Sustainable agriculture is at a critical crossroads as global food demand rises alongside challenges such as soil degradation, climate change, and declining resource efficiency. Sustainable Agri-Productivity: A Roadmap to Hunger Alleviation using Beneficial Microbes addresses these pressing concerns by presenting microbes as key drivers of resilient and productive agroecosystems. This book aims to bridge the gap between fundamental microbial science and its practical applications ...

This important text/reference presents the first dedicated review of techniques for contactless 3D fingerprint identification, including novel and previously unpublished research. The text provides a systematic introduction to 3D fingerprint identification, covering the latest advancements in contactless 2D and 3D sensing technologies, and detailed discussions on each key aspect in the development of an effective 3D fingerprint identification system.Topics and features: introduces ...

This book highlights plastic pollution, especially microplastics, and the consequences on the environment and on the human diet through food chain/web transmission and contamination through processing and packaging of various human food items including water and beverages. This book provides a detailed outlook on the microplastics, their origin, distribution, categories, presence in human food items and their impact on the ecosystem, organisms and so forth. It covers updated information on...

The digital frontier is more vulnerable than ever in today's interconnected world. Cybersecurity breaches are on the rise, and individuals and organisations are at risk of falling victim to cyber threats. But fear not, for "Cyber Sentinel: Safeguarding the Digital Frontier " will empower you with the knowledge and tools to defend against these attacks.From understanding the evolution of technology to exploring the need for cybersecurity, this comprehensive guide takes you through th...

Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Handbook, Second Edition, provides a contemporary resource on the practical monitoring of power plant operation, with a focus on efficiency, reliability, accuracy, cost and safety. It includes comprehensive listings of operating values and ranges of parameters for temperature, pressure, flow and levels of both conventional thermal power plant and combined/cogen plants, supercritical plants and once-through boilers. It is updated to include tables, ch...

The book discusses instrumentation and control in modern fossil fuel power plants, with an emphasis on selecting the most appropriate systems subject to constraints engineers have for their projects. It provides all the plant process and design details, including specification sheets and standards currently followed in the plant. Among the unique features of the book are the inclusion of control loop strategies and BMS/FSSS step by step logic, coverage of analytical instruments and technol...

This book explores the complex interactions between plants and parasitic nematodes, with a particular focus on the natural chemical defenses plants deploy against these agricultural pests. As nematode infestations continue to cause major crop losses globally, this book addresses the urgent need for sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides. The book comprises eight in-depth chapters, examining the biochemical and physiological roles of phytochemicals in plant defense, ...

It's not a book.That's the first mistake everyone makes.Books end. Books behave. Books don't look back.This one remembers.Every finger that trembled across its spine.Every name that dared to speak aloud while holding it.Every soul that bled into its margins,thinking they were the author.The pages turn themselves, sometimes.Or refuse to turn at all.Some stay blank until the right eyes fall on them.Others...

Human Anatomy and Physiology - A Practical Manual is the ultimate guide for anyone pursuing a Diploma in Pharmacy. It has been specifically structured to meet the requirements of the ER-20 syllabus of Pharmacy Council of India, making it an indispensable resource for all pharmacy students. Featuring 36 comprehensive experiments, covering almost all body systems, this manual is an essential tool for anyone seeking to understand the intricate functions of the human body.Each experimen...

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is at a pivotal moment in its evolution. With the increasing demand for cleaner transportation solutions and the growing market for EVs, there has never been a more critical time to explore the opportunities and challenges facing this rapidly changing landscape.This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the EV industry, from the rise of electric vehicles to the latest advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure. We wi...

Supervised and unsupervised machine learning made easy in Scala with this quick-start guide.Key FeaturesConstruct and deploy machine learning systems that learn from your data and give accurate predictionsUnleash the power of Spark ML along with popular machine learning algorithms to solve complex tasks in Scala.Solve hands-on problems by combining popular neural network architectures such as LSTM and CNN using Scala with DeepLearning4j library...

'India Shaping its Chip Industry'; India's journey into the realm of semiconductors began with a promising start in the 1980s. However, the nation gradually became heavily reliant on imports, a vulnerability that was starkly exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. As global supply chains faltered, the disruption highlighted the urgent need for self-sufficiency in critical technologies.Recognizing the strategic importance of semiconductor technology, the Prime Minister has made a reso...