Metagenomics for Legume Crop Improvement offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of the enormous potential hidden within legume-associated microbial communities. Legumes play a crucial role in global food security and sustainable agriculture due to their natural symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing and plant growth–promoting microbes. Yet, despite their significance, the microbiomes surrounding legumes remain poorly understood. This book aims to bridge that gap by...

Nanomaterials have rapidly emerged as a revolutionary tool across diverse fields including modern agriculture. The properties of nanomaterials, such as size in nanometres, high surface area-to-volume ratio, offering innovative solutions to enables nutrient uptake and targeted and efficient release to tissues to aid in enhancing nutrient assimilation and metabolism. These formulations enhance crop productivity, resilience to climatic change, disease management, and stress tolerance. This bo...

Learn how to easily design and implement a software system using object-oriented programming. Through hands-on activities, this book equips you with the real-world practice needed to master OOP skills that can be applied universally across any programming language.This book is dedicated to bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation in software development using OOP. Readers will first understand the importance of OOP in handling software complexities...

This edited volume showcases a curated collection of student projects recognized by the Gandhian Young Technological Innovations (GYTI) awards. It highlights innovations that address real-world problems in healthcare, agriculture, energy, environment, and education. The book captures the spirit of young innovators who blend scientific ingenuity with a deep commitment to social impact and sustainability.The GYTI awards were established by Honey bee Network and anchored by SRISTI to ...

Master essential C programming skills to develop efficient and reliable system software and applications. Whether you are a system, network, or cloud engineer—this comprehensive guide is designed to help you tackle complex C programming challenges.Throughout this book, you will start by learning basic computer system architecture and essential operating systems concepts to implement reliable and efficient C code. You will then progress through essential C programming skills, includ...

Global Food Tourism Case Studies provides comprehensive examination of food tourism through international case studies demonstrating diverse culinary tourism manifestations globally. The text explores how food experiences connect tourists with destinations, cultures, and local communities through authentic gastronomy. Through analysis of successful food tourism initiatives worldwide, the material reveals best practices, challenges, and opportunities. Each chapter presents specific food tou...

Antimicrobial Peptides: From Science to Applications provides comprehensive coverage on the biology, diversity, and mechanisms of action associated with antimicrobial peptides (AMPs). The book aims to equip readers with the knowledge required to understand, harness, and optimize these molecules for development and application across various sectors. Sections overview the biology and diversity of antimicrobial peptides, cover their molecular structure and function, and delve into their uniq...

Practical Guide to Hair Transplantation: Interactive Study for Beginner to Advanced Practitioners is targeted at both fledgling practitioners and experienced doctors who are looking for in-depth knowledge in this field. The book is divided into three parts. Part A (Keys to Performing Successful Surgery) focuses on the principle, techniques, and steps, which, when meticulously followed, result in excellent clinical results and high patient satisfaction. Part B (Esse...

In an age of rapid technological progress and digital transformation, the convergence of voting systems and biometric authentication stands as one of the most pressing areas for innovation and security. The transition from traditional paper ballots to electronic voting has been a subject of intense debate for years, with concerns over privacy, accuracy, and security often taking center stage. As we strive to make voting systems more accessible, efficient, and secure, the integration of bio...

Explore virtualized networking environments through the Cloud, Edge, and 5G core networks, and their applications. This book covers the primary approaches related to setting up and experimenting with related cloud and networking environments using virtual networks, and virtual network functions.You’ll start by experimenting with future networking environments and learn a variety of Docker basics and essential networking skills. Specifically, containers, networking, volumes, iptable...

Journalism and Mass Communication Overview is a foundational guide tailored for students worldwide who are beginning their journey in media studies, preparing for careers in newsrooms, digital content creation, public policy, or media research. This comprehensive resource combines global perspectives with accessible explanations of core journalism and mass communication concepts. The book covers journalism history, principles, and practices across print, broadcast, and digital media platfo...