Genetics (non-medical)

Bioactive compounds produced by natural sources, such as plants, microbes, endophytic fungi, etc.

This book summarizes the latest research on sheepgrass, both in China and around the globe, as well as fundamental information on the topic.

This book addresses the design of emerging conceptual tools, technologies and systems including novel synthetic parts, devices, circuits, oscillators, biological gates, and small regulatory RNAs (riboregulators and riboswitches), which serve as versatile control elements for regulating gene expression.

The book provides an introduction to the basics of fungi, discussing various types ranging from edible mushrooms to Neurospora - a model system for genetics and epigenetics.

This book compiles selected articles presented at the International Conference on Biotechnology & Biological Sciences, BIOSPECTRUM 2017, organized by the Department of Biotechnology, University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata.

This volume covers the latest advancements and methods used to study DNA barcoding.

This edited book is a comprehensive compilation of principles, conventional and molecular approaches used to develop improved varieties and hybrids of major crops in light of their origin, evolution, taxonomy, production and productivity and need by human civilization.

This book deals with the most emerging aspects of algal research with special reference to microalgae viz; diversity, mutations, genomics and metagenomics study, eco-physiology, culturing, microalgae for food and feed, biofuel production, harvesting of microalgae, separation, and purification of biochemicals, techno-economical assessment, microalgal biotechnology, algal-bacterial systems for wastewater treatment.

This book comprehensively discusses our current understanding of the role and biological mechanisms of horizontal transfer of genetic elements in the environment, which has been important in the evolution of prokaryotes (archaea and bacteria).

This book is first part of the 3 volume set focusing on basic and advanced methods for using microbiology as an entrepreneurial venture.

This book provides detailed information on the various types of cancer, etiology, effects, and challenges associated with current cancer treatment regimes.

This book is a compendium of case studies in hematologic malignancies such as acute leukemias, myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative neoplasms, chronic leukemias and multiple myeloma covering cytogenetics (karyotyping Fluorescence in sitn hybridization (FISH)) and molecular studies in detail.

Through this book, the readers will learn about the different aspects of Actinobacteria- beginning with its ecology and occurrence, to the ways of its adaptation to harsh climates, and finally to its practical applications.

This book highlights the importance of understanding gastric and colon cancer metabolism in guiding diagnosis and drug discovery.

This book focuses on the application of microorganisms in various aspects of life such as plant protection and improvement, environmental remediation, and the improvement of plant & human health.

This book introduces the concept of bacterial communication systems from a mathematical modeling point of view.

This volume offers detailed information on the behaviour of various water pollutants, and on the principles and concepts of groundwater flow and transport.

This book presents the latest developments in bioinformatics, highlighting the importance of bioinformatics in genomics, transcriptomics, metabolism and cheminformatics analysis, as well as in drug discovery and development.

This book presents a comprehensive overview of plant stresses caused by salt, drought, extreme temperatures, oxygen and toxic compounds, which are responsible for huge losses in crop yields.

Ferns are representative of genetic inheritance of great value as they include species of ancient vascular plants, which have direct connection with the evolution of plant life on Earth.

Pathological Specimens and Genomic Medicine - Emerging Issues surveys various fields and medical disciplines related to the implementation of the new field of genomic medicine.

Nature has consistently provided human beings with bioactive compounds that can be used directly as drugs or indirectly as drug leads.

This book sheds new light on ways to alleviate biotic and abiotic stress in plants, using signaling molecules of plant growth promotory rhizobacteria.

In genetic pathology, epigenetic testing is rare and under utilised.

Unravelling the intricate cell signalling networks and their significance in cancer poses major intellectual challenge.

This book is a concerted effort to put together the rapidly growing facets of biological data.

The book discusses the complex interactions between plants and their associated microbial communities.

For the majority of the world's population, medicinal and aromatic plants are the most important source of life-saving drugs.

This volume comprehensively reviews recent advances in our understanding of the diversity of microbes in various types of terrestrial ecosystems, such as caves, deserts and cultivated fields.

This book discusses genetic engineering of both plants and microbes for making agricultural practices more productive and sustainable.

This contributed volume aims at bringing together all the genetic engineering tools for managing various types of crop pests.

This edited book deals with plant genetic resources and their status, availability, and ecological niche in natural habitat.

This book highlights different natural products that are derived from the plants and microbes that have shown potential as the lead compounds against infectious diseases and cancer.

This book presents the state-of-art marine metagenome research and explains the method of marine metagenomic analysis in an easy-to-understand manner.

This book explores the latest developments in the field the acute phase protein (APP), C-reactive protein or CRP in different diseases, highlighting the structural and functional aspects of CRP in disease biology.

This book discusses microbial diversity in various habitats and environments, its role in ecosystem maintenance, and its potential applications (e.

This book provides essential information on the morphology, biology, phytochemistry, pharmaceutical prospects, evolution, phylogeny, biogeography, and taxonomy of Paris (Melanthiaceae), a morphologically distinctive plant genus with great economic importance.

This book is an advanced textbook and a reference book for the post-graduate plant-breeding students and the plant breeders.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the theoretical developments and technological breakthroughs that have deepened our understanding of environmental pollution and human health, while also promoting a comprehensive strategy to address these problems.

Increasing world population, unpredictable climate and various kind of biotic and abiotic stresses necessitate the sustainable increase in crop production through developing improved cultivars possessing enhanced genetic resilience against all odds.

This book covers the important diseases and pests of potato which are of global significance.

This book aims to provide fundamental knowledge and information for research in molecular systematics on parasitic helminths (nematode, trematode, cestode).

The book discusses the basics of aptamers and the advent of aptamer-based technology in recent times.

This book discusses the role of genetic polymorphism in susceptibility to cancers.

This book thoroughly illustrates the designed and tailored medical approaches for tumors of the female reproductive organ.

This book presents multiple facets of cancer biology, including cancer diagnosis, therapeutics to the latest developments in cancer informatics, and applications of artificial intelligence for improving oncologic care.

This book presents the latest knowledge and the most recent research results on glycosphingolipid (GSL)-mediated signaling.

This book summarizes the advanced computational methods for mapping high-density linkages and quantitative trait loci in the rice genome.

Tea is an important non-alcoholic beverage plant of the world.

This book presents a comprehensive view on mycotoxins of agricultural as well as non-agricultural environments and their health effects in humans and animals.