Hrudayanath Thatoi - Böcker

Mangroves are typically tropical coastal ecosystems found in the inter-tidal zones of river deltas and back water areas. They represent highly dynamic and fragile ecosystems, yet they are the most productive and biologically diversified habitats of various life forms including plants, animals and microorganisms. Mangroves are a resource of many different products, including; microorganisms that harbor a diverse group of industrially important enzymes, antibiotics, therapeutic proteins and vaccines; timber resistant to rot and insects; and medicinal plants.

Divided into three main parts, Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources first provides a broad introduction into mangrove ecology. Subsequent chapters discuss the biodiversity of mangroves, including the diverse nature of the organisms within the mangroves themselves. The final part pays special attention to biotechnological utilization of mangroves. Topics such as antimicrobial activity of mangrove-derived products, anti-oxidant activity of mangrove derived products and pharmaceutical applications, are covered in detail.

Biotechnological Utilization of Mangrove Resources brings the latest research and technologies in mangrove biology into one platform, providing readers with an up-to-date view on the area. This would serve as an excellent reference book for researchers and students in the field of marine biology especially interested in mangrove ecosystems.

Highlights the diversity of different life forms in the mangrove ecosystem, including the importance of mangroves and mangrove-derived products. Focuses on biotechnological utilization of mangrove resources such as antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of microorganisms, and industrial and pharmaceutical applications Discusses the different modern tools and techniques used for the study of mangrove resources

Innovations in Fermentation and Phytopharmaceutical Technologies discusses recent advancements in the field of different bioprocessing aspects for the development of different reactors, fermented products and phytopharmaceuticals. Written by leading experts in the field, the book presents the basic principles of upstream processing techniques, advanced downstream process technologies, and recycling of by-products during formation/production of various fermented and phytopharmaceutical products. The informative chapters in the book outline an application-oriented path for academicians, researchers and scientists in the field of industrial fermentation technology and phytopharmaceutical production. Includes concepts and examples of bioreactors, fermentation processes, fermentative and phytopharmaceutical products Describes the application of concepts of product formation, product recovery and waste utilization Provides new updates of information on the technological aspects of upstream and downstream processes/equipment and their respective products

Applications of Metagenomics: Agriculture, Environment, and Health examines current metagenomics methods and their applications in soil, polluted environment sites, agriculture production, and health care, with separate sections dedicated to each application area. Special attention is paid to the biotechnological study of novel microbial resources for social welfare. Beyond applications, the book discusses evolving next generation technology and techniques used for carrying out metagenomics studies, and in doing so highlights the latest research and advances in the field, along with ways to adapt these approaches for different study types across the biological sciences.Chapter topics range from metagenomics for studying root microbial communities to microbial diversity of the rhizosphere, fungal diversity, microbial biodiversity in forest environments, the human microbiome, and disease epidemiology, with one chapter dedicated to Covid-19 metagenomics. Offers tools to apply evolving next generation sequencing technologies in the detection of disease pathogens, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites across various environments, as well as host response Includes separate sections dedicated to topics and current studies in environmental science, agriculture production and health care Features chapter contributions from international experts in the field

The discovery of enzymes as biocatalysts has led to various biotechnological developments. The capability of enzymes to catalyse various chemical reactions both in vivo and in vitro has led them to applications in various industries, such as food, feed, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, detergent, textile, paper, leather, and fine chemical industries. Microbial Fermentation and Enzyme Technology mainly focuses on production and application of enzymes in various industries. Further, it also discusses recent developments in enzyme engineering particularly those involved in creating and improving product formations through enzyme and fermentation technology.Salient features:Includes current research and developments in the area of microbial aspects in different fields like food, chemicals, pharmaceutical, bioprocess, etc.Discusses various enzymes that are used in refinement of environmental pollutions and its application in different industrial sectorsFocuses on production and application of enzymes in various industriesHighlights recent developments in enzyme engineering with respect to its application in textile, pharmaceutical, nanobiotechnology, bioremediation and many other related fields.

