Biotechnology

"e;Modern Solid State Fermentation: Theory and Practice"e; covers state-of-the-art studies in the field of solid state fermentation (SSF).

This volume details the exploration, collection, characterization, evaluation and conservation of microbes for sustainable utilization in the development of the global as well as national economies, e.

The existence of life at high temperatures is quiet fascinating.

"e;Diagnostics in Plant Breeding"e; is systematically organizing cutting-edge research reviews on the development and application of molecular tools for the prediction of plant performance.

"e;Applied Computational Genomics"e; focuses on an in-depth review of statistical development and application in the area of human genomics including candidate gene mapping, linkage analysis, population-based, genome-wide association, exon sequencing and whole genome sequencing analysis.

Forest tree breeding has been ongoing for more than 70 years across Europe.

Iron is essential for the growth of most bacteria because it serves as a cofactor for vital enzymes and for the components of the electron transport chain.

The application of methodological approaches and mathematical formalisms proper to Physics and Engineering to investigate and describe biological processes and design biological structures has led to the development of many disciplines in the context of computational biology and biotechnology.

This important reference is the first comprehensive resource worldwide that reflects research achievements in neglected and underutilized crop biotechnology, documenting research events during the last three decades, current status, and future outlook.

Focused manuscript on the potential use/role of miRNAs in bioprocessing, specifically the production of complex proteins in mammalian cells.

This volume, The Science of Algal Fuels (volume 25 of COLE), contains 26 chapters dealing with biofuels contributed by experts from numerous countries and covers several aspects of algal products, one being "e;oilgae from algae,"e; mainly oils and fuels for engines.

Iron plays a key role in biology as essential cofactor of numerous proteins.

Metabolic engineering has been developed over the past 20 years to become an important tool for the rational engineering of industrial microorganisms.

NMR spectroscopy has undergone a revolution in recent years with the advent of several new methods overcoming the problems of sensitivity and resolution.

This ASI brought together a diverse group of experts who span virology, biology, biophysics, chemistry, physics and engineering.

The book is about the seed development in the model and crop plants.

From the 4th - 8th of September 2011, the Eucarpia Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section, held its 29th Meeting in the surroundings of Dublin Castle in Ireland.

Prevention of infectious diseases by vaccination is one of the most significant achievements of modern medicine.

The post-genomic era has brought new challenges and opportunities in all fields of the biology.

The rapidly developing field of systems biology is influencing many aspects of biological research and is expected to transform biomedicine.

Coxiella burnetii is the etiological agent of Q fever, a zoonotic disease found worldwide.

Bacterial infections cause substantial morbidity and mortality in cancer patients.

Ion-exchange Technology II: Applications presents an overview of the numerous industrial applications of ion-exchange materials.

The US is currently well ahead of the rest of the world in the development and application of SB and its principles especially as they pertain to basic medical research and development.

This is a solitary attempt to streamline all the possible information related to citrus nutrition, with emphasis on diagnosis and management of nutrient constraints, employing a variety of state-of-art techniques evolved globally over the years .

Although interactions between nanoparticles and microorganisms in the environment are unavoidable and commonplace, it is still not clear what potential effects they may have.

This title focuses on the many aspects of the interaction between plants and heavy metals.

This book arises from the NATO Advanced Study Institute "e;Technological Innovations in Detection and Sensing of CBRN Agents and Ecological Terrorism"e; held in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova in June 2010.

Microbes and their biosynthetic capabilities have been invaluable in finding solutions for several intractable problems mankind has encountered in maintaining the quality of the environment.

Crops experience an assortment of environmental stresses which include abiotic viz.

Molecular farming in plants is a relatively young subject of sciences.

This review of recent developments in our understanding of the role of microbes in sustainable agriculture and biotechnology covers a research area with enormous untapped potential.

Ion-exchange Technology I: Theory and Materials describes the theoretical principles of ion-exchange processes.

The environment of our planet is degrading at an alarming rate because of non-sustainable urbanization, industrialization and agriculture.

This book places the main actors in environmental microbiology, namely the microorganisms, on center stage.

Technological developments in the life sciences confront us with new facets of a Faustian seduction.

Interplay between Metal Ions and Nucleic Acids provides in an authoritative and timely manner in 12 stimulating chapters, written by 24 internationally recognized experts from 8 nations, and supported by nearly 1500 references, about 20 tables, and 125 illustrations, many in color, a most up-to-date view on metal ion-nucleic acid interactions; the characterization of which is covered in solution and in the solid state.

Agricultural biotechnology takes many forms and applications, with the number and diversity of products ever increasing.

The Sirex woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, is the most important invasive alien insect pest of Pinus plantations in the Southern Hemisphere.

Heavy-metal contamination is one of the world's major environmental problems, posing significant risks to agro-ecosystems.

This handbook gives a comprehensive and copious illustrated description, with original art work, of the most common diseases in laboratory reared insect colonies, comprising Viruses (Baculoviridae, Reoviridae, Poxviridae, Iridoviridae); Bacteria (Bacillaceae, Pseudomonadaceae, Enterobacteriaceae); Rickettsia; Fungi and Microsporidia and Protozoa.

This important reference book is the first comprehensive resource worldwide that reflects research achievements in date palm biotechnology, documenting research events during the last four decades, current status, and future outlook.

The global food-supply chain is vulnerable to threats from a variety of directions.

Detection of Bulk Explosives: Advanced Techniques against Terrorism contains reviews of: existing and emerging bulk explosives detection techniques; scientific and technical policy of the Federal Border Service of the Russian Federation; challenges in application and evaluation of EDS systems for aviation security; multi-sensor approach to explosives detection.

Human Chromosome Variation: Heteromorphism and Polymorphism was formerly printed under the title "e;Atlas of Human Chromosome Heteromorphism"e;.

Gene function annotation has been a central question in molecular biology.

Heavy metals always pose serious ecological risks when released into the environment due to their elemental non-degradable nature, regardless of their chemical form.

The entire range of the developmental processes in plants is regulated by a shift in the hormonal concentration, tissue sensitivity and their interaction with the factors operating around them.

This book is a collation of translational research outcomes in the area of life research, which was formerly used mainly for academic pursuits.

This book is first of its kind exclusively dedicated to plant polyphenol oxidases (PPOs), highlighting their importance in the food processing industry.