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Plants are the backbone of life on Earth. Today, however, plant communities around the world are under threat. Scientists estimate that at least 100,000 plants are threatened with extinction—that''s more than one-third the total known species of plants on the planet! The main threats to plants today are habitat destruction, invasive species, and over- collection. The loss of a plant species can have devastating effects on ecosystems as a whole, as other species lose their sources of food and shelter. Additionally, plants play a crucial role in stabilising soils and help prevent erosion. The tools of contemporary biotechnology, such as molecular biology and tissue culture etc. are being increasingly applied to assist the conservation of plant diversity. This book introduces the reader to biotechnological techniques which are currently used to conserve endangered plant species, genetic resources, horticultural and crop plant germplasm etc. It is believed that the book will act as a useful reference to students, researchers and professionals across a range of agricultural sciences, life science and other allied fields. Contents: Applications in Agriculture Biotechnology; Vegetables and Fruits in the Fertile Crescent; Soil Moisture and Water Saturation; Principles in Organic Farming; An Introduction to Restoration Genetics; Agricultural Microbes; Biotechnology for the 21st Century: New Horizons; Major Breeding Objectives.

Elements of Quantum Chemistry textbook are for all level in Chemistry courses or a senior level course in Quantum Chemistry. It assumes very little background in physics and mathematics. All necessary mathematical and physical concepts are introduced and developed in the text. Although much of the material is timeless, the book has been selectively updated throughout, with perhaps the most significant revision being the incorporation of computer power. This book has also included a series of short math "refresher" inserts spaced intermittently throughout the book to help students focus on the physical principles being explained rather than struggling with the underlying mathematics. Each chapter includes a broad range of problems and exercises.

This book attempts to explore the possibility of rediscovering the roots of unity of the South Asian countries. Describing the nations, nationalities and nationalism in Afghanistan, Pakistan Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka Maldives and India, it makes a comprehensive study of their geographical features, shared history and political evolution. Taking a close look at their shifting identities, it also presents a detailed account of their society and social formations, ethnic antecedents, race and caste, regions and regionalism, culture realms, languages, and economic as well as human development.

This publication provides readers with an introduction to applied micro-biology and its fields. Focus lies on archaea, fungus and bacteria. The book attempts to create an understanding about various microorganisms, microbial genetics, and industrial fermentation. The focus here lies on Coley''s toxins, exotoxins, lysogenic cycle, gut flora, viral envelope, entry, replication, shedding, latency, sporangium, conidium, nitrogen fixating, actinobacteria, microbial biodegradation and bioremediation. Attempts are made towards understanding immunology, oral microbiology, microbial ecology and sewage treatment. Focus lies on flagellate, protist, amoeboid, pseudopodia, pseudopodia, cilium, macronucleus, micronucleus, apicoplast, microneme and tissue engineering. This publication creates an understanding about clostridium, parasitology, actinomyces, naeslundii, actinomycosis, adult t-cell leukemia, animal virology, anthrax, antigenic drift and antimicrobials. Contents: Introduction to Applied Micro-Biology and Its Fields; Understanding Immunology and Oral Microbiology; Towards Understanding Animal Virology, Anthrax, Antigenic Drift and Antimicrobials; Focus on Archaea, Fungus and Bacteria: An Overview; Introduction to Biochemistry, Biosafety and Biotechnology; Microbial Biodegradation and Bioremediation; Understanding Microbial Ecology and Sewage Treatment; Towards Understanding Microorganisms, Microbial Genetics and Role of Iron in Microbiology; Towards Understanding Phototrophs, Germ Theory of Disease and Industrial Fermentation; Focus on Coley''s Toxins, Exotoxins, Lysogenic Cycle and Gut Flora; Focus on Viral Envelope, Entry, Replication, Shedding and Latency; Focus on Sporangium, Conidium, Nitrogen Fixating, Acetic Acid and Actinobacteria; Focus on Flagellate, Protist, Amoeboid, Pseudopodia, Pseudopodia and Cilium; Focus on Macronucleus, Micronucleus, Apicoplast, Microneme and Tissue Engineering; Understanding Clostridium, Parasitology, Actinomyces, Naeslundii, Actinomycosis and Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma.

The biotic and abiotic resources of land are being exploited at a rate where their reserves will not last very long. The sea, in near future, would become increasingly significant source of minerals and energy. This has been possible due to the technical advancement in the exploration and exploitation of the resources of the sea. The volume describes the geography of oceans, geography of biotic and abiotic resources and minerals of ocean and exploitation of ocean minerals by the developed countries and efforts of India in exploitation of minerals and resources at Antarctica. It also throws light on the ocean and mineral trade routes. The study will go a long way in making the littoral countries aware of the sea wealth. This should prove of value to all those engaged in the field of geography, geology and oceanography.