A. Sankara Narayanan - Böcker

Aflatoxigenic fungi, primarily belonging to the Aspergillus genus (A. flavus, A. parasiticus), are responsible for producing aflatoxins—highly toxic and carcinogenic secondary metabolites. These fungi pose significant risks to plant health, animal health, and human well-being due to their widespread contamination of food and feed. Aflatoxigenic fungi impact plants by causing diseases, and yield loss leads to economic loss and contamination. In connection with animals, aflatoxigenic fungi create toxicity in livestock, contamination of animal products, mortality, and economic loss. Finally, concerning humans, aflatoxigenic fungi lead to acute toxicity, carcinogenic effects, immune suppression, and nutritional risk.Features: Provides a systemic review of the recent developments in aflatoxigenic fungi on various biotic organismsIncludes an overview of the impact of aflatoxins on various plants and on the agricultural economyDescribes the role of aflatoxins in human health, including infants and in cancerContains special emphasis on the control of aflatoxigenic fungi by nanomaterials and plant bioactive componentsDiscusses the detection of aflatoxigenic fungi by surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)

This volume provides lab-oriented protocols to deal the various plant microbiome engineering approaches in a lucid and simple manner.  Chapters are divided into four section detailing plant associated microbiomes, single cell genomics, whole community metagenomics, metabolic network monitoring and advanced methods in plant microbiome engineering. Written in the format of the Methods and Protocols in Food Science series, the chapters include an introduction to the respective topic, list necessary materials and reagents, detail well-established and validated methods for readily reproducible laboratory protocols and contain notes on how to avoid or solve typical problems.Authoritative and cutting-edge, Plant Microbiome Engineering aims to provide well-established protocols and procedures largely used by both academics and industrials.

This volume provides lab-oriented protocols to deal the various plant microbiome engineering approaches in a lucid and simple manner.  Chapters are divided into four section detailing plant associated microbiomes, single cell genomics, whole community metagenomics, metabolic network monitoring and advanced methods in plant microbiome engineering. Written in the format of the Methods and Protocols in Food Science series, the chapters include an introduction to the respective topic, list necessary materials and reagents, detail well-established and validated methods for readily reproducible laboratory protocols and contain notes on how to avoid or solve typical problems.Authoritative and cutting-edge, Plant Microbiome Engineering aims to provide well-established protocols and procedures largely used by both academics and industrials.

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of Isolation of G+Ve Food Borne Pathogens, detection of their toxins by various approaches like Traditional methods, Spectrophotometric tool, Nucleic acid assay methods, Immunological assay methods and Biosensor approaches.

This volume explores the emerging field of leaves as function food and their role in human-related diseases. Chapters guide readers on the role of leaves as functional foods, life threatening human diseases, and various phyto constituents which play an important role in control and inhibition of diseases.  Written in the format of the Methods and Protocols in Food Science series, chapters list necessary materials and methods for readily reproducible protocols and contain notes on how to avoid and solve typical problems. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Leaves as Functional Foods  provides well-established protocols used by both academics and industrials.

A separate section is dedicated to the advanced methods in Cyanotoxin analysis including the Molecular Imprinting Method (MIM), Cellular signaling biosensor, Electrochemical sensor, Nanosensors, and screening of Polyketide synthase gene.