Current Developments in Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Security - Böcker

This book presents strategies and techniques highlighting the sustainability and application of microbial and agricultural biotechnologies to ensure food production and security. This book includes different aspects of applications of Artificial Intelligence in agricultural systems, genetic engineering, human health and climate change, recombinant DNA technology, metabolic engineering and so forth. Post-harvest extension of food commodities, environmental detoxification, proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, bioinformatics and metagenomic analysis are discussed as well.Features:Reviews technological advances in microbial biotechnology for sustainable agriculture using Artificial Intelligence and molecular biology approachProvides information on the fusion between microbial biotechnology and agricultureSpecifies the influence of climate changes on livestock, agriculture and environmentDiscusses sustainable agriculture for food security and poverty alleviationExplores current biotechnology advances in food and agriculture sectors for sustainable crop productionThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in agriculture, food engineering, metabolic engineering and bioengineering.

This book presents strategies and techniques highlighting the sustainability and application of microbial and agricultural biotechnologies to ensure food production and security. This book includes different aspects of applications of Artificial Intelligence in agricultural systems, genetic engineering, human health and climate change, recombinant DNA technology, metabolic engineering and so forth. Post-harvest extension of food commodities, environmental detoxification, proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, bioinformatics and metagenomic analysis are discussed as well.Features:Reviews technological advances in microbial biotechnology for sustainable agriculture using Artificial Intelligence and molecular biology approachProvides information on the fusion between microbial biotechnology and agricultureSpecifies the influence of climate changes on livestock, agriculture and environmentDiscusses sustainable agriculture for food security and poverty alleviationExplores current biotechnology advances in food and agriculture sectors for sustainable crop productionThis book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in agriculture, food engineering, metabolic engineering and bioengineering.

Oxylipins are an important class of signaling molecules in plants, which play an important role in plant defence and innate immunity. Oxylipins have critical roles in plant growth and plant responses to physical damage caused by herbivores, insects, and pathogenic microbes. Over the last decade, our understanding of oxylipin production, metabolism, and function, particularly jasmonates, has advanced considerably. Jasmonates have provided further mechanistic insights into enzyme function and signalling cascades. Other oxylipins, such as hydroxy fatty acids, have recently been shown to exhibit individual signaling features and crosstalk with other phytohormones.There is scant literature on plant oxylipins and their relevance to our understanding and therefore, understanding oxylipin production, metabolism, and function is pivotal. As a result, researchers, students, professors, and other book readers will have a thorough understanding of plant oxylipin biosynthesis, structure, and function, assisting in the improvement of plant science.Plant oxylipins: metabolism, physiological roles, and profiling techniques address the mechanism, metabolism, and roles of oxylipins in plant resistance to various biotic and abiotic stimuli in detail. This book covers fundamental ideas in oxylipin production, metabolism, structural biochemistry, and signaling pathways. It also discusses cutting-edge methodologies for oxylipin metabolic profiling, with an emphasis on computing applications. This book is an excellent resource for plant scientists, plant biochemists, biotechnologists, botanists, phytochemists, toxicologists, chemical ecologists, taxonomists, and other scholars in those subjects. The book is written by a global team of professionals. Features Presents concrete and extensive information about a basic and applied aspect of plant oxylipins as well as expanded coverage of signaling mechanisms. Highlights the fundamental concepts of the biosynthesis, metabolism, structural biochemistry, and signaling pathway of oxylipins. Details the state-of-the-art methods and techniques in metabolic profiling of oxylipins in plants. Presents insights on computational applications in the evaluation and study of oxylipins in plants.

