Arti Gupta - Böcker

This book offers comprehensive coverage of all manifestations of resistance in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobials in agriculture and their applications in the fight against microbes. According to the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to global health because the number of alternative antibiotics is very limited. Antimicrobial resistance is a slow, evolutionary process that has been accelerated by human activities in the health, environment, and agriculture sectors. Due to their wide application, antibiotics and their residues have been found in almost all food products and natural ecosystems. This book appraises the drivers, impact, and mitigation of antimicrobials, with a focus on methods and targets. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. The novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. The underlying molecular mechanisms, which depend not only on the microbe but on the specific drug molecule, are highly diverse and are covered in detail.Students, researchers, scientists, practitioners, academicians, biologists, microbiologists, stakeholders, and policymakers can benefit from current trends in antimicrobials in agriculture that address microbiology, microbial biotechnology, ethnopharmacology, toxicology, natural medicinal plant products, secondary metabolites, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.Features of the book:Covers antimicrobials in agriculture with up-to-date researchRecent references on plausible antimicrobials in agriculturePublic health impact of the use of antibiotics in agricultureAntimicrobial efficacy of medicinal plantsRole of phytoalexins in agricultureNanoparticles as antimicrobial agentsPresents cutting-edge research on microbiology, nanotechnology, and emergent antimicrobial technologies

This book provides a multidisciplinary coverage of all manifestations of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance technology to promote eco-friendly processes and techniques for environmental sustainability. It covers various aspects of the multidisciplinary framework, applying principles of microbiology, environmental toxicology, and chemistry to assess the human and ecological risks associated with exposure to antibiotics or antibiotic resistance genes that are environmental contaminants. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. Bringing together contributions from researchers on different continents with expertise in antibiotic resistance in a range of diverse environmental sections, the book offers a detailed reflection on the paths that make antibiotic resistance a global threat, and the state-of-the-art in antibiotic resistance surveillance and risk assessment in complex environmental conditions.Students, researchers, scientists, environmentalists, academics, computational biologists, stakeholders, and policymakers can benefit from using Antimicrobials in Environment as a resource that addresses microbial biotechnology, microbiology, toxicology, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.Features of the book:Covers antimicrobial resistance in the environment with up-to-date research.Includes recent references on each plausible antimicrobial resistance in the environment.Details the possible spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from an ecosystem.Describes the public health impact of the use of antibiotics in the environment.Presents cutting-edge research on nanotechnology, especially in food packaging, and emergent antimicrobial technologies.Highlights the antibiotic resistance in the environment: challenges and outlook.

The need for state-of-the-art antimicrobial agents is greater than ever because of the development of multidrug resistance in communal pathogens, the rapid rise of new infections, and the potential for use of multidrug-resistant agents in biological protection. Although the need for novel antimicrobials is increasing, the development of such agents faces significant obstacles. Pharmaceutical research and development costs are estimated to be $400–$800 million per approved agent. The most important natural antimicrobial compounds derived from various plant sources containing a wide variety of secondary metabolites. With collected contributions from international subject experts, this volume focuses primarily on antimicrobials.This book deliberates recent developments in microbial science in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobial constituents and their applications in the fight against bacteria. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. The novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. We describe the concerted efforts undertaken by global communities to combat antimicrobial resistance in detail. The most efficient strategy could be a behavioural change towards indiscriminate consumption, usage, and prescription of antibiotics.Students, research scientists, academicians and policy makers can benefit from Antimicrobials in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Research as a resource that addresses biotechnology, applied microbiology, healthcare/pharmaceutical products, medicinal plant products, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.Features of the book:Covers development in plant-based antimicrobials for sepsis management and progressDescribes modern approaches for phyto-nanoconjugates in combating multidrug resistance in biomedicineDetails methods to improve antimicrobial properties to have a longer service life in combating infectionDescribe bacteriocins and plant metabolites as biotechnological tools in food, pharmaceuticals and therapeutics applicationsHighlights natural antimicrobial therapeutic peptidesOffers current and future applications of emerging antimicrobial technologies