Emerging Trends and Imminent Applications in Immunology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology delves into historical perspectives, current trends, and future projections for research and development of immunological and biopharmaceutical products. Sections explore immunostimulants, natural and synthetic immunostimulants in aquaculture and animal husbandry, immunomodulators, immune boosters, pre- and probiotics in health promotion, cutting-edge immunological techniques for disease diagnosis, immunotherapy in cancer treatment, and transplantation immunology. Following chapters explore the impact on pharmaceutical biotechnology, with discussions on traditional and modern approaches in drug delivery, in silico drug delivery modeling, biocomposites and their pharmaceutical applications, recent advances in monoclonal antibodies production, vaccine development, and much more. Finally, the book covers the pivotal role of AI, machine learning, and data analytics in the clinical study of immunotherapy and pharmaceutical drugs, thus paving the way for enhanced research and development efficiency. Researchers in industry and academia alike will gain valuable insights into the novel principles behind designing and developing immunological and drug products, making this title an essential resource.Bridges the gap between immunology and pharmaceutical biotechnologyFocuses on recent developments in immunologic mechanisms and their applications in biotech-derived pharmaceuticalsCovers immunostimulants, immunomodulators, pre- and probiotics, vaccines, diagnostic kits, and other biotechnologically-derived productsDiscusses basic and applied concepts of AI and machine learning tools and their role in drug screening and development

Fish Feed Formulation with Agroindustrial Wastes and Byproducts provides a comprehensive examination of various agrodindustrial wastes and byproducts, detailing their nutritional composition, processing techniques, and potential applications in fish feed formulation. Readers will gain valuable insights into the diverse range of alternative feed ingredients available, allowing them to make informed decisions regarding ingredient selection and formulation strategies. Written and edited by a diverse team of aquaculture specialists, this book includes practical case studies to provide readers with concrete illustrations of how agroindustrial wastes can be effectively utilized in commercial aquafeed production.Sections delve into future perspectives and research directions in the field of fish feed formulation with agroindustrial byproducts, offering readers a glimpse into emerging trends, technological advancements, and opportunities for innovation. This book will assist readers in staying abreast of the latest developments, anticipating future challenges and opportunities in aquafeed production, and positioning themselves to adapt and thrive in an ever-evolving industry landscape.Provides a comprehensive overview of nonconventional byproducts in fish feed formulationOffers insights into innovative processing techniques to optimize the utilization of these byproductsAddresses challenges associated with incorporating nonconventional feed ingredients, along with strategies to overcome themHighlights case studies and practical applications, demonstrating the feasibility of commercial scale-upExplores the economic, environmental, and sustainability implications of these ingredients

The book highlights the importance of mushrooms and their effective application in the nutraceutical sector, along with their role in promoting environmental resilience. The goal of this book is to highlight the gaps in the research on mushrooms as a possible source of superfoods and highly nutritious substances, with the ultimate goal of helping to reach the current sustainable development goals (SDGs). Additionally, it will explore potential applications in industrial development. This book aims to thoroughly examine the diverse aspects of the design, application, and integration of mushrooms in the agriculture, nutraceuticals, and food sectors. The discussion will explore their applications in sectors including food processing, food packaging, and sustainable agricultural practices aimed at enhancing yield. This book looks to explore the existing limitations and possible solutions within the realm of mushroom technology, emphasizing their contribution to promoting a sustainable economy.Features:Addresses the global prevalence of mushrooms and their potential applications in industry and environmental sustainability.Discusses the significance of mushrooms and their effective utilization.Provides examples of nanomaterials derived from mushrooms.Discusses how the emergence and increasing application of mushrooms in the development of smart and sustainable food and nutraceuticals contribute to a sustainable bioeconomy.Discusses current challenges and limitations, along with future prospects, for utilizing mushrooms in achieving sustainable development goals.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of biochar as a sustainable solution within the context of agriculture, waste management, environmental remediation, and the circular economy. The initial chapters introduce the concept of biochar and its alignment with circular economic principles and presents the mechanisms of action and multifunctional benefits across different sectors. The chapters explore innovative biochar production techniques using agricultural residues, food waste, and municipal sludge, highlighting efficiency, scalability, and environmental impact. The book also details the application of biochar in soil enhancement, wastewater treatment, and bioenergy systems including biogas and biohydrogen production. The final chapters emphasize the pivotal role of biochar in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation, solidifying its relevance to global sustainability goals.Key Features:Explains the concept of biochar within the framework of the circular economy and sustainable developmentDetails innovative production techniques using various biomass feedstocks including agricultural waste, food scraps, and sewage sludgeExplores agricultural applications, such as improving soil structure, fertility, and crop yieldPresents industrial uses of biochar in removing contaminants like heavy metals and dyes from wastewaterHighlights its role in anaerobic digestion and renewable energy, especially in biogas and hydrogen generationThis book is useful for researchers and professionals of biotechnology and environmental sciences.

