This book provides a comprehensive overview of hazardous areas containing explosive gases, vapors, and combustible dust. It also discusses about the different types of protection techniques used in explosion-proof electrical equipment. This book further provides guidance on how to deal with electrical explosions caused by fires due to arcs and sparks caused by a failure in the design, manufacture, selection, installation, or maintenance of electrical equipment. Among the topics covered in ...

White rust caused by the fungus Albugo is the most devastating disease known to occur in more than 50 countries and infects about 400 plant species belonging to 31 families worldwide including important vegetable crucifers, oil yielding Brassicas, ornamental plants and numerous weeds. This book on “White Rust” deals with the aspects on “the disease” and “the pathogen” is vividly illustrated for stimulating, effective and easy reading and understanding. We are sure that this comprehensive t...

This book provides an extensive discussion of the most current techniques and applications of nanomaterials in processes that produce bioenergy. In view of the necessity of protecting the environment and rising global energy requirements, bioenergy has gained enormous and escalating attention as an eco-friendly substitute for conventional fuels. Biomass typically yields biogas, bio-oil, biodiesel, bio-alcohol, biohydrogen, biofuel, and several other bioenergy outputs. The generation of the...

This comprehensive volume offers an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in omics technologies and their practical applications across environmental science, agriculture, healthcare, and biotechnology. Covering key topics such as metagenomics for identifying beneficial microbes, bioremediation for environmental cleanup, bacteriophages, proteomics, epigenomics, and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, the book provides valuable insights into cutting-edge tools and methodologies. I...

Modern technology for sustainable agriculture is based primarily on three platforms, namely science, innovation and spatial technologies. These are considered as the three pioneer pillars of nation building. Spatial technologies play a vital role in improving soil quality, reducing the waste of water during irrigation and sharing agricultural information with farmers. With the help of terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial sensors, satellites and surveillance equipment, a large volume of geo-spa...

The integration of nanotechnology with biomaterials, diagnostic tools, analytical equipment, physiotherapy kits, and drug delivery agents has resulted in nanotherapeutics illustrated as a class of medicine with potential of research and development. This book illustrates synthesis, properties, and applications of nanotherapeutics in various healthcare-related issues including treatment of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, targeted drug delivery, anti-HIV-1 nanotherapeutics, antibacterial/antivi...

Progressive Computational Intelligence, Information Technology and Networking presents a rich and diverse collection of cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and innovative methodologies spanning across multiple domains of computer science, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. This comprehensive volume brings together different scholarly chapters contributed by researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the globe.The book explores a wide ar...

This two-volume set discusses recent approaches and technological innovations for sustainable agriculture in smallholder farming systems impacted by climate change. The systems covered include crop-based agricultural production, as well as aquaculture and livestock production as related systems using similar techniques to combat food security issues brought about by climate change and resource overuse. The chapters detail innovations involving crop diversification, soil resilience manageme...

This two-volume set discusses recent approaches and technological innovations for sustainable agriculture in smallholder farming systems impacted by climate change. The systems covered include crop-based agricultural production, as well as aquaculture and livestock production as related systems using similar techniques to combat food security issues brought about by climate change and resource overuse. The chapters detail innovations involving crop diversification, soil resilience manageme...

The book titled "Control Applications in Modern Power System - select proceedings of EPREC-2024" delves into in-depth discussions, case studies, and recent advancements within the burgeoning field of control systems. It specifically focuses on areas such as load frequency control, wide-area monitoring, control and instrumentation, optimization, intelligent control, energy management systems, and SCADA systems. The development of effective control strategies plays a pivotal role in managing...

This book contains current knowledge and the most recent developments in the field of halophyte biology, ecology, and potential uses. Halophytes are characterised as plants that can survive and complete their life cycle in highly saline environments. This book explores the adaptive mechanisms and special features of halophytes that allow them to grow in environments that are unsuitable for conventional crops and considers their role as a source of food, fuel, fodder, fibre, essential oils,...

Zero Waste: Management Practices for Environmental Sustainability presents approaches for resource management centered on reducing waste and reusing and recycling materials. It aims to save energy by reducing energy consumption associated with extracting, processing, and transporting raw materials and waste, and also to reduce and eventually eliminate the need for landfills and incinerators. This book presents the various principles, methods, and tools that can be used to address different...