Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems From Synthesis to Applications

Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems From Synthesis to Applications

This book focuses on the recent trends in micro- and nano-structured polymer systems particularly natural polymers biopolymers biomaterials and their composites blends and IPNs. This valuable volume covers the occurrence synthesis isolation production properties and applications modification as well as the relevant analysis techniques to reveal the structures and properties of polymer systems. Biobased polymer blends and composites occupy a unique position in the dynamic world of new biomaterials. The growing need for lubricious coatings and surfaces in medical devices—an outcome of the move from invasive to noninvasive medicines and procedures—is playing a major role in the advancement of biomaterials technology. Natural polymers have attained their cutting-edge technology through various platforms and this book presents a multitude of information about them. Topics include biopolymer–synthetic systems nanomaterial–polymer structures multi-characterization techniques polymer blends and composites polymer gels and polyelectrolytes and many other interesting aspects of interests to researchers. This book will be valuable to scientists physicians pharmacists engineers and other specialists in a variety of disciplines both academic and industrial. | Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems From Synthesis to Applications

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Best Management Practices for Drip Irrigated Crops

Best Management Practices for Drip Irrigated Crops

This book focuses on best management practices for drip irrigated crops. It cover irrigation methods scheduling of micro irrigation and mulching and crop performance. Micro irrigation techniques with diverse crops are discussed including sweet pepper chili tomatoes cauliflower wheat sweet peas sugarcane and potatoes. The performance of the various techniques has been tested and evaluated in the field. Written by experts on micro irrigation this valuable book is a must-have for micro irrigation professionals as well as advanced students.

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Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

This book provides valuable information on the new class of nanostructures—metal/carbon nanocomposites—and discusses new methods of their synthesis properties and applications. It covers computer prognosis including quantum chemical modeling for metal/carbon nanocomposites synthesis processing as well as fine dispersed suspensions obtaining processes and material modification processes. Intended for researchers academics and post-graduate students the book will give readers an up-to-date look at this important and valuable new class of nanostructures: metal/carbon nanocomposites. | Nanostructure Nanosystems and Nanostructured Materials Theory Production and Development

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The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics such as surface-to-volume ratio quantum confinement effect surface plasmon response widening of band gap etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all over the globe in last few decades. Written in a convenient and easy-to-read style this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many issues related to the food and textile industries treatment of polluted water health energy crises targeted drug delivery etc. The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery sensors photosplitting of water wastewater treatment microbial diagnosis textile industries nanocomposites food industries (safety security packaging and preservation) etc. | The Science of Nanomaterials Basics and Applications

GBP 147.00
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Organic Chemistry Structure and Mechanisms

Organic Chemistry Structure and Mechanisms

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. This book presents a range of research on important topics in the field. Of the approximately 11 million known chemical compounds about 10 million are organic. Organic chemists are currently working to produce better polymers with specific properties such as biodegradable plastics. The understanding of new drug structures from plants and the synthesis of improved pharmaceuticals is another area of great interest. Organic chemists are also researching the reactions that occur in living systems and understanding the molecular causes of disease. | Organic Chemistry Structure and Mechanisms

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Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems Applications and Future Prospects

Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems Applications and Future Prospects

Topical and transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDs) have several advantages over traditional drug delivery methods as they can be less invasive more sanitary more cost-effective and may result in better patient compliance. TDDs play a significant role in therapeutics with a variety of preparations and approaches designed by expert formulation scientists. This volume integrates a wide variety of case studies research and theories to reveal their diversity and capture the novel approaches of transdermal and topical drug delivery employed by developers and content experts in the field. It provides an abundance of important information and state-of-the-art research on topical and transdermal drug delivery systems and addresses the basics of drug delivery systems strategies to enhance permeation across membranes and formulation and evaluation of diverse dosage forms. The volume presents an evaluation of the pros and cons of conventional drug delivery systems against TDDs and discusses the nuances of micro- and nano-systems in TDDs. The extraordinary packages of nano systems (vesicular systems polymeric nanoparticles nanoemulsion and dendrimers) are broadly discussed and their applications are reviewed through a transdermal route. The book looks at TDDs and the main nanoparticles used in skin diseases and lesions of the aging such as psoriasis vitiligo cancer lesions of the aging and others. Chapters also discuss polymeric micelles in topical and transdermal delivery; microneedles; emulsion nanoemulsion and microemulsion; TDDs in pulmonary drug delivery systems; nanoencapsulated nasal drug delivery systems; skin sensitivity and irritation testing for transposing transdermal drug delivery systems; and regulatory aspects of drug development for dermal products. Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems: Applications and Prospects will be a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and researchers industry professionals and academicians and students of the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. | Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems Applications and Future Prospects