The demands of producing high-quality, pathogen-free food rely increasingly on natural sources of antimicrobials to inhibit food spoilage organisms, foodborne pathogens, and toxins. The recent developments and innovations of new antimicrobials from natural sources for a wide range of applications require that knowledge of traditional sources for food antimicrobials is combined with the latest technologies in identification, characterization, and applications. This book explores novel, natural sources of antimicrobials as well as the latest developments in using well-known antimicrobials in food, covering antimicrobials derived from microbial sources, animal-derived products, plants, and value-added products. This book includes the development and use of natural antimicrobials for processed and fresh food products. New and emerging technologies concerning antimicrobials are also discussed.This bookconsiders recent developments and innovations in food technology in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobial constituents and their applications in the fight against microbes. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. The novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. Advanced topics in the volume include food processing, food security, preservation, nutritional analysis, quality control, and maintenance as well as good manufacturing practices in the food industries.Students, research scientists, academicians, and policy makers can benefit from Antimicrobials in Food Science and Technology as a resource that addresses microbial biotechnology, food microbiology, fermentation technology, ethnopharmacology, toxicology, microbial/medicinal plant products, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.Features of the book:Covers all food antimicrobials, natural and synthetic, with up-to-date research on each typeRecent references on every conceivable food antimicrobialDescribes recent laws and regulatory guidelines in the selection of appropriate additives for specific food productsIncludes innovations in natural antimicrobial value-added productsOffers current and future applications of emergent antimicrobial technologies and the use of multifactorial food preservation with antimicrobialsDetails methods to improve antimicrobial properties to have a longer service life in combating infection

This book offers comprehensive coverage of all manifestations of resistance in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobial resistance in agriculture and their applications in the fight against microbes. It discusses and compares biological, biochemical, and structural aspects of resistance and its evolution. This is a comprehensive tool covering all manifestations of antimicrobial resistance and microbial resistance genes. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. Novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. The underlining molecular mechanisms, which depend not only on the microbe but on the specific drug (target) molecule, are highly diverse and are covered in great detail.Students, researchers, scientists, practitioners, academics, computational biologists, stakeholders, and policymakers can benefit from using Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture and its Consequences as a resource that addresses microbial biotechnology, microbiology, ethnopharmacology, toxicology, medicinal plant products, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.Features of the book:Covers antimicrobial resistance in agriculture with up-to-date researchIncludes recent references on each plausible antimicrobial resistance in agricultureDetails the possible spread of antibiotic resistance bacteria from animals to humansProvides several perspectives in the resistance flux with modern agricultural practicesDescribes the public health impact of the use of antibiotics in agriculturePresents cutting-edge research on epigenetics, nanotechnology, and emergent antimicrobial technologiesOutlines recent laws and regulatory guidelines in the federal agency, responsibility, and authority

Antimicrobial resistance is considered one of the most pressing threats to human health worldwide and has firmly established itself as a major public health challenge. In urban environments, wastewater serves as a key reservoir of antibiotic resistance, hosting bacteria from environmental, human, and animal sources, many of which carry antibiotic resistance genes. The role of the environment in spreading antimicrobial resistance is now better recognized, along with the impact of pollutants that may foster resistance in bacteria. Contaminants released by wastewater treatment plants have become a growing concern.This book provides a comprehensive evaluation of antimicrobial resistance in wastewater treatment, compiling insights from global experts in fields such as microbiology, environmental biotechnology, civil engineering, biochemistry, environmental science, and public health. It delves into topics including the role of the environment in the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance, chemical analysis of antibiotics in environmental samples, molecular methods to study antimicrobial resistance bacteria and genes, advanced wastewater treatment technologies, the effects of antimicrobial resistance, and the public health implications related to wastewater treatment.Key features of this book are as follows:Explores the public health impacts of antimicrobial resistance with a focus on wastewater treatment.Provides detailed biochemical analyses of antibiotics in environmental samples.Discusses advanced wastewater treatment processes and their role in mitigating antimicrobial resistance.Highlights recent findings on the role of the environment in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance.Examines molecular approaches for studying antimicrobial resistance genes.