This reference book provides comprehensive coverage of the application of naturally derived chitosan for improved food quality and shelf life. It describes the application of the chitosan-based composite coating in combination with antimicrobial agents, such as essential oils, organic acid, metal ions, and inorganic nanomaterials. It includes the sensory evaluation of chitosan-coated foods. It also discusses the nutraceutical properties of the coatings. The book also includes information about the marketing, technology transfer, commercialization, and regulatory guidelines associated with these products. The book is meant for researchers and industry experts in food processing and food engineering.Key FeaturesReviews the effects of chitosan coating on delaying loss in chlorophyll quality, malondialdehyde, weight loss, soluble solids content, pH, firmness in various fruits and vegetables Discusses the nutraceutical properties and nutritional benefits of chitosan coating Highlights the combinative effect during the storage of fruits and vegetables using evaporative coolant structure Discusses application of techniques such as proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and chemometrics for the characterization of the bioactive present in these coatings Covers the various natural sources of chitosan

This book explores the untapped potential of cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, a highly versatile class of enzymes central to plant metabolism, defense, and growth. With over 95% of plant P450s still functionally uncharacterized, this volume serves as a comprehensive reference for understanding their multifaceted roles in modern agricultural biotechnology.Bridging molecular biology and sustainable agriculture, the book delves into the involvement of P450s in hormone biosynthesis, secondary metabolism, detoxification, and plant-environment interactions. It highlights the growing relevance of P450s in improving crop productivity, enhancing resilience to abiotic and biotic stressors (drought, salinity, pathogens, and heavy metals), and enabling precision breeding through genetic engineering.Key Features:Explains the evolutionary and functional diversity of cytochrome P450 genes in plantsReviews their roles in hormone, fatty acid, sterol, antioxidant, and secondary metabolite biosynthesisDiscusses P450-mediated plant responses to stress: drought, heat, pathogens, flooding, cold, and moreIntroduces cutting-edge biotechnological tools leveraging P450s for crop improvementCombines theoretical foundations with practical applications for food security and environmental sustainabilityThis book is a valuable reference for researchers, postgraduate students, and industry professionals working in plant biotechnology, agricultural microbiology, molecular breeding, and environmental stress physiology. It also serves as a core teaching text for advanced courses in plant molecular biology and crop improvement.By combining scientific depth with practical focus, this book offers timely insights into how cytochrome P450 enzymes can be harnessed to meet the global challenges of sustainable agriculture and food security.

Next Generation Probiotics: Natural Therapeutics presents a comprehensive and forward-looking exploration of probiotics as scientifically grounded natural therapeutics in modern health and disease management. Building on advances in microbiome science, biotechnology, and computational biology, this volume examines how next-generation probiotics are discovered, designed, evaluated, and applied. The book bridges foundational probiotic research with emerging technologies such as machine learning, genomics, and genetic engineering, highlighting what distinguishes next-generation probiotics from traditional formulations.This edition expands its scope to reflect rapid developments in probiotic science and translational applications. It integrates insights from probiotic genomics, CRISPR-Cas9 technology, microbiota-targeted foods, and personalized microbiome-based nutrition. By addressing disease-specific, strain-specific, and host-specific effects, the book provides a holistic view of how probiotics can be optimized for therapeutic efficacy. Contributions from experts across bioinformatics, microbiology, clinical research, and food science ensure a multidisciplinary and evidence-based perspective.Key FeaturesDetailed coverage of machine learning applications in probiotic development and fermented dairy products (new to this edition)In-depth discussion of probiotic genomics, cancer associations, and CRISPR-Cas9–based strain improvementExploration of emerging probiotic candidates, including Akkermansia, Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcus, and butyrate-producing microbesComprehensive overview of novel probiotic classes such as postbiotics, parabiotics, pharmacobiotics, and immunobiotics (expanded in this edition)Practical insights into challenges in probiotic selection, regulation, stress tolerance, and personalized nutrition strategiesBringing together fundamental science and applied research, Next Generation Probiotics: Natural Therapeutics serves as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, nutritionists, food technologists, and graduate students. It is particularly valuable for those interested in microbiome-based therapeutics, functional foods, and personalized health solutions, offering both conceptual frameworks and real-world relevance for advancing probiotic research and application.