GBP 131.00
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Chinese Outbound Tourism 2.0

Chinese Outbound Tourism 2.0

Booming Mainland Chinese outbound travel is one of the most exciting phenomena in the world tourism industry’s recent history. From 2000 to 2010 Chinese outbound travel increased at a compounded annual rate of 18. 5 percent and it is forecasted that by 2020 China will generate approximately 100 million outbound trips a year making China the fourth largest source of outbound travel in the world. The new Chinese tourists are more confident technologically savvy value conscious and ready to explore unfamiliar territory. For tourism marketers and researchers who are getting ready to or just celebrated their initial west-meets-east moments the new Chinese tourists are showing up at their doors and presenting new challenges for marketing and service. In this book leading authors from around the world share their most cutting-edge findings and thoughts on the Chinese outbound travel market. The book reflects on the paths of the Chinese outbound travel development reports new trends and issues and provides new insights and recommendations. For practitioners around the world (e. g. destination policymakers and marketers travel and tourism service providers owners and managers) this book provides hands-on guidance on understanding tourists from Mainland China. For tourism scholars educators and students this book provides basic yet essential knowledge on the Chinese outbound travel market and tourist behavior and points out important future directions. Most tourism programs today have an international component in their curriculum usually including a global tourism class. This book serves as an excellent supplemental reading for students in these classes. | Chinese Outbound Tourism 2. 0

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Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases 3-volume set

Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases 3-volume set

This new 3-volume set Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases provides an abundance of new research and information on major diseases of various crops along with new techniques and technology for the detection of plant pathogens along with appropriate management strategies. Divided into three volumes and with chapters written by renowned and expert scientists working in different areas of plant pathology the volumes cover important diseases of crops incited by bacteria fungi viruses viroids phytoplasma and nematodes. They address these disease challenges to commercial field and horticultural crops and their management. Volume 1 focuses on the Mollicute class of bacteria. It looks at the detection diagnosis and management of phytoplasma diseases and viroids CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in plants for virus resistance next-generation sequencing technologies and more. Volume 2 focuses on recent advances in diagnosis detection and management of diseases of specific crops such as cotton sesame rice wheat millet maize field pea and pigeonpea ginger and turmeric guava aonla and vegetable cruciferous crops. Volume 3: Nanomolecules and Biocontrol Agents explores the use of novel new ways to prevent and mitigate plant diseases. These include novel green nanotechnologies; biosensors; biological management using phyllosphere- rhizosphere- and endosphere-derived biocontrol agents; employing biofumigation techniques; and plant immunization approaches. The book also considers the special challenge of plant disease management under the present climate change scenario. Key features: Presents diverse research of leading plant pathologists on detection diagnosis and management of crop diseases Shares innovative and emerging techniques for diagnosis and management of major plant diseases Covers a vast array of important crops and their diseases Diagnosis and management of biotic stresses play a pivotal role in efficient agriculture production and together these volumes of Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases provide reviews of crucial research to effectively advance the detection diagnosis and management of crop diseases. | Innovative Approaches in Diagnosis and Management of Crop Diseases 3-volume set

GBP 385.00
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Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set

Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set

Although nanotechnology has revolutionized fields such as medicine genetics biology bioengineering mechanics and chemistry its increasing application in the food industry is relatively recent in comparison. Nanotechnology is being used to discover new methods for creating new flavors extending food shelf life and improving food protection and nutritional value. Nanotechnology in the food industry is now being explored for intelligent nutrient delivery systems smart foods contaminant detection nanodevices and nanosensors advanced food processing antimicrobial chemicals encapsulation and green nanomaterials. This new three-volume set Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering addresses a multitude of topical issues and new developments in the field. Volume 1 focuses food preservation food packaging and sustainable agriculture while Volume 2 looks at nanotechnology in food process engineering applications of biomaterials in food products and the use of modern nanotechnology for human health. The third volume explores the newest trends in nanotechnology for food applications and their application for improving food delivery systems. Together these three volumes provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at the emerging status of nanotechnology in the food processing industry explaining the benefits and drawbacks of various methodologies that will aid in the improvement and development of food product sourcing and food hygiene monitoring methods. Volume 1 discusses emerging nanotechnolgical applications in food processing packaging and preservation. It focuses on using nanoparticles for safe and nutritional food production protecting crops from pests increasing nutritional value and providing solutions for various environmental issues. This book especially deals with nanotechnology for controlling plant pathogens food packaging and preservation agricultural productivity wastewater treatment and bioenergy production. Volume 2 discusses nanotechnology use in non-thermal techniques such as high-pressure processing (HPP) pulsed electric fields (PEFs) pulsed light ultraviolet microwave ohmic heating electrospinning and nano- and microencapsulation. This volume looks at the role and application of minimal processing techniques such as ozone treatment vacuum drying osmotic dehydration dense phase carbon dioxide treatment and high-pressure assisted freezing. The successful applications of nanotechnologies on juices meat and fish fruits and vegetable slices food surface purees milk and milk products extraction drying enhancement and encapsulation of micro-macro nutrients are also considered. The volume also presents several computer-aided techniques that are emerging in the food processing sector such as robotics radio frequency identification (RFID) three-dimensional food printing artificial intelligence etc. Significant role of food properties in design of specific food and edible packaging films have been elucidated. Volume 3: Trends Nanomaterials and Food Delivery provides an overview of the current trends in nanotechnology for food applications and food delivery systems. Topics include a collection of chapters on diverse topics including the stability of nanoparticles in food nanobiosensing for the detection of food contaminants nanotechnology applications in agriculture the role of nanotechnology in nutrient delivery how nanotechnology is applied in dairy products biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles in food safety the development of nutraceuticals using nanotechnological tools and more. | Nanotechnology Horizons in Food Process Engineering 3-volume set

GBP 385.00
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Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

This new volume Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding: Meeting the Challenge of Food Security aims to provide a better understanding of molecular plant breeding in order to boost the quality of agriculture produce to increase crop yields and to provide nutritious food for everyone by 2050 when the global population is expected to reach a new height of about 10 billion. The challenge to provide quality food for such an increased population will be exacerbated by the depletion of natural resources and by shrinking arable land areas. However scientists believe the challenge can be met by implementing new and improved techniques of quantitative trait inheritance in plant breeding. Integrating genomics and molecular biology into appropriate tools and methodologies can help to create genetically engineered plants such as by using biotic and abiotic stress tolerance molecular markers ‘-omics’ technology and genome editing. The milestone of whole genome sequencing from Arabidopsis to rice has opened the door to a new era of functional genomics which aims to determine the functions of all the genes identified in their genomes which will help in the improvement of crop species qualitatively and quantitatively in order to meet the ongoing challenges of doubling world food production by 2050. This important volume provides recent knowledge of advanced plant breeding tools researchers teachers graduate and post-graduate students in plant sciences and those in plant biotechnology applied botany agricultural sciences plant genetics and molecular biology. The contributors to this book were selected from a wide and diverse range of institutions. They provide an abundance of new research and knowledge on advanced plant breeding tools and techniques. | Advanced Molecular Plant Breeding Meeting the Challenge of Food Security

GBP 82.99
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