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Edible Flowers: Health Benefits, Nutrition, Processing, and Applications discusses several edible flowers and their history, bioactive compounds, pharmacological properties, chemistry, and manifold applications. Composed of 20 chapters, the book explores significant edible flowers which have a bioactive and pharmacological attribute apart from preservation aspects. Each of the presented flowers are analyzed by its taxonomy, history, nutritional properties, important bioactive natural compounds, pharmacological potential, use in food processing, and marketability.Medicinal and edible flowers that are grown in the various countries and are thought to promote health are also the subject of this book, thus ensuring the food security aspect. Written by a team of experts in the field, this book is a good support for researchers and scientists working in the fields of food science, food technology, and nutrition, with a special interest by the study of edible flowers.

Covers the nutritional and pharmacological aspects of edible flowersAddresses the most popular edible flowers in the world as a source for nutraceuticalsPresents application in food products and potential health benefitsDiscuss the various preservation techniques to improve the storage stability of edible flowers

Underutilized Tuber Crops of the Himalayan Region: Nutraceutical Potential, Processing, and Applications explores significant, yet underutilized, edible tubers known for their bioactive and pharmacological properties, as well as their preservation potential. The book presents detailed information on historical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, distribution, processing, toxicity, conservation, and future prospects of these tubers, along with their market relevance. It also covers various processing and preservation techniques to maximize their utility as ingredients or additives in food products.By integrating neglected and underutilized tubers into the current agricultural portfolio, alongside environmentally sustainable farming practices, the book provides valuable insights for food scientists and agricultural professionals working to ensure a secure, nutritious food supply while addressing the challenges of environmental change.Covers underutilized edible tubers from around the world and their potential for nutraceutical applicationsReviews the nutritional and pharmacological properties of underutilized tuber cropsSupports global efforts in sustainable agriculture and agrobiodiversity by promoting neglected and underutilized tubers

Edible Electronics: Principles, Fundamentals, and Applications in Smart Food Packaging and Biomedical Innovations aligns with the global call for sustainable technology and environmental responsibility. Vulnerable populations, including those in developing regions and areas with limited waste management infrastructure, are particularly at risk due to the hazardous waste generated by conventional electronics, which often involve toxic and non-biodegradable components. By introducing the concept of edible electronics and promoting the use of biocompatible and biodegradable materials, the book aims to contribute to reducing electronic waste and mitigating the consequences of environmental change. It underscores the importance of embracing a diversified and sustainable approach to technology, crucial for meeting the environmental and health needs of a growing global population in the years to come. The book explores various edible materials, including conductors, dielectrics, and semiconductors, and their integration into functional systems. It covers key areas such as the development of sensors for in-body and out-of-body operations, power supplies like batteries and supercapacitors, and advanced communication strategies involving radio frequency, intra-body, and optical methods. Moreover, it provides an in-depth look at fabrication techniques like deposition, filming, patterning, printing, and carbonization, ensuring the safety and efficacy of edible electronic systems. Furthermore, it addresses the urgent need for eco-friendly and biocompatible technologies that do not compromise functionality or performance. The book also highlights the importance of adopting a diversified approach to both technology and sustainability, promoting the use of biodegradable materials that align with sustainable practices.Covers comprehensive overview of edible materials focusing on the properties, sourcing, and potential applications of edible conductors, dielectrics, and semiconductorsProvides practical solutions and methods for fabricating edible electronics, ensuring successful implementation and compliance with safety standards, including step-by-step guides on deposition, filming, patterning, printing, and carbonizationOffers a comprehensive analysis of system regulation approval entities, safety standards, and the environmental impact of edible electronicsAddresses the environmental and health challenges posed by traditional electronic materials and devices by providing sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives that can be safely consumed or biodegraded

Novel Techniques for Food Quality Analysis and Safety: Fundamentals, Scope, Feasibility and Challenges, is the need of the current hour that reflects the growing demand to shift from conventional analytical approaches to emerging and rapid techniques for ensuring food quality and safety. Traditional food analysis suffers from limitations to speed, sensitivity, portability, and real-time decision-making. This book aims to bridge this critical gap by bringing together innovative analytical tools and technologies that are reshaping the future of food analysis.Features:· A systematic overview of the emerging techniques of food analysis.· Fundamental principles are discussed in a manner that will allows to readers to grasp the working mechanisms behind novel analytical technique,· A distinguishing feature of this book is its balanced treatment of theory and application.· Recent research results and some pointers to future advancements in food analytical techniques.This book is intended as a reference for academicians, as well as for researchers, scientists, and professionals working in food safety and quality control, further this book may also be used as text book for post graduate students of Food engineering /technology students.

