Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production,Processing, and Storage, Second Edition, (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)

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Revised and expanded throughout, this latest edition of the bestselling Seeds Handbook: Biology, Production, Processing, and Storage includes valuable information on all areas of seed biology, production, and processing. The author, one of the most respected and prolific scientists in the field, identifies current developments in seed testing and certification, storage, transportation, and distribution. Tracking the evolution and advancement of seed industries and technologies, he fully covers the development and supply of high-quality seeds for every key agronomic and horticulture crop. Contains methods to enhance the genetic and physiological characteristics of more than 80 major and minor crops With an abundance of current research and additional figures and illustrations, this edition of the Seeds Handbook offers chapters on modern biotechnological issues such as the production of synthetic seeds, loss-reduction biotechnologies, and new strategies in the seed production industry. It provides in-depth information on burgeoning areas of seed science including tissue culture and cellular totipotency, induction and regeneration protocols, development and maturation, hormone requirements, drying and storage of somatic embryos, protective encapsulation, and crop applications. With an eye to the future, it looks at challenges in the provision and enhancement of seeds for crop plants, practical methods of seed production and micropropagation, genetically modified seeds, and world food security.

Handbook of Biological Active Phytochemicals & Their Activity

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Handbook of Biological Active Phytochemicals & Their Activity
James A. Duke
Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0849336708

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CRC Handbook of Biologically Active Phytochemicals and Their Activities presents an alphabetical catalog of some 3,000 biologically active phytochemicals (elements and compounds) from higher plants. The data includes at least one and in some cases as many as 25 biological activities for each phytochemical. The book's tables also provide data on effective dose, inhibitory concentrations, and lethal and/or toxic doses. Entries after 1990 indicate the source of the data. CRC Handbook of Biologically Active Phytochemicals and Their Activities makes it possible for the first time to locate the concentration of many compounds in plants and compare this data with dosage information to calculate how much of a given plant food it would take to cause lethality, antioxidant activity, hypoglycemic activity, or artemicidal activity. These handy tables of hard-to-find information make this book an indispensable resource for pharmacologists, toxicologists, nutritionists, pharmacognocists, and food scientists.

The GMO Handbook: Genetically Modified Animals, Microbes, and Plants in Biotechnology

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The GMO Handbook: Genetically Modified Animals, Microbes, and Plants in Biotechnology

Manufacturer: Humana Press
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ASIN: 1588293076

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A comprehensive and accessible survey of the best current accomplishments of GMO research in all their complexity and ramifications. The authors introduce the fundamentals of biotechnology as a scientific discipline, show how GMO research is conducted today, discuss the problems that have arisen from genetic technology and the tools needed to resolve them, and describes how GMO-derived technology may impact our lives in the future. On the technical side, the authors examine a wide range of current technologies employed for constructing GMOs, and describe approaches to novel research, appropriate protocols, and the process of constructing and screening a GMO. The discussion of plant and animal cells covers new strategies employed and the large-scale expression and purification of recombinant products in cultured cells. Social political, and legal issues are also discussed.

Handbook of Genetics ; Classical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Evolution

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Handbook of Genetics ; Classical Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Evolution
A.V.S.S. Sambamurty
Manufacturer: Shri Sai Printographers
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ASIN: 8187798033

Handbook of Industrial Cell Culture: Mammalian, Microbial, and Plant Cells

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Handbook of Industrial Cell Culture: Mammalian, Microbial, and Plant Cells

Manufacturer: Humana Press
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ASIN: 1588290328

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A diverse team of researchers, technologists, and engineers describe, in simple and practical language, the major current and evolving technologies for improving the biocatalytic capabilities of mammalian, microbial, and plant cells. The authors present state-of-the-art techniques, proven methods, and strategies for industrial screening, cultivation, and scale-up of these cells, and describe their biotech and industrial uses. Special emphasis is given to the solving critical issues encountered during the discovery of new drugs, process development, and the manufacture of new and existing compounds. Other topics include recombinant protein expression, bioinformatics, high throughput screening, analytical tools in biotechnology, DNA shuffling, and genomics discovery.

Handbook of Plant Biotechnology (Life Sciences)

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Handbook of Plant Biotechnology (Life Sciences)

Manufacturer: Wiley
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ASIN: 047185199X

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This important reference is the first work on Plant Biotechnology. Written by an international team of experienced researchers and professionals from both academia and industry, it will bring together the principles and practice of contemporary plant biotechnology to include:
* the techniques of plant genetic modification - applications of plant biotechnology, crop improvement in agriculture and a production system for pharmaceutical proteins
* ethics and safety issues - public perception, public relations, scale-up and testing, and legislation within the business of plant biotechnology.