Using antibiotics to promote growth, increase feed efficiency, and reduce mortality in indoor poultry farming is unsustainable and has been implicated in increased antibiotic resistance in humans. The use of antibiotics in food-producing animals is recognized as favoring the development of antibiotic resistance, and the ongoing emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a public health issue of increasing concern. The concern is that current life-saving antibiotics are becoming less effective. The requirement is for more toxic and costly antibiotics, reducing the available alternatives. Antibiotic use is significant in the emerging public health crisis of antibiotic resistance. Although most antibiotic use occurs in agricultural settings, relatively little attention has been paid to how antibiotic use in farm animals contributes to the overall problem of antibiotic resistance. The global spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogenic bacteria is a continuing challenge to the healthcare of humans and domesticated animals.This book discusses antimicrobial resistance mechanisms relevant to food-producing animals. Students, researchers, scientists, environmentalists, veterinary practitioners, academicians, stakeholders, and policymakers can benefit from using Antimicrobials in Animal Husbandry as a resource that addresses microbial biotechnology, microbiology, toxicology, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research.Features of the book:Covers antimicrobial resistance in animal husbandry with up-to-date researchDescribes the public health impact of the use of antibiotics in animal husbandryIncludes recent references on each plausible antimicrobial resistance in human and animal healthDescribes the impact of improper use of antimicrobials on animal productionDevelops strategies for alternatives to antimicrobial application in food animalsAims to minimize the health-related problems of consumers resulting from antimicrobial residues in food-producing animals

Advances and Applications in Biotechnology: Volume 1—Prospects of Farm Animals and Future Developments explores the dynamic and evolving role of livestock in global agriculture, emphasizing sustainable practices, molecular innovations, and emerging technologies. Against the backdrop of increasing environmental pressures and rising food security concerns, this volume highlights the transformative potential of biotechnology in farm animal research and management.The book aims to integrate traditional livestock knowledge with advanced scientific strategies, offering readers a multidimensional view of animal agriculture. It addresses challenges in genetics, health, nutrition, welfare, climate resilience, and productivity, fostering dialogue between researchers, technologists, and practitioners.Encompassing a broad scope—from glycoproteomics and immunity to species-specific developments—this volume navigates cutting-edge discoveries and practical applications across farm animal systems. Contributors offer global perspectives rooted in rigorous research and collaborative expertise.Key Features· Showcases molecular and biotechnological tools in farm animal improvement.· Discusses immune resilience, genomic adaptations, and nutritional strategies.· Covers environmental impacts and sustainable livestock frameworks.· Features species-specific chapters with empirical and applied insights.· Highlights case studies and data-driven approaches for problem-solving.This book is a valuable resource for researchers, veterinarians, students, agritech professionals, and policymakers. By bridging foundational biology with futuristic approaches, it encourages innovation, inclusivity, and resilience in livestock science and global agricultural systems.

Transgenic animal biotechnology stands at the forefront of innovation, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance human health, agricultural productivity, and environmental sustainability. Advances and Applications in Biotechnology: Volume 2—Prospects of Transgenic Animals in Biotechnology presents a timely and authoritative overview of the latest developments in genetic engineering across animal systems. This volume brings together cutting-edge research and practical applications, bridging classical transgenesis with modern genome editing technologies.What sets this volume apart is its interdisciplinary approach – combining molecular biology, agricultural science, and biomedical innovation – to explore how genetically engineered animals are reshaping the landscape of biotechnology. From livestock engineered to produce therapeutic proteins to microbial systems designed for bioremediation, the book offers a panoramic view of current capabilities and future prospects.Key Features:Expanded coverage of genome editing tools for personalized health applications in animal biotech.In-depth analysis of transgenic livestock as bioreactors for human therapeutics.Comparative insights into classical transgenesis and advanced DNA genesis technologies.Exploration of molecular toxicity in genetically engineered animals and strategies for remediation.Emerging roles of transgenic bacteria and Euglena in environmental cleanup and sustainability.This volume is an essential resource for researchers, academic professionals, and graduate students in biotechnology, veterinary sciences, molecular biology, and agricultural engineering. It also serves as a valuable reference for policy makers and industry stakeholders seeking to understand the ethical, regulatory, and practical dimensions of transgenic animal technologies. With its forward-looking perspective and comprehensive scope, this book is poised to inform and inspire the next generation of biotechnological innovation.

This volume brings together cutting-edge research and critical reviews on the role of molecular markers in advancing animal science. From fundamental principles to applied strategies, the chapters explore how molecular diagnostics and marker-based approaches are reshaping our understanding of animal systems, disease resistance, and environmental interactions.Key themes include:· Applications of molecular markers in animal systems and diagnostics.· Genetic diversity analysis of animal genomes through marker studies.· Identification and application of resistance markers against infectious pathogens.· Nutritional influences on molecular markers and their implications for disease prevention.· Integration of molecular markers into environmental risk assessment, particularly in the context of heavy metal contamination.· Omics-based insights into contamination and molecular signatures.· Biomarker discovery—approaches, challenges, and opportunities.· Microsatellite studies reflecting genome-wide diversity.· Biomolecular indicators shaping the future of animal science.By combining theoretical insights with practical applications, this book provides a comprehensive resource for researchers, academicians, and professionals in biotechnology, veterinary sciences, and environmental biology. It emphasizes not only the scientific rigor of molecular marker studies but also their transformative potential in addressing global challenges in animal health, food security, and sustainable ecosystems.

