Practical Biochemistry provides both foundational knowledge and advanced insights into biochemistry, including the basic compounds, and laboratory methods. The book is designed for students and academic professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the practical aspects of the subject. The book is systematically divided into five sections, each dedicated to a specific category of macromolecules and related biochemical techniques: 1) Carbohydrates, 2) Proteins, 3) Nucleic acids, 4) Lipids, 5) Supplementary Techniques and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Each chapter within these sections is structured to provide a thorough understanding of the aim, principles, procedures, and practical applications of biochemical techniques. Key features: . Comprehensive Information: meticulously organized and structured chapters provide a thorough and methodical approach to learning . Additional Learning Tools: 'Did You Know' segments and 'Viva Voice' questions enrich the learning experience by offering interesting facts and stimulating critical thinking . Practical Focus: Step-by-step guides aid readers in understanding and applying the techniques in the lab . Safety and Accuracy: teaches how to conduct safe and accurate experiments with precautions . Accessible Language: simple and lucid language helps beginners to understand complex biochemical concepts.

Handbook of Integrated Weed Management for Major Field Crops provides a comprehensive guide to the identification, ecology, and management of weeds in key agricultural crops such as rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane, oilseeds, pulses, and more. The book highlights an integrated approach to weed control, combining cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical methods. Each chapter focuses on specific crops, detailing tailored strategies for effective weed management in diverse agroecological zones. The text also explores weed biology, crop competition, and the role of environmental factors in weed proliferation. With an emphasis on sustainability and economic efficiency, this handbook is a crucial resource for students, researchers, farm managers, and agricultural professionals seeking practical and ecological weed management solutions. Key Features: - Comprehensive coverage of weed identification, biology, and ecology. - Focus on integrated weed management strategies across major field crops. - Detailed weed control approaches for specific crops. - Emphasis on sustainable and economically efficient practices. - Essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals in agriculture.

The Future of Agriculture: IoT, AI and Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Farming explores how cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Blockchain are transforming farming for a sustainable future. Addressing challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and food supply chain inefficiencies, the book highlights how these technologies can improve decision-making, enhance crop yields, and increase transparency in agriculture. With a blend of theory and real-world applications, it covers everything from AI-driven pesticide prediction and disease identification to using Blockchain for efficient food supply chain management. This comprehensive guide is essential for researchers, professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and sustainable farming. Key Features: - Introduction to Digital Twin technology for sustainable farming - Practical applications of AI and IoT in agriculture - Blockchain's role in food supply chain management - Frameworks for precision agriculture and access to government schemes - Insights on integrating AI, IoT, and Blockchain into solid waste management systems

Decolorization by Thanatephorus cucumeris Dec 1 explores the innovative use of the newly isolated fungal strain Dec1 in the biodegradation of recalcitrant colored substances produced by various industries. The book details the purification and characterization of key enzymes responsible for Dec1's activity, including peroxidases, aryl alcohol oxidase, and the newly discovered TcVP1. It highlights the successful cloning and high-yield production of recombinant DyP (rDyP) through a transformed Aspergillus oryzae, as well as the development of an optimized immobilization and H2O2 supply system to prevent rDyP inactivation. The application of Thanatephorus cucumeris Dec 1 in treating kraft pulp bleaching effluent is discussed, demonstrating its effectiveness in removing colored substances and chlorinated organic compounds. This book is an essential resource for students tackling environmental challenges and engineers focused on innovative microbial solutions for the treatment of colored industrial effluents.

In the book, The Origin of Life in Fire and Ice, the author proposes a simple and direct path which may have caused the formation of one of the earliest organisms described using observations found in scientific literature: the last universal common ancestor (LUCA). The path is proposed to take place in the environment provided by hot springs in the presence of snow and ice, thus creating the ‘fire and ice’ conditions. The author guides the reader through several steps that ultimately lead to the beginning of life on our planet as we know it. The journey starts from the delivery of water and organic compounds to the early Earth by comet and asteroid impacts, progressing to the formation of vesicles in geysers, the entrapment of clay particles, amino acids and other ingredients in the vesicles, the formation of template-directed peptides, the elongation to peptides with catalytic activity, the association of catalytic peptides with aromatic compounds (including purines and pyrimidines), peptide catalyzed development of nucleotides, polymerization of nucleotides to RNA, the RNA world, and the stereochemical association with amino acids and peptides into the RNA-peptide world. These steps allow the RNA world to develop a code which forms the basis of the genetic code and ushers in the advent of LUCA. The fiery and icy path to the origin of life is simplified in this book for anyone interested in this intriguing subject.