Handbook of Plant Cell Culture: Perennial Crops (Handbook of Plant Cell Culture)

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Handbook of Plant Cell Culture: Perennial Crops (Handbook of Plant Cell Culture)
Zhenghua Chen , David A. Evans , William R. Sharp , and Philip V. Ammirato
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
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Laboratory Handbook for the Fractionation of Natural Extracts

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Laboratory Handbook for the Fractionation of Natural Extracts
Peter Houghton , and Amala Raman
Manufacturer: Springer
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ASIN: 0412749106

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This laboratory manual will be welcomed by all research scientists involved in the extraction, fractionation and isolation of compounds from natural materials, especially those working with plants. The book is clear and concise, and features practical exercises to illustrate the techniques described in every chapter. It will provide an invaluable research reference tool for those scientists investigating the potential benefits of ethnomedicine and the properties of chemicals isolated from natural flora.

Handbook of Plant Cell Culture: Ornamental Species (Handbook of Plant Cell Culture)

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Handbook of Plant Cell Culture: Ornamental Species (Handbook of Plant Cell Culture)
Philip V. Ammirato , David A. Evans , William R. Sharp , and Y. P. S. Bajaj
Manufacturer: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
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Surfactants are used throughout industry as components in a huge range of formulated products or as effect chemicals in the production or processing of other materials. A detailed understanding of the basis of their activity is required by all those who use surfactants, yet the new graduate or postgraduate chemist or chemical engineer will generally have little or no experience of how and why surfactants work.Chemistry & Technology of Surfactants is aimed at new graduate or postgraduate level chemists and chemical engineers at the beginning their industrial careers and those in later life who become involved with surfactants for the first time. The book is a straightforward and practical survey of the chemistry of surfactants and their uses, providing a basic introduction to surfactant theory, information on the various types of surfactant and some application details. This will allow readers to build onto their scientific education the concepts and principles on which the successful use of surfactants, across a wide range of industries, is based.

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Surfactants: A Practical Handbook

Manufacturer: Hanser Gardner Publications
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ASIN: 1569902704

Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants: Alcohol Ethoxylates and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates

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Environmental and Human Safety of Major Surfactants: Alcohol Ethoxylates and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates
Sylvia S. Talmage
Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 1566700175

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The book summarizes and reviews the environmental and human safety of two classes of nonionic surfactants-alcohol ethoxylates (AE) and alkylphenol ethoxylates (APE). This unique resource contains critical data from published sources as well as from unpublished studies submitted by Soap and Detergent Association member companies. It reviews information on product chemistry and analysis, biodegradation, environmental levels (including fate and distribution), aquatic toxicity, and human safety. Recently developed analytical techniques for the extraction, separation, detection, and measurement of nonionic surfactants and their metabolites in environmental samples are described. Results of biodegradation studies performed with a variety of test systems are tabulated, as are results of field studies at wastewater treatment plants. Reported comparisons of environmental levels with results of acute and chronic aquatic toxicity tests are provided. The information on the toxicity and irritation potential of AE and APE surfactants includes data from in vitro, mammalian, and human studies.

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Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena
Milton J. Rosen
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
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ASIN: 0471836516

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The Second Edition has been updated to reflect recent advances in our knowledge of theory and practices. New applications run the gamut from microelectronics and magnetic recording, to biotechnology and nonconventional energy conversion. There is a new chapter on the interactions between surfactants. New sections have been added, and original sections expanded, on such topics as ultralow liquid-liquid interfacial tension, microemulsions, miniemulsions, and multiple emulsions, liquid crystal formation, hydrotropy, and steric forces in the stabilization of dispersions. There is also new material on lime soap dispersing agents, fabric softeners, adsorption and wetting of solid surfaces--both equilibrium and nonequilibrium, the relationship between adsorption and micellation in aqueous solutions and its effect on surface tension reduction, and factors determining micellar structure and shape.

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This book is the premier text on the properties and applications of surfactants. The third edition is completely updated and revised, including new information on gemini surfactants (a new type of powerful surfactant), superspreading (or superwetting) by aqueous surfactant solutions of highly hydrophobic surfaces (important in agricultural applications), and dynamic surface tension (an important interfacial property not covered in the first two editions).
* Clearly explains the mechanisms by which surfactants operate in interfacial processes
* Uses a minimum of mathematics in explanation of topics, making it easy-to-understand and very user-friendly
* Problems are included at the end of each chapter
* Includes many tables of data as reference that are not compiled elsewhere
* Milton J Rosen is an expert in the field of Surfactant research

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Silicone Surfactants (Surfactant Science)

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Silicone Surfactants (Surfactant Science)

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ASIN: 0824700104

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"Serves as a comprehensive introduction to the preparation, uses, and physical chemistry of silicone surfactants--focusing on silicone polyoxyalkylene copolymers that are surface active in both aqueous and nonaqueous systems. Covers applications in the manufacture of polyurethane foam, coatings, wetting agents, fabric finishes, and polymer surface modifiers."

