Plant Breeding 2050

Rodomiro Ortiz , P. M. Priyadarshan

This book addresses the global issue of food security for the year 2050, when the population is expected to rise to 10 billion people. It is estimated that by year 2025 itself, the number of people experiencing acute hunger will rise to 270 million due to food crisis....

Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis

T. A. Brown

New edition of a world-renowned introductory text to the rapidly-growing and dynamic field of Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis Gene Cloning and DNA Analysis is a comprehensive introductory text that explores all of the topics vital for a complete understanding of gene...

Flora and Vegetation of The Teide National Park

Beatriz Hernández Bolaños , Victoria Eugenia Martín Osorio , Wolfredo Wildpret De La Torre , Wolf-Hermann Wildpret Martín

This book presents a detailed map of the Vegetation Series and Bioclimatic Belts that shape the high volcanic landscape of Tenerife. El Teide, part of the National Park of the same name, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007. It is also a...

An Introduction to Molecular Anthropology

Mark Stoneking

A freshly updated discussion of the foundations of—and latest developments in—molecular anthropology In the newly revised second edition of An Introduction to Molecular Anthropology, retired researcher Dr. Mark Stoneking delivers an essential primer on genetics and...

Archean and Proterozoic Earth

Pascal Philippot

Immunological Challenges in Organ Transplantation

Collectif

Transplantation in South Asia faces unique immunological challenges, yet comprehensive data on genetic and epigenetic factors in the region remains sparse. This ground-breaking book addresses the critical need for a uniform approach to the immunological workup of...

Geographic Approaches to Climate Change and Mitigation: Urban and Rural Perspectives (Volume 1)

Jesús Rodrigo Comino , Abraham R. Matamanda , Pir Mohammad , Shahfahad

This book provides an exploration of the geographic dimensions of climate change, focusing on both urban and rural perspectives. By examining the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in different environments, it offers a balanced and holistic approach to...

Geometry at the Quantum Scale

Marcos D. Maia , Edmundo M. Monte

This book presents a single geometric language for the fundamental physics that has been discovered from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. The first two chapters give a brief summary of the four known fundamental forces, namely the three known...

Metabolic Neuropsychiatry

Judith M. Ford , Dost Öngür

This open access book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on energy metabolism in the brain and body in neuropsychiatric disorders and suggests future research directions. Multiple lines of evidence indicate that energy metabolism is aberrant in the body and brain...

Understanding Organic Chemistry

Ann M. Fabirkiewicz , John C. Stowell

Provides a clear and cohesive path from fundamentals to advanced organic chemistry Understanding Organic Chemistry: Bridging Fundamental and Advanced Courses equips students with the conceptual tools and technical knowledge needed to transition confidently from...

Identification of fishes by their otoliths in 3D

Collectif

The otolith, a calcified structure in the inner ear of fish, evolves throughout the life of an individual and is generally used to estimate the age of the fish. So how do we analyse this tiny mineral particle, and what does it tell us about each species of fish?This...

Green Infrastructure and Climate Resilience

Collectif

This book covers the integration of green-gray infrastructure and the development of climate-resilient cities. Climate change and urbanization are the principal global environmental challenges. Up to 70% of the world population is projected to live in cities by 2050....

Metaphysics Today: In Conversation with Amie Thomasson

Mirco Sambrotta

This book offers an insight into some of the central topics in the current panorama of metaphysics. Thorny issues, such as the ontological state of fictional entities, abstract objects, and possible and impossible worlds, are addressed through an open conversation with...

Canonical Approaches to Interatomic Interactions

Jay R. Walton , Luis A. Rivera-Rivera

Typical pathways for modelling interatomic interactions involve the plotting of potential energy against radial displacement, but such approaches can be computationally costly. Canonical Approaches to Interatomic Interactions: Theory and Applications provides an...

Can Artificial Intelligence Aid in Forecasting Earthquakes?

Bikash Sadhukhan

Can Artificial Intelligence Aid in Forecasting Earthquakes? explores the potential of AI in revolutionizing earthquake forecasting and early warning systems. This book delves into the latest advancements in computational intelligence, rule-based approaches, machine...

Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer

Michael F. Modest

Michael Modest's Introduction to Radiative Heat Transfer provides instructors and students a concise, more affordable alternative to the author's comprehensive signature textbook and reference Radiative Heat Transfer while retaining all of the content required for a...

Nanotheranostics and Precision Oncology

Collectif

Nanotheranostics and Precision Oncology delves into the merging fields of cancer research and nanotechnology, offering a thorough review of the latest advancements in precision oncology. It begins with an exploration of cancer biology, illuminating the genetic...

Methodology in Radiomics

Lorenzo Faggioni , Isabella Castiglioni , Emanuele Neri , Salvatore Claudio Fanni

Methodology in Radiomics: Step-by-step Guide in Radiomics Pipeline is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rapidly evolving field of radiomics. This comprehensive guide delves into the history and fundamental principles of radiomics, providing readers with...

Advances in Clinical Chemistry

Gregory S. Makowski

Advances in Clinical Chemistry series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors. - Provides the latest information on Clinical Chemistry - Offers outstanding...

Feedback Control and Adaptive Learning in Optical-Tweezer Robotics

Chien Chern Cheah , Xiang Li , Shu Miao

Feedback Control and Adaptive Learning in Optical-Tweezer Robotics is a comprehensive guide to merging robotic feedback control with optical trapping techniques in cell manipulation. It begins by providing foundational knowledge in dynamic modeling and control theory,...