Agri-food processing residues are end-products emerging after food and industrial processing operations. These waste products are a goldmine, as they possess valuable organic matter such as complex carbohydrates, proteins, and phenolic compounds that can be diverted towards high-value products.This book covers biomolecules and bioproduct synthesis from agricultural residues with a circular economy approach.It explores the benefits of adopting a sustainable approach, including reducing waste sent to landfills, decreasing reliance on other feedstocks, and potentially reducing pressure on resources used for food production. It also provides valuable insights into emerging trends and technologies for valorizing both agricultural and food waste.With a blend of technological insights and comprehensive coverage of the potential for agri-food waste valorization, this book will be suited for industry professionals and students seeking to explore the potential benefits of a circular economy.Key Features:• Presents a critical analysis of agricultural and food processing waste, their environmental impacts and scopes of valorization in the context of a circular economy • Discusses the up-to- date literature survey of agri-food waste valorization technology • Includes applications of nanotechnology and artificial intelligence in extraction of value-added products from organic waste

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshapes the healthcare sector and offers transformational improvements in patient care, to improve operational efficiency, and to do medical research. This paper investigates the integration of AI with Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices in hospitals, emphasizing how this synergy can enhance sustainability and environmental performance. Through a comprehensive analysis of secondary data, including recent literature on AI and GHRM, the study explores the potential of AI to advance green practices within healthcare settings. AI’s capabilities in analyzing large datasets, improving diagnostic accuracy, and streamlining administrative tasks are examined alongside its role in promot□ing sustainability.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshapes the healthcare sector and offers transformational improvements in patient care, to improve operational efficiency, and to do medical research. This paper investigates the integration of AI with Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices in hospitals, emphasizing how this synergy can enhance sustainability and environmental performance. Through a comprehensive analysis of secondary data, including recent literature on AI and GHRM, the study explores the potential of AI to advance green practices within healthcare settings. AI’s capabilities in analyzing large datasets, improving diagnostic accuracy, and streamlining administrative tasks are examined alongside its role in promot□ing sustainability.

This comprehensive reference book discusses the convergent and next-generation technologies for product-derived applications relevant to agriculture, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and the environment. The field of modern biotechnology is a multidisciplinary and groundbreaking area of biology that includes several cutting-edge methods due to developments in forensics and molecular modeling. Bioinformatics is a full-fledged multidisciplinary field that combines advances in computer and information technology. Numerous applications of bioinformatics—primarily in the areas of gene and protein identification, structural and functional prediction, drug development and design, folding of genes and proteins and their complexity, vaccine design, and organism identification—have contributed to the advancement of biotechnology. Biotechnology is also essential to crop improvement in agriculture because it allows genes to transfer across plants to increase traits such as disease resistance and yield. It also plays a broad role in healthcare, including genetic testing, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, and drug development. Bioremediation and biodegradation, using microbial technologies to clean up environmental contamination, waste management technologies, and the conversion of organic waste to biofuels. Bioinformatics plays a critical role in analyzing different types of data created by high-throughput research methods—such as genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets—that are useful in addressing various problems related to disease management, clean environment, alternative energy sources, agricultural productivity, and more. Audience The book will interest biotechnology researchers and bioinformatics professionals working in the areas of applied biotechnology, bioengineering, biomedical sciences, microbiology, agriculture and environmental sciences.