Surfactants in Cosmetics (Surfactant Science)

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Surfactants in Cosmetics (Surfactant Science)

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ASIN: 0824798058

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"Second Edition provides a thorough, up-to-date treatment of the fundamental behavior of surface active agents in solutions, their interaction with biological structures from proteins and membranes to the stratum corneum and epidermis, and their performance in formulations such as shampoos, dentifrice, aerosols, and skin cleansers."

Surfactants and Cosolvents for NAPL Remediation A Technology Practices Manual (Aatdf Monograph Series.)

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Surfactants and Cosolvents for NAPL Remediation A Technology Practices Manual (Aatdf Monograph Series.)
Donald F. Lowe , Carroll L. Oubre , and C. H. Ward
Manufacturer: CRC
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0849341175

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A $19.3 million Department of Defense grant to Rice University funds the Advanced Applied Technology Demonstration Facility (AATDF). One of the project goals is the development of reduction strategies for nonaqueous phase liquids (NAPLs) in the subsurface. Surfactants and Cosolvents for NAPL Remediation records the results of AATDF research. The manual is a guide to the practical application of surfactants/cosolvent for in situ remediation. It is targeted to decision makers and anyone concerned with the design or implementation of these technologies. The book discusses the situational viability of surfactants/cosolvents , the possible results, design, and operation. It includes case studies, step-by-step guidance, and project cost work sheets. The successful results of the AATDF research, as documented Surfactants and Cosolvents for NAPL Remediation, are an invaluable contribution to the future of subsurface remediation. Without source NAPL reduction, the alternative is decades of plume management through pump-and-treat.

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I think there are many examples in this book, but I found the physical and mathematical model about the cosolvent flushing is not enough, also,I belive more details about the its actual design can help me to understand this remediation methods.

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Defoaming (Surfactant Science)

Manufacturer: CRC
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ASIN: 0824787706

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Reviews all known antifoam mechanisms, and discusses the appropriate practical approaches for solving foam control problems in a variety of industrial contexts. These range from crude oil production to detergent formulation.

Liquid Detergents (Surfactant Science Series)

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Liquid Detergents (Surfactant Science Series)

Manufacturer: Marcel Dekker
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0824793919

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Covers all fundamental theories, practical applications, and manufacturing aspects of liquid detergents, from hand dishwashing liquids and liquid laundry detergents to household hard surface cleaners. Contains over 1500 up-to-date references-including patents in each product category-and nearly 300 helpful figures and tables.

Dynamics of Surfactant Self-Assemblies: Micelles, Microemulsions, Vesicles and Lyotropic Phases (Surfactant Science)

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Dynamics of Surfactant Self-Assemblies: Micelles, Microemulsions, Vesicles and Lyotropic Phases (Surfactant Science)

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ASIN: 0824758226

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Dynamics of Surfactant Self-Assemblies explains the dynamics of micellar equilibria, tracking surfactant exchange, and micelle formation/breakdown processes. Highlighting the structural similarities of amphiphilic block copolymers to surfactants, this volume elucidates the dynamics of more complex self-assemblies that surfactants and amphiphilic block copolymers form in solutions. The book first discusses self-assembling processes taking place in aqueous surfactant solutions and the dynamic character of surfactant self-assemblies. The next chapter reviews methods that permit the study of the dynamics of self-assemblies. The dynamics of micelles of surfactants and block copolymers, solubilized systems, microemulsions, vesicles, and lyotropic liquid crystals/mesophases are reviewed successively. The authors point out the similarities and differences in the behavior of these different self-assemblies. Much emphasis is put on the processes of surfactant exchange and of micelle formation/breakdown that determine the surfactant residence time in micelles, and the micelle lifetime. The last three chapters cover topics for which the dynamics of surfactant self-assemblies can be important for a better understanding of observed behaviors: dynamics of surfactant adsorption on surfaces, rheology of viscoelastic surfactant solutions, and kinetics of chemical reactions performed in surfactant self-assemblies used as microreactors. Dynamics of Surfactant Self-Assemblies offers a unique and comprehensive review of the literature that exists on the dynamics of the various surfactant self-assemblies and a unified perspective on this topic. It provides researchers with a useful guide for the dynamics of the surfactant systems that they wish to investigate.

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