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...

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...

For more than a decade, Mishra tells us, he has pondered a book about the Buddha—whether a historical novel about Siddhartha Gautama, the man who brought about "a revolution of ideas in North India" more than two and a half millennia ago, or a study of his teachings and their influence on Western writers. But, as these projects foundered, Mishra came to accept that his own journey of self-discovery was beginning. The final product mixes an account of the Buddha with the story of Mishra's p...

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 ...

Precision has always been one of the five most important attributes of a weapon, with operational range, striking power, volume of fire and portability being the other four. The stateof- the-art precision-guided munitions (PGMs) combine all these attributes to make them a potent force multiplier in the contemporary battlefield. Emergence and subsequent maturity of PGMs, made possible mainly due to advances in electronics, optoelectronics and optics, is one of the most significant developme...

This textbook introduces intelligent manufacturing concepts and strategies toward systems’ best performance, especially concerning design and operations. It simplifies theory concepts through examples of real‑life systems worldwide and presents many modern concepts such as sensor‑based intelligent control systems, industrial decision‑making, CAD/CAP/CAM integration in intelligent manufacturing, production control, augmented reality/mixed reality, cloud manufacturing, and manufacturing exec...

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...

Industry 5.0 Leveraging Technologies: Net Zero Pathways Through Sustainable Approaches offers an important combination of Industry 5.0 innovations with net-zero approaches. The book illustrates how this synergy can drive sustainable growth and create a lasting positive impact on both the economy and the environment. Readers will find topics on AI, IoT, and advanced manufacturing, with much emphasis on strategies related to carbon reduction and climate change. By highlighting emerging trend...

Journalism and Social Responsibility examines modern journalism issues including social media ethics, citizen journalism, and media literacy challenges. In an era of rapid information flow, journalism faces unprecedented ethical and structural challenges. The book delves into complex ethical dilemmas—balancing public interest with privacy, truth with harm, speed with accuracy, and advocacy with impartiality. Modern issues such as social media ethics, citizen journalism credibility, media l...

This book captures the proceedings of the International Conference on Advancement in Engineering and Science: Recent Trends and Applications, held at the Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College of Engineering, Satara, Maharashtra, India. It highlights the synergy between theoretical research and practical applications to address pressing global and societal needs.The book looks into a diverse range of technical domains, providing in-depth coverage of artificial intelligence, automation, en...

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...