This book provides a groundbreaking edited collection on sustainable development practices in aquaculture. As the global demand for sea food continues to rise, it is necessary to address the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with conventional aquaculture methods. This comprehensive book examines the crucial intersection of environmental responsibility, economic viability, and United Nations Development Goals (UNDGs), offering a holistic view of innovative solutions a...

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This illuminating Research Agenda provides an evidence-based roadmap for scholarship related to academic integrity, plagiarism and research ethics in the age of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and advanced technologies...

Your hands-on reference guide to developing, training, and optimizing your machine learning modelsKey FeaturesYour guide to learning efficient machine learning processes from scratchExplore expert techniques and hacks for a variety of machine learning conceptsWrite effective code in R, Python, Scala, and Spark to solve all your machine learning problemsBook DescriptionMachine learning makes it possible to learn about the unkn...

Insightful projects to master deep learning and neural network architectures using Python and KerasKey FeaturesExplore deep learning across computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and image processingDiscover best practices for the training of deep neural networks and their deploymentAccess popular deep learning models as well as widely used neural network architecturesBook DescriptionDeep learning has been gradua...

Deploy and scale applications on Cloud FoundryKey Features?Gain hands-on experience using Cloud Foundry?Implement deployment, management and scaling of applications on Cloud Foundry?Learn best practices and troubleshooting tips for running applications on Cloud FoundryBook DescriptionCloud Foundry is the open source platform to deploy, run, and scale applications. Cloud Foundry is growing rapidly and a leading product that pr...

This book offers technical insights into the application of remote sensing and GIS in water resources management, simulation, and modeling in India’s Delta region. It outlines strategies to minimize losses, maximize benefits, and protect the environment. The critical roles of science, technology, and innovation in achieving sustainable water resource management are also discussed.Key challenges in implementing sustainable practices and infrastructure regulations are addressed, with...

This book is a valuable resource for understanding the transformative role of artificial intelligence in modern healthcare and aims to inspire continued research and collaboration across disciplines. In recent years, deep learning has emerged as a transformative technology across various fields, with medical image analysis standing out as one of its most impactful applications. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in this fast-evolving domain, bridging found...

This is Volume 1 of a two-volume set that explores the growing challenge of viral diseases in horticultural crops. While this volume focuses on vegetable crops, Volume 2 complements it by addressing viral threats in fruit crops, together offering a comprehensive understanding of plant virus epidemiology and management in the context of a changing climate.This volume delves into how viruses emerge, spread, and affect the quality and yield of vegetables. It explains the interactions ...

This is Volume 2 of a two-volume set that examines the impact of viral diseases in horticultural systems. Building on Volume 1, which focuses on vegetables, this volume shifts attention to fruit crops, offering a broader and more complete view of the viral threats affecting global food and nutritional security. This book is a part of the 'Plant Pathology for Sustainable Agriculture' book series.The book discusses how viruses compromise fruit crop health, yield, and market value, es...

The book offers an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between aquatic birds and marine ecosystems highlighting the pivotal role seabirds play in maintaining ecological stability and enriching biodiversity. This book outlines the ecological significance of seabirds and their role in maintaining marine ecosystem balance by regulating competition, influencing fish and invertebrate populations, cycling nutrients. It also underscores their role as sensitive environmental bioindi...

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus (ToLCNDV), a Begomovirus of the Geminiviridae family, which has become a major threat to global horticultural and field crops. The chapters delve into various aspects, beginning with the virus's genome structure, biology, and molecular mechanisms of infection. It also covers host-pathogen interactions, virome dynamics, and the epidemiology of ToLCNDV, including vector dynamics and non-vector transmission rou...

Melatonin in Horticultural Plants: A Multifunctional Molecule for Abiotic Stress Tolerance consolidates insights from leading experts on the morphological, physiological, and biochemical processes triggered by the application of melatonin, ultimately resulting in enhanced crop tolerance to abiotic stresses.This book provides an in-depth analysis of various abiotic stressors affecting horticultural crops, detailing how they impact plant growth and development, from seedling establishment to...