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The Chloroplast: Basics and Applications Author : Eldon Dixon Subject : Biochemistry ISBN :9781639877355 Plants are the foundation of all life that exists on the planet Earth. Plant cells contain plastids, which are double-membrane cell organelles. Plastids perform the function of manufacturing and storing Read More |
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Abiotic Stress and Plant Responses Author : Zeke Adams Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639877553 Crops are exposed to frequent episodes of abiotic stresses such as soil salinity, draughts, extreme temperatures and nutrient deficiencies. All these stresses inhibit plant growth and development. A number Read More |
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Agri-Food Systems: Globalization, Supply Chains and International Trade Author : Zander Atkinson Subject : Food Industry ISBN :9781639877324 Agri-food systems include primary production of both food and non-food agricultural products. It also includes aspects like food storage, consumption and disposal, aggregation, marketing, transportation, Read More |
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Climate Change and Agriculture: Impacts and Adaptations Author : Edison Harrison Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781639877539 Agriculture refers to the practice of cultivating plants and livestock, and it is highly dependent on climate. Climate change and variability are major challenges for agriculture since it can lead to reduced Read More |
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Ecosystem Services and Agroforestry: Science and Practice Author : Lester Bane Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781639877515 Agroforestry refers to a land-use management system wherein trees or shrubs are grown among crops or pastureland. Agroforestry-based ecosystem services refer to human benefits that are achieved beyond Read More |
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Author : Emelia Mitchell Subject : Forestry ISBN :9781639877560 Forests are areas of land that have a dense tree cover. They are the most common terrestrial ecosystem on Earth and are found all over the world. Trees and forests are vital to food production and nutrition. Read More |
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Plant Breeding and Genetics: A Molecular Approach Author : Kiara Woods Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639877522 Plant breeding or plant genetics refers to the application of genetic principles for producing new breeds of plants that are more useful to humans. It deals with heredity in plants, mechanisms of hereditary Read More |
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Technologies, Strategies and Applications of Plant Proteomics Author : Kaden Scott Subject : Agricultural Sciences ISBN :9781639877546 Plant proteomics refers to the broad study of proteins focused on their structures and functions as governed by the physiological metabolism of plant cells. It is used in researches for studying gene products Read More |
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Biopolymer Composites Handbook Author : Lauren Dixon Subject : Composite Materials ISBN :9781639877232 Biopolymer composites are those composites, which have one biodegradable and bio-based constituent. These include natural fibers which are combined with natural or synthetic biopolymers. Natural fibers Read More |
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Chemical Engineering: Operations and Applications Author : Lewis Allison Subject : Chemistry ISBN :9781639877379 Chemical engineering refers to a branch of engineering that studies the design and operation of chemical plants, as well as methods for increasing production. It applies the principles of biology, physics, Read More |