Ethnopharmacology and Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants provides a multitude of contemporary views on the diversity of medicinal plants, discussing both their traditional uses and therapeutic claims. This book emphasizes the importance of cataloging ethnomedical information as well as examining and preserving the diversity of traditional medicines. It also discusses the challenges present with limited access to modern medicine and the ways in which research can be conducted to enhance these modern practices. The book also explores the conservation procedures for endangered plant species and discusses their relevance to ethnopharmacology.Each chapter of this book relays the research of experts in the field who conducted research in diverse landscapes of India, providing a detailed account of the basic and applied approaches of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology. The book reviews multiple processes pertaining to medicinal plants, such as collecting the traditional therapeutic values and validation methods. It also explores developments in the field such as the diversity and medicinal potential of unexplored plant species and applications in drug formulation to fight against anti-microbial resistance (AMR).

The need for exploration, conservation, and sustainable utilization of bioresources is undeniable for the survival and growth of mankind. This new book throws light on new and recent research on and development of effective strategies for sustainable utilization of bioresources using modern tools and techniques to help meet this challenge. This volume addresses the utilization of bioresources in therapeutics, in biofuel, in agriculture, and in environmental protection. Beginning with the diverse potential applications of bioresources in food, medicine, and cosmetics, the volume goes on to address the various different underutilized bioresources and their sustainable uses. It discusses important advances in biofuel and patents that highlight recent developments that address the energy crises and the continuously fluctuating cost of petroleum. It explores new renewable energy sources from bioresources and their sustainable utilization in the bioenergy and biofuel industry. Several chapters focus on the sustainable utilization of bioresources in the agricultural sector. The volume considers that developing countries have huge agricultural resources that could be employed for production of value-added byproducts for the sustainable development of a bio-based economy. The book discusses efficient use of underexploited natural bioresources, new chemical approaches for the generation of novel biochemicals, and the applications of genetics approaches for bioresource conservation and production of value-added products. Further, strategies for the production of biopesticides utilizing bioresources are also discussed.

Ethnopharmacology and Biodiversity of Medicinal Plants provides a multitude of contemporary views on the diversity of medicinal plants, discussing both their traditional uses and therapeutic claims. This book emphasizes the importance of cataloging ethnomedical information as well as examining and preserving the diversity of traditional medicines. It also discusses the challenges present with limited access to modern medicine and the ways in which research can be conducted to enhance these modern practices. The book also explores the conservation procedures for endangered plant species and discusses their relevance to ethnopharmacology.Each chapter of this book relays the research of experts in the field who conducted research in diverse landscapes of India, providing a detailed account of the basic and applied approaches of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology. The book reviews multiple processes pertaining to medicinal plants, such as collecting the traditional therapeutic values and validation methods. It also explores developments in the field such as the diversity and medicinal potential of unexplored plant species and applications in drug formulation to fight against anti-microbial resistance (AMR).

The need for exploration, conservation, and sustainable utilization of bioresources is undeniable for the survival and growth of mankind. This new book throws light on new and recent research on and development of effective strategies for sustainable utilization of bioresources using modern tools and techniques to help meet this challenge. This volume addresses the utilization of bioresources in therapeutics, in biofuel, in agriculture, and in environmental protection. Beginning with the diverse potential applications of bioresources in food, medicine, and cosmetics, the volume goes on to address the various different underutilized bioresources and their sustainable uses. It discusses important advances in biofuel and patents that highlight recent developments that address the energy crises and the continuously fluctuating cost of petroleum. It explores new renewable energy sources from bioresources and their sustainable utilization in the bioenergy and biofuel industry. Several chapters focus on the sustainable utilization of bioresources in the agricultural sector. The volume considers that developing countries have huge agricultural resources that could be employed for production of value-added byproducts for the sustainable development of a bio-based economy. The book discusses efficient use of underexploited natural bioresources, new chemical approaches for the generation of novel biochemicals, and the applications of genetics approaches for bioresource conservation and production of value-added products. Further, strategies for the production of biopesticides utilizing bioresources are also discussed.

Pharmacological biotechnology is applied to and used to study drug development, working mechanisms, diagnosis, and therapies. It also contains basic laboratory safety guidelines along with the basic calculations and formulas used in a laboratory.

Given its scope, the book is an invaluable aid for laboratory researchers studying environmental biotechnology, and a rich source of information and advice for advanced undergraduates and graduates in the fields of environmental science and biotechnology.

General readers having interest towards biofuels, enzyme technology, fermented food and value added products, phytochemicals and phytopharmaceutical products will also find the book appealing.