The Origin of Life: Perspectives on System Chemistry and Prebiotic Chemistry

Author : Luis Rodriguez

Subject : Agricultural Sciences

ISBN :9781647404932

System chemistry studies complex networks of chemical reactions, emphasizing how simple molecules interact to form dynamic, self-sustaining systems with emergent properties. It seeks to understand how

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Achieving Food Security Through Food System Resilience: Volume 1

Author : Lyla Smith

Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine

ISBN :9781647405335

Food system resilience refers to the ability of food systems to withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptions, ensuring food security and sustainability for communities. This involves strengthening

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Achieving Food Security Through Food System Resilience: Volume 2

Author : Lyla Smith

Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine

ISBN :9781647405342

Food system resilience refers to the ability of food systems to withstand, adapt to, and recover from disruptions, ensuring food security and sustainability for communities. This involves strengthening

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Agricultural Value Chain: Farming and Agribusiness

Author : Fulvio Valsangiacomo

Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine

ISBN :9781647404857

An agricultural value chain refers to the complete range of activities and processes involved in producing, processing, and marketing agricultural products, connecting farms to consumers. It starts with

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Aquaculture: Genetics and Genomics

Author : Christine Phillips

Subject : Botany and Plant Science

ISBN :9781647405298

In aquaculture, genetics and genomics are essential for understanding and manipulating the genetic makeup of aquatic organisms. Genetics allows the study of individual genes that influence traits like

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Biodiversity, Biotechnology and Conservation of Plants

Author : Matthew Taylor

Subject : Botany and Plant Science

ISBN :9781647405014

Advancements in biotechnology have revolutionized biodiversity conservation efforts for plants. Techniques such as tissue culture, cryopreservation, and genetic engineering play pivotal roles in preserving

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Genetics and Genomics of Grapes

Author : Robert Martin

Subject : Botany and Plant Science

ISBN :9781647405021

The genetics and genomics of grapes are important aspects of viticulture. Grapes (Vitis vinifera) possess a complex genome, approximately 30,000 genes, coding for traits such as disease resistance, fruit

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Molecular and Breeding Approaches to Crop Biofortification

Author : Ashley Ward

Subject : Complementary and Alternative Medicine

ISBN :9781647405168

Crop biofortification is a process that enhances the nutritional value of food crops through agricultural practices, conventional plant breeding, or modern biotechnology. The primary goal is to increase

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Molecular and Epigenetic Mechanisms of Plant-Microbe Interactions

Author : Harvey Parker

Subject : Botany and Plant Science

ISBN :9781647405038

Plant-microbe interactions are vital for ecosystem functioning and agricultural productivity. These interactions can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful to plants. Beneficial microbes, such as rhizobia

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New Frontiers in Plant Molecular Farming

Author : Aila Williams

Subject : Botany and Plant Science

ISBN :9781647405045

Plant molecular farming involves genetically engineering plants to produce valuable pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or industrial enzymes. This technology leverages the natural ability of plants to synthesize

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