Maintaining homeostasis is essential for optimal health and wellbeing. When the body’s systems fall out of balance, a cascade of complications can arise. That’s why it’s vital to explore the tools and techniques that help us monitor and restore equilibrium.Glycomic analysis—the comprehensive study of glycans, the complex sugars that decorate proteins and lipids—provides a powerful window into these balancing processes. In many cases, profiling glycans directly offers deep insights; when compartment-specific information is needed, subcellular fractionation can be employed to pinpoint their origin. Together, these approaches illuminate how our bodies preserve stability at every level.The implications of this research are profound. By uncovering the mechanisms that sustain homeostasis, we pave the way for preventative measures, targeted therapies, and overall improvements in quality of life. This book brings together the latest advances in functional glycomics and homeostatic regulation into a single volume.

In this era of transition from traditional, people-centric Human Resources (HR) to data-driven and unbiased approaches, this collection not only highlights the revolutionary potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but also addresses the challenges and ethical considerations of AI deployment in the workplace.Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data-Driven Decision Making in HR for Revolutionizing Organizational Growth explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence in reshaping HR, recruitment, and organisational culture. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in organisational systems, it offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance HR operations—from advanced analytics that predict employee behaviours and trends, to optimising structures that foster innovation and growth.By providing a comprehensive overview of AI’s impact on HR, this insightful volume offers HR leaders, C-suite executives, organisational strategists, and academics the tools to harness data-driven decision-making for organisational growth in a rapidly changing world.

White biotechnology, or industrial biotechnology as it is also known, refers to the use of living cells and/or their enzymes to create industrial products that are more easily degradable, require less energy, create less waste during production and sometimes perform better than products created using traditional chemical processes.Over the last decade considerable progress has been made in white biotechnology research, and further major scientific and technological breakthroughs are expected in the future. Fungi are ubiquitous in nature and have been sorted out from different habitats, including extreme environments (high temperature, low temperature, salinity and pH), and may be associated with plants (epiphytic, endophytic and rhizospheric).The fungal strains are beneficial as well as harmful for human beings. The beneficial fungal strains may play important roles in the agricultural, industrial, and medical sectors. The fungalstrains and their products (enzymes, bioactive compounds, and secondary metabolites) are very useful for industry (e.g., the discovery of penicillin from Penicillium chrysogenum). This discovery was a milestone in the development of white biotechnology as the industrial production of penicillin and antibiotics using fungi moved industrial biotechnology into the modern era, transforming it into a global industrial technology. Since then, white biotechnology has steadily developed and now plays a key role in several industrial sectors, providing both high value nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products. The fungal strains and bioactive compounds also play an important role in environmental cleaning. This volume covers the latest developments and research in white biotechnology with a focus on diversity and enzymes.

This book discusses various renewable energy resources and technologies. In closing, the book outlines future research directions to increase oil yields in microalgae, which could create new opportunities for lipid-based biofuels, and provides an outlook on the future of global biofuel production.

White biotechnology is industrial biotechnology dealing with various biotech products through applications of microbes. The first large-scale industrial applications of modern biotechnology have been made in the areas of food and animal feed production (agricultural/green biotechnology) and pharmaceuticals (medical/red biotechnology).

Fungal growths affect both human and animal well-being. Many natural pathogens of laboratory animals alter host physiology, rendering the host unsuitable for experimental uses. While the number and prevalence of few pathogens have declined considerably, many still turn up in laboratory animals and represent unwanted variables in research. Investigators using laboratory animals in biomedical experimentation should be aware of the profound effects that many of these agents can have on research. What does the future hold regarding the natural pathogens of laboratory animals? The selection of an animal model must carefully address issues of the type of human disease to mimic, the parameters to follow, and the collection of the appropriate data to answer those questions being asked. Overall, animal models of fungal infection will continue to deepen our understanding of how these infections occur.  This book provides a valuable source of information to biologicaland biomedical scientists and to clinical and doctoral researchers working in the area of fungal infections and diseases of laboratory animal species.