Featuring traditional knowledge, the book Phytoadaptogenic Properties of Medicinal Plants offers an insight into diverse medicinal plants with their inherent phytotherapeutic characteristics. Since the prehistoric era, botanicals have been enlisted at the uppermost ladder in the survival of human existence. Though modern medicinal systems remain vital, at times of challenges or pandemics botanicals continue to serve as front liners, supporting people’s health and well-being by regulating the body’s inherent five defense systems such as angiogenesis, regeneration, DNA and epigenetics, microbiome, and immune system.The medicinal plants function as phytoadaptogens due to their intrinsic ability to modulate stress, depressive-like behaviors, and other comorbidities. The inherent plant bioactive constituents and essential nutrients are warriors in combating health challenges and illnesses. They work extraordinarily beyond providing nutrition.Key Features:· Covering traditional medicinal plants with emphasis on phytoadaptogenic properties, bioactive constituents, dosage, mechanism of action, etc.· Scrutinizing the inherent ability of botanicals in managing stress, cognitive health, immune modulation, and associated disorders.· Highlighting “how to cater medicinal plants into food pyramid to achieve balanced diet” by providing preparation methods for herbal products, functional foods, and nutraceuticals.· Key insights on regulatory framework, safety, risk analysis, and market trends of herbal products.Indeed, this book could bridge the industry-academia gap by amalgamating scientific investigations with practical applications, highlighting the regulatory aspects, dosage, adverse effects, and available herbal products, and could be a good guide for researchers, healthcare professionals, herbalists, and other academicians.

The main focus of the book is to implement wavelet based transform methods for solving problems of fractional order partial differential equations arising in modelling real physical phenomena. It explores analytical and numerical approximate solution obtained by wavelet methods for both classical and fractional order partial differential equations.

This fully updated new edition provides an authoritative resource for trainees, experienced radiologists and imaging technologists. All chapters have been thoroughly revised to give most current knowledge of the topics included. Provides an update on all imaging modalities: CT, MRI, ultrasound and digital radiography.Discusses trending topics such as artificial intelligence and deep learning.Retains the popular topics such as ethical and legal issues in radiology including PC-PNDT, radiation protection, contrast media, and evidence-based radiology.Presents the key facts in the form of tables and boxes.New images have been added to make it richly illustrative.

This book is a comprehensive guide to imaging techniques for the diagnosis and management of genitourinary disorders.Divided into five key sections, the text covers diagnostic imaging of the urinary tract and the genital tract in both men and women.This fourth edition has been fully revised to provide clinicians with the latest advances and techniques in the field. New chapters on radiological anatomy and novel imaging techniques have been included.Latest guidelines and systematic-algorithms are covered to assist understanding and simplify diagnostic reporting.Radiological images, diagrams and figures further enhance the thorough text.Key pointsComprehensive guide to diagnostic imaging techniques for genitourinary diseases and disordersFully revised, fourth edition detailing latest advances in the fieldIncludes new chapters on radiological anatomy and novel imaging techniquesPrevious edition (9788184486827) published in 2009

This new edition is a complete guide to imaging techniques for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal and breast diseases and disorders.Divided into 29 sections, the book begins with imaging for different musculoskeletal conditions including bone tumours, osteoporosis, and rheumatological disorders. Several chapters are dedicated to subspecialty MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the shoulder, wrist, hip and pelvis, knee, and ankle.The remaining sections discuss breast imaging, with a complete chapter dedicated to the male breast.The fourth edition has been fully revised to provide radiologists and trainees with the latest advances and guidelines in the field.The comprehensive text, spanning 700 pages, is further enhanced by radiological images and figures.Key pointsComplete guide to diagnostic imaging of the musculoskeletal system and breastFully revised, new edition featuring latest advances and guidelinesHighly illustrated with radiological images and figuresPrevious edition (9789350258835) published in 2012

