Harnessing Crop Biofortification for Sustainable Agriculture
Harnessing Crop Biofortification for Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Siddharth Tiwari

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2024-08-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789819734375

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This edited volume provides insights into the current state of food and nutritional security, highlights the significance of micronutrients for human health, offers a historical perspective on biofortification, and covers current strategies and challenges. This book explores the role of multidisciplinary approaches to cope up with the challenges of major nutrient deficiency. Hidden hunger (aka micronutrient deficiencies), a prevalent global issue, refers to the chronic deficiency of essential micronutrients despite sufficient caloric intake. With over 2 billion affected individuals, particularly women and children in low-income countries, it impairs physical and cognitive development, increases disease susceptibility, and diminishes productivity. Despite economic progress, undernourishment remains prevalent in the developing countries including India. Among all nutrients, the deficiencies of iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A are highly prevalent. Crop biofortification seems a sustainable solution to reduce the global burden of hidden hunger. Previous reports examined the genetic diversity related to micronutrients in germplasm of staple crops and their wild relatives. A number of biofortified crops have been developed by utilizing genetic diversity and biotechnological approaches. This book explores crop-specific biofortification initiatives and diverse approaches, encompassing both traditional and genomics-driven enhancements. It also enlightens the efficacy of biofortification, bioavailability, and future thrust. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, academics, extension workers, policymakers, students, and all those involved in agriculture, nutrition, and health. It focuses on promoting diets that are rich in nutrition, benefiting everyone along the value chain.

Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture
Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Rajput, Vishnu D.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-05-01

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13:

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In an era overshadowed by pressing global challenges such as climate change, burgeoning populations, and the depletion of natural resources, the agricultural landscape is at a critical juncture. The need for sustainable practices has never been more urgent, with conventional methods struggling to meet the demands of a growing population while grappling with environmental degradation. Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture delves into the heart of the problem, navigating the intricate web of challenges facing agriculture today. From dwindling crop yields to the environmental repercussions of conventional farming practices, the urgency to find innovative, sustainable solutions is paramount. Harnessing NanoOmics and Nanozymes for Sustainable Agriculture offers a comprehensive exploration of nanotechnology's potential to revolutionize agriculture, presenting a promising pathway toward enhanced productivity, minimizing environmental impact, and optimal resource utilization.

Harnessing Synthetic Nanotechnology-Based Methodologies for Sustainable Green Applications
Harnessing Synthetic Nanotechnology-Based Methodologies for Sustainable Green Applications

Author: Gérrard Eddy Jai Poinern

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-07-20

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1000899713

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Decision support systems are developed for integrated pest and disease management and nutrition management using open-source technologies as Java, Android and low-cost hardware devices like Arduino micro controller. This text discusses the techniques to convert agricultural knowledge in the context of ontology and assist grape growers by providing this knowledge through decision support system. The key features of the book are as follows: It presents the design and development of an ontology-based decision support system for integrated crop management. It discusses the techniques to convert agricultural knowledge in text to ontology. It focuses on an extensive study of various e-Negotiation protocols for automated negotiations. It provides an architecture for predicting the opponent’s behavior and various factors which affect the process of negotiation. The text is primarily written for graduate students, professionals and academic researchers working in the fields of computer science and engineering, agricultural science and information technology. Dr Gerrard E.J. Poinern holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Murdoch University, Western Australia and a Double Major in Physics and Chemistry. Currently he is is an Associate Professor in Physics and Nanotechnology in the School of Engineering and Information Technology at Murdoch University. He is the director of Murdoch Applied Innovation and Nanotechnology Research Group, Murdoch University. In 2003, he discovered and pioneered the use of an inorganic nanomembrane for potential skin tissue engineering applications. He is the recipient of a Gates Foundation Global Health Grand Challenge Exploration Award for his work in the development of biosynthetic materials and their subsequent application in the manufacture of biomedical devices. He is also the author of the 2014 experimental textbook "A Laboratory Course in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology". Associate Professor Suraj K Tripathy is Associate Dean of the School of Chemical Technology at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, India. He currently leads the Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Lab (CBEL) at KIIT which focuses on achieving sustainability in materials processing and utilization. CBEL explores opportunities in valorization of waste materials (secondary resources) and investigate their applications in catalysis, water treatment, and biomedical systems. CBEL also works closely with industries to develop suitable waste management and resource recycling strategies to optimize the potential of circular economy model. Dr. Derek Fawcett is the Defence Science Centre research fellow at Murdoch University, Australia. His research involves the investigation and development of new advanced materials and their use in innovative engineering systems. He has published over seventy peer-reviewed research papers in international journals.

Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Vishnu D. Rajput

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2024-11-18

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13: 3111369943

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The agricultural food system needs to provide access to enough healthy and affordable food for the growing population and mitigate its impact on the planet for future generations. Emerging technologies can help farmers increase yields.The book presents theoretical and applied aspects of nanotechnology and biotechnology. It also includes topics on management and food security.

Biotech Revolution: Harnessing Nature's Toolbox for Human Advancement
Biotech Revolution: Harnessing Nature's Toolbox for Human Advancement

Author: Beatrice K. Moe

Publisher: Gavin Jay Maureemootoo

Published: 2024-10-24

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13:

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Biotech Revolution: Harnessing Nature's Toolbox for Human Advancement is a comprehensive guide that delves into the exciting and rapidly evolving field of biotechnology. This book introduces readers to the fundamental principles, applications, and ethical considerations of biotechnology, without using the word "chapter" throughout its content. From its insightful introduction, readers will gain a solid overview of biotechnology's concepts, history, and its vital role in advancing various fields. They will then be taken on a journey through the basic principles of biotechnology, exploring the fascinating world of genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, and gene editing techniques. As readers delve further into the book, they will discover the multitude of applications biotechnology has in various industries. From the production of biopharmaceuticals and biofuels to the use of industrial enzymes, the potential of this field is truly astounding. With its focus on agricultural biotechnology, readers will also gain insight into genetically modified organisms, crop improvement techniques, and biological pest control methods, all of which play a significant role in meeting the challenges of food production and environmental sustainability. The book then ventures into the realms of bioremediation and environmental biotechnology, shedding light on biodegradation processes, waste treatment technologies, and environmental remediation methods that can help combat pollution and restore our ecosystems. Readers will also explore the profound impact of biotechnology in medical science, with a comprehensive look at diagnostic tools, therapeutic applications, and regenerative medicine. In addition, the book covers the influence of biotechnology in food and nutrition, forensics and DNA analysis, as well as the ethical and legal issues inherent in this field. It also explores the future trends and emerging technologies in biotechnology, including nano-biotechnology, synthetic biology, and stem cell research. Moreover, readers will discover the application of biotechnology in conservation and biodiversity, veterinary science, energy production, space exploration, artificial intelligence integration, public perception and communication, entrepreneurship and startups, education and research, global challenges like food security and climate change mitigation, and even the potential for human enhancement. Biotech Revolution: Harnessing Nature's Toolbox for Human Advancement is a must-have for anyone interested in the possibilities and implications of biotechnology. With its comprehensive coverage of this revolutionary field, it provides a valuable resource for researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. This book is available for purchase on various e-commerce platforms.

Advances in Plant Microbiome and Sustainable Agriculture
Advances in Plant Microbiome and Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Ajar Nath Yadav

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-08-03

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9811532044

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Microbes are ubiquitous in nature, and plant-microbe interactions are a key strategy for colonizing diverse habitats. The plant microbiome (epiphytic, endophytic and rhizospheric) plays an important role in plant growth and development and soil health. Further, rhizospheric soil is a valuable natural resource, hosting hotspots of microbes, and is vital in the maintenance of global nutrient balance and ecosystem function. The term endophytic microbes refers to those microorganisms that colonize the interior the plants. The phyllosphere is a common niche for synergism between microbes and plants and includes the leaf surface. The diverse group of microbes are key components of soil-plant systems, and where they are engaged in an extensive network of interactions in the rhizosphere/endophytic/phyllospheric they have emerged as an important and promising tool for sustainable agriculture. Plant microbiomes help to directly or indirectly promote plant growth using plant growth promoting attributes, and could potentially be used as biofertilizers/bioinoculants in place of chemical fertilizers. This book allows readers to gain an understanding of microbial diversity associated with plant systems and their role in plant growth, and soil health. Offering an overview of the state of the art in plant microbiomes and their potential biotechnological applications in agriculture and allied sectors, it is a valuable resource for scientists, researchers and students in the field of microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture, molecular biology, environmental biology and related subjects.