Fungal growths affect both human and animal well-being. This book provides a valuable source of information to biologicaland biomedical scientists and to clinical and doctoral researchers working in the area of fungal infections and diseases of laboratory animal species.

This discovery was a milestone in the development of white biotechnology as the industrial production of penicillin and antibiotics using fungi moved industrial biotechnology into the modern era, transforming it into a global industrial technology.

This discovery was a milestone in the development of white biotechnology as the industrial production of penicillin and antibiotics using fungi moved industrial biotechnology into the modern era, transforming it into a global industrial technology.

In addition, the endemic infections with indirect transmission from the environment, the zoophilic fungal pathogens with near-direct transmission, the zoonotic fungi that can be directly transmitted from animals to humans, mycotoxicoses and antifungal resistance in animals will also be discussed.

In addition, the endemic infections with indirect transmission from the environment, the zoophilic fungal pathogens with near-direct transmission, the zoonotic fungi that can be directly transmitted from animals to humans, mycotoxicoses and antifungal resistance in animals will also be discussed.

This multi-volume set covers a great amount of research done on fungal infection, emphasizing relevant data in the discussion. It is intended to address the major causes of fungal biotechnological aspects while bringing in the most recent data concerning discoveries in livestock management. Each volume in the set will give readers the necessary information, complemented by areas of focus of the accompanying volumes. The set covers topics spanning from basic concepts to health management to engineering using cell lines and approaching bioprocess technology, with a particular focus on recent developments.Volume 1 discusses the different ways in which fungal biotechnologies can be used to improve livestock health, including through the use of probiotics and biocontrol agents. How assisted reproduction technologies have played a crucial role in enhancing livestock production from a domestic practice to a commercial enterprise is addressed in this publication.The book also delves into the current therapy applied to deal with fungal infections, as well as innovations in the livestock field. Lastly this book touches upon the potential economic benefits that these biotechnologies can bring to farmers and stakeholders.

In the last few years research on fungal infections has progressed significantly. Not only have the basic aspects of infections been further investigated but also clinical knowledge has advanced. Also methods to diagnose infections have advanced and robust epidemiological data have been generated, along with new therapeutical approaches created and optimized. To understand and critically evaluate such advances, this new, contemporaneous and dedicated material was founded. It brings together the most relevant data and highlights information in professional, clear, and scientific language to be used by professionals in healthcare systems and researchers in both private and public institutions.Fungal Infections covers recent research and discusses clinically relevant data. This book provides a comprehensive source where the reader can find necessary information from the basic concepts to the clinic and analytical methods. Another important aspect of this workis that it presents current therapies applied to fungal infections and reviews the latest therapeutical innovations, including in the pharmaceutical formulation field. This volume also details recent discoveries from a broad range of subjects from molecular biology to analytics and epidemiology; explains the most recent developments, for example, in terms of diagnostic methods and innovative therapy. It was written by world-class scientists in the field from over 20 countries around the world with the highest quality standards, edited and revised in a peer-review style;. It also includes areas related to infectious diseases like immunocompromised patients, transplants, and immunological aspects, and gives recent data related to Covid-19. This book should be a valuable reference work for students in advanced courses in the medical field as well as for researchers and professionals working in the medical, pharmaceutical, biological, and biotechnological fields.

This multi-volume set encompasses a substantial amount of research on fungal infections, emphasising relevant data in the discussion. It is intended to address the major causes of fungal biotechnological aspects while bringing in the most recent data concerning discoveries in livestock management. Each volume in the set will provide readers with the necessary information, complemented by the areas of focus outlined in the accompanying volumes. The set covers topics spanning from basic concepts to the health management to engineering using cell lines and approaching the bioprocess technology, with particular focus on recent developments.Volume 2 is a comprehensive resource on fungal infections, particularly in livestock management. It consolidates extensive research and data on these infections' causes and biotechnological aspects. The content spans from foundational knowledge to advanced topics such as health management and the application of cell line engineering. A significant focus is on bioprocess technology, reflecting the latest advancements in this area. This includes novel diagnostic techniques and emerging therapies that are reshaping the management of fungal diseases in animals. The book also explores current treatments ranging from established antifungal drugs to cutting-edge approaches like nanotechnology-based tools and immunotherapies. By providing a one-source repository of information, the book is a valuable tool for professionals in veterinary medicine, livestock management, and biotechnology research. It addresses the scientific community and offers practical insights for field applications, aiming to bridge the gap between research and real-world challenges in managing fungal infections in livestock.