This manual is a comprehensive guide to radiological imaging for the diagnosis of diseases and disorders in children.The fourth edition has been fully revised and features many new topics, providing the latest advances in the field.Divided into 35 chapters, the book covers all the main imaging modalities – CT, MRI, ultrasound and digital radiography, and their use in the diagnosis of disorders in different body systems.Numerous radiological images, tables and boxes further enhance the extensive text.Key pointsComprehensive guide to radiological imaging in childrenFully revised, fourth edition, featuring many new topics and latest advancesCovers all the main imaging modalities accompanied by radiological photographs, tables and boxesPrevious edition (9789350252055) published in 2011

The new edition of this four-volume set is a guide to the complete field of diagnostic radiology.Comprising more than 4000 pages, the third edition has been fully revised and many new topics added, providing clinicians with the latest advances in the field, across four, rather than three, volumes.Volume 1 covers genitourinary imaging and advances in imaging technology.Volume 2 covers paediatric imaging and gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary imaging.Volume 3 covers chest and cardiovascular imaging and musculoskeletal and breast imaging.Volume 4 covers neuroradiology including head and neck imaging.The comprehensive text is further enhanced by high quality figures, tables, flowcharts and photographs.Key pointsFully revised, third edition of complete guide to diagnostic radiologyFour-volume set spanning more than 4000 pagesHighly illustrated with photographs, tables, flowcharts and figuresPrevious edition (9789352707041) published in 2019

This book provides a comprehensive overview of current scientific research on citrus juice and by-product technologies. It covers various aspects of citrus and its processing, encompassing biochemistry, advanced juice processing technology, and health considerations. The book also delves into testing methodologies for various chemicals, phytochemicals, and bitter compounds. Furthermore, it presents innovative and efficient methods for the detection, quantification, and removal of bitter chemicals to enhance the commercial appeal of bitter cultivars. A special emphasis is placed on non-thermal processing, exploring the multifaceted aspects of citrus juice processing, including by-products.  In addition, the book addresses the safety aspects of processed juice and related products, a topic often overlooked in other works. It particularly highlights the packaging requirements for juice and related goods. This book is tailored for researchers, students, and professionals in the food processing industry.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of current scientific research on citrus juice and by-product technologies. It covers various aspects of citrus and its processing, encompassing biochemistry, advanced juice processing technology, and health considerations.

This second edition has been fully updated to provide radiologists with all the recent technological advances in diagnostic radiology.Divided into six sections, it covers all the key aspects of the imaging – ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiography and interventional radiography, and contrast media.The final section discusses miscellaneous topics including evidence based radiology, radiation protection, molecular imaging, planning a modern imaging department, and common drugs used. A separate chapter is dedicated to picture archiving and data management.This comprehensive new edition includes nearly 600 full colour radiological images and illustrations.Key pointsFully updated, new edition presenting recent technological advances in diagnostic radiologyCovers all key imaging techniquesIncludes nearly 600 radiological photographs and illustrationsPrevious edition published in 2007

This new edition is a complete guide to diagnostic imaging of the chest and cardiovascular system.Beginning with an overview of chest radiology, techniques and anatomy, the following sections discuss imaging for different pulmonary diseases.The second part of the book covers diagnostic imaging for cardiovascular disorders and includes a chapter on children with congenital heart disease.The fourth edition has been fully revised to provide radiologists with the latest information in their field, and includes new chapters on basic patterns of lung disease on CT, and miscellaneous interstitial lung diseases such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, lipoid pneumonia, and emphysema.The comprehensive text features discussion on the increasing use of image-guided interventions, and is further enhanced by radiological images and tables.  Key pointsFourth edition presenting latest advances in diagnostic imaging for pulmonary and cardiovascular disordersFully revised text with new topics addedHighly illustrated with radiological images and tablesPrevious edition (9788184488685) published in 2010