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This book includes 16 selected contributions presented at the 23rd Evolutionary Biology Meeting, which took place in Marseille in September 2019. The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille serve to gather leading evolutionary biologists and other...
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Springer
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2020-10-29
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Converting biomass to biofuels involves hydrolyzing cellulose to sugars using cost-intensive commercial enzymes – an expensive step that makes large-scale production economically non-viable. As such, there is a need for low-cost bioprocessing.
This book critically...
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Springer
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2020-10-28
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Due to the huge quantity and diverse nature of their metabolic pathways, fungi have great potential to be used for the production of different biofuels such as bioethanol, biobutanol, and biodiesel. This book presents recent advances, as well as challenges and promises,...
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Springer
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2020-10-27
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Fungal Biology
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This volume is aimed at offering an insight into the present knowledge of the vast domain of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants with a focus on North America. In this era of global climate change the volume is meant to provide an important contribution to a better...
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Springer
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2020-10-20
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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World
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This book provides an indispensable reference guide to the sustainable control and treatment of biomass residues from a wide variety of agroindustrial sources, e.g. sugarcane, livestock, pulp & paper, food wastes, among others.
Pursuing a structured and clear approach,...
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Springer
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2020-10-15
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Plant biotechnology has now become a key tool in improving crop productivity and enhancing commercial value of plant products. The book complies various methods of in vitro propagation and genetic manipulation of important aromatic and medicinal plants. It puts together...
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Springer
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2020-10-12
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As compact as possible and as comprehensive as necessary. The first edition of the "Lüttge/Kluge/Thiel" sets a new standard among German botany textbooks. It covers the entire field, from general and molecular basics right up to ecology and applications in...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2020-10-09
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Wiley-VCH-Lehrbuchkollektion 1
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The agricultural sector of medicinal (including plant stimulants) and aromatic plants is characterized by an enormous number and diversity of species. Only a few of them can be considered cultivated crops in which significant breeding efforts are made. For most species,...
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Springer
Parution :
2020-10-09
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Handbook of Plant Breeding
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In 1929, Charles Upson Clark (1875-1960), a history Professor at Columbia University carrying out bibliographic research on the early history of the Americas in the Vatican Library, came across a remarkable illustrated Latin manuscript entitled Libellus de Medicinalibus...
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Springer
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2020-10-09
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Genetic transformation is a key technology, in which genes are transferred from one organism to another in order to improve agronomic traits and ultimately help humans. However, there is concern in some quarters that genetically modified crops may disturb the ecosystem....
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Springer
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2020-10-08
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This informative book focuses on the nutritional value of potatoes and ways to improve it. With the world reeling under the burden of an ever-growing population, there is a pressing need for affordable and nutritious staples to feed the billions. Potatoes are grown in a...
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Springer
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2020-10-05
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Natural remedies play an important role in curing ailments that happen by chance or adoptively. Adhatoda vasica is a natural Asian remedy that has the potential to treat respiratory disorders, among others. While existing literature does exist on this medicinal plant,...
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Springer
Parution :
2020-09-28
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The revised edition of the bestselling textbook, covering both classical and molecular plant breeding Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding integrates theory and practice to provide an insightful examination of the fundamental principles and advanced techniques of...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2020-09-28
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This book provides case studies on cultivating alternative crops and presents new cropping systems in many regions of the world. It focusses on new emerging research topics aiming to study all aspects of adaptation under several stresses including agricultural,...
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Springer
Parution :
2020-09-15
Collection :
Environment & Policy
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Biofuels are one of the most sustainable options when it comes to renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels. Biotechnological processes, such as microbial fermentation, are used to produce energy from waste biomass by converting organic substrates into biofuels....
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Springer
Parution :
2020-09-12
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Seit fast 25 Jahren eines der erfolgreichsten einführenden Botanik-Lehrbücher! Mit seiner durchdachten Themenauswahl und anschaulichen Darstellung ist es der ideale Einstieg für alle, die Botanik, auch als Nebenfach, erfolgreich studieren wollen. Das Konzept: - Umfasst...
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Wiley-Blackwell
Parution :
2020-09-10
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Wiley-VCH-Lehrbuchkollektion 2
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Plant improvement has shifted its focus from yield, quality and disease resistance to factors that will enhance commercial export, such as early maturity, shelf life and better processing quality. Conventional plant breeding methods aiming at the improvement of a...
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Springer
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2020-09-09
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Legumes are a major constituent of vegetarian diets and alleviate malnutrition because they are protein-rich and easily digestible. Moreover, a legume-based diet is much more sustainable than a meat-based diet. Recent research has disclosed major advances in legume...
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Springer
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2020-09-07
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Numerous solvents used in chemical processes have poisonous and unsafe properties that pose significant ecological concerns ranging from atmospheric emissions to the contamination of water effluents. To combat these ecological threats, over the course of the past two...
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Springer
Parution :
2020-09-03
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Plant improvement has shifted its focus from yield, quality and disease resistance to factors that will enhance commercial export, such as early maturity, shelf life and better processing quality. Conventional plant breeding methods aiming at the improvement of a...
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Springer
Parution :
2020-09-03
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