What happens in the moment before you cross?Every day you walk through dozens of doors without a single thought. You cross thresholds of space, of time, of identity, of relationship, barely registering that anything has changed. But something has changed. Something always changes. And the quality of that change, whether you cross blindly or with full attention, determines far more about your life than you have ever been told.In THE THRESHOLD, author Mohammad Yusuf takes rea...

Architectural inscriptions are a fascinating aspect of Islamic cultural heritage because of their rich and diverse historical contents and artistic merits. These inscriptions help us understand the advent of Islam and its gradual diffusion in Bengal, which eventually resulted in a Muslim majority region, making the Bengali Muslims the second largest linguistic group in the Islamic world.This book is an interpretive study of the Arabic and Persian epigraphic texts of Bengal in the w...

Demand for agricultural crops and nutritional requirement continues to escalate in response to increasing population. Also, climate change exerts adverse effects on agriculture crop productivity. Plant researchers have, therefore, focused to identify the scientific approaches that minimize the negative impacts of climate change on agricultural crops. Thus, it is the need of the hour to expedite the process for improving stress tolerance mechanisms in agricultural crops against various envi...

The entire range of the developmental process in plants is regulated by a shift in the hormonal concentration, tissue sensitivity and their interaction with the factors operating around the plants. Phytohormones play a crucial role in regulating the direction of plant in a coordinated fashion in association with metabolism that provides energy and the building blocks to generate the form that we recognize as a plant. Out of the recognized hormones, attention has largely been focused on Aux...

This book presents the state of the skill of understanding brassinosteroids (BRs) signaling plus crosstalk with phytohormone and their association in plant adaptation to abiotic stresses comprising physiological, biochemical, and molecular developments. Due to progressively adverse environmental conditions and scarce natural resources, high-efficient crops have become more important than ever. For the successful improvement of stress-tolerant plants, it is vital to understand the precise s...

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is recognized as a crucial signaling molecule that mediates physiological and biochemical processes in plants, regulating various development and stress responses. Hydrogen Peroxide: Signalling Mechanisms and Crosstalk in Plant Development and Stress Responses presents a comprehensive overview of hydrogen peroxide’s modes of action in plants demonstrating the important role played in plant stress signaling and communication. It introduces key topics in H2O...

As the textile industry seeks innovative solutions to meet evolving consumer demands and environmental challenges, biotechnology emerges as a pivotal player in driving transformative change. With its ability to create novel materials, enhance textile qualities, and establish sustainable production processes, biotechnology is poised to play an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of textiles. Recognizing the importance of this intersection between biotechnology and textile technolo...

This book features perspectives on advances in textile coloration technologies. It provides a comprehensive and holistic overview, supporting rapid and efficient entry of new researchers into emerging subjects within textile engineering and technology.FEATURESIntroduces current, reliable coloration technologiesExplains emerging coloration technologies from a multidisciplinary point of viewDiscusses future R&D opportuni...

This book offers an in-depth examination of wetland ecosystems, delving into their intricacies from three critical perspectives—limnological, bio-geochemical, and economic. It takes an interdisciplinary approach, seamlessly merging insights from limnology and bio-geochemistry to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between organisms and chemical processes in wetlands. It notably emphasizes the economic significance of wetlands, advocating for susta...

The proposed book will serve as a comprehensive reference material for the evolving landscape of silk science and technology. This work is designed to provide researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals with a forward-looking perspective on the advancements in processing and application potentials. Focused on the processing techniques and diverse applications of silk, this volume will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, and professionals involved ...

This book highlights the latest advancements in textile finishing, covering various techniques, technologies, and trends. It begins with an overview of mechanical and chemical processes used in the textile industry, emphasizing sustainable practices like yarn sizing and textile finishes for wellness. Functional finishes in outdoor textiles for enhanced comfort are also discussed. The book explores advancements in polymeric materials and emerging trends in polymers for textile finishing. It...

In the recent past, threats from climate change and unforeseeable environmental extremes to plant growth and productivity have consistently increased. The climate change-driven effects, especially from unpredictable environmental fluctuations, can result in an increased prevalence of abiotic and biotic stresses in plants. These stresses have slowed down the global yields of crop plants. On the other hand, food security for the rapidly growing human population in a sustainable ecosystem is ...