Aiming to bridge the gap between traditional plant breeding principles and modern advancements, this book focuses on the management of plant genetic resources (PGR) to cover the classical and contemporary techniques to meet the growing challenges of global food security, climate change, and agricultural sustainability. Emphasizing the importance of conserving and utilizing genetic diversity, the subject matter of this book also covers:Breeding Methods of CropsMappin...

The book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, encouraging the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), across diverse applications.Features:Discusses the fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (AM), materials selection, and future industrial applications.Highlights the integration of AM with advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machi...

Grain legumes provide an excellent source of dietary protein, carbohydrates, iron and zinc. Their role in promoting human and soil health, and environmental sustainability, is appreciated by the global scientific communities. Impressive research progress has been made on the development of improved varieties, matching production and protection technologies, biofortification and post-harvest management of food legumes. The genetic improvement has been, due in large part, to the advent of mo...

This book presents a comprehensive collection of articles illustrating the importance of microbial community structure and function for ecosystem sustainability and environmental reclamation. It addresses a diverse range of topics, including microbial diversity, physiology, genomics, ecosystem function, interaction, metabolism, and the fruitful use of microbial communities for crop productivity and environmental remediation.In addition, the book explores issues ranging from general...