This story of two couples, Manikanta-Swathi and Aj-DD, is a mix of real and fictional stories happening across two different locations and ending with a common goal.Aj and DD are a very happy couple who have fallen in love during their college days; Manikanta and Swathi have an orthodox, arranged marriage. The story is about how they meet each other.The author of this book believes that any relationship comes up with pure love by understanding each other despite numerous misu...

This book discusses different approaches for successful pest-management through biotechnological interventions. Pest management is directly associated with the agricultural productivity. The book introduces the reader to various kinds of biopesticides that have been developed and are being developed for field application. Chemical pesticides have been widely used to control pests, and these induce pesticide resistance as well as other environmental problems. This book discusses the necessi...

Reviews developments in understanding and protecting genetic diversity in rice, and how this translates into marker-assisted and other developments in breeding;Discusses advances in breeding varieties with enhanced properties such as high yield and drought tolerance;Summarises current research on understanding and improving nutritional properties such as vitamin and mineral content

This book provides a state-of-the-art overview of current achievements and future possibilities for the application of epigenetic and epigenomic techniques to the improvement of crops. Creating crops more resilient to the stresses caused by climate change will be an important part of a climate-smart and sustainable agriculture strategy for the future. All critical environmental stressors are explored: temperature, salt, drought, pollutants, pests, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. The exciting...

This book describes a comprehensive, integrated view of separation science backed by discussions about simple extraction and partition processes to give a better understanding of advanced techniques like chromatography and membrane separations. It paves the way for an understanding of the fundamental physical and chemical phenomena involved in separations and a concise overview of transport reactions. A chapter dedicated to phytoremediation gives an understanding of the various processes i...

Chemostratigraphy: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications is the first collection of contributed articles that introduces young geoscientists to the discipline while providing seasoned practitioners with a standard reference that showcases the topic's most recent research and application developments. This multi-contributed reference on one of the youngest and most dynamic branches of the geosciences includes articles from some of the world's leading researchers. This book is a one-stop so...

AI Cataloging with Power Apps examines how artificial intelligence and Power Apps technologies streamline cataloging workflows and enhance metadata creation efficiency. This resource bridges cataloging practices with emerging automation technologies. Coverage addresses Power Apps functionality, AI-assisted cataloging tools, workflow automation, and integration approaches. Topics include machine learning in cataloging, automated metadata extraction, quality assurance automation, and system ...

Embark on an exquisite journey into the intricate world of banana leaf art, where humble leaves are transformed into breathtaking expressions of creativity. This captivating book guides readers through a scintillating exploration of the craft, from its traditional roots in classic decorations to its modern interpretations in contemporary design. With stepbystep techniques, it empowers readers to create their own masterpieces while deepening their appreciation for this timeless art form. Wh...

Cretaceous Sea Level Rise delves into the question of whether the observed short-term sea-level changes are regional (tectonic) or global (eustatic) and determines their possible relation to climate cycles; to assess the role of feedback mechanisms, i.e. thermal expansion/contraction of seawater, subsidence due to loading by water, changing vegetation of the Earth System and to investigate the relation of sea-level highs and lows to ocean anoxia and oxidation events, represented by black s...

Dialect Accent Features for Establishing Speaker Identity: A Case Study discusses the subject of forensic voice identification and speaker profiling. Specifically focusing on speaker profiling and using dialects of the Hindi language, widely used in India, the authors have contributed to the body of research on speaker identification by using accent feature as the discriminating factor.This case study contributes to the understanding of the speaker identification process i...

Digital Collection Metadata Strategies examines comprehensive approaches to organizing, describing, and providing access to digital resources through effective metadata practices. This resource explores metadata frameworks, standards, and implementation methodologies essential for digital collections. Coverage addresses Dublin Core, METS, structural metadata, and preservation metadata essentials. Topics include metadata creation workflows, quality assurance, controlled vocabularies, and se...

Marine Paleobiodiversity presents a concise history, development and current status of paleobiodiversity research, thus forming a reference work for beginners, graduates and postgraduates, who are interested in this subject and intend venture into serious research. This book provides a link-reference between text book and highly-specialized journal articles, and so will be valuable for a wide audience of geologists and climatologists. - Presents studies on the human environmental impacts i...