Acquiring information relating to objects that are geographically inaccessible to collect data is known as remote sensing. It is used in a number of fields such as military intelligence, oceanography,
Water is the most abundant resource on our planet, but fresh water is scarce. The need of fresh, useful and drinkable water is increasing rapidly but the resources are not. Thus, water resource planni
Agricultural soil science is a sub discipline of soil science which studies the edaphic conditions related to the production of food. It provides a holistic understanding of soil and its relation to t
Biochemistry studies the processes that occur within an organism. It has evolved as a field over the past few decades and has successfully been able to explain the complexities of life. It studies str
Genetic engineering is the modification of an organism’s genome by using biotechnology. It is used to modify genes and to change their genetic trait. There are a number of techniques that are used in
Petrology is a branch of geology which is mainly concerned with the study and classification of rocks. It can be divided into a number of branches such as igneous petrology, sedimentary petrology, met
Forestry refers to the study and practice of preserving, maintaining, repairing, creating, and using forest resources in an optimum way. It includes natural water quality management, landscape protect
Plant genetics and breeding is a vast field of study. In modern times, the manipulation of plant genes in order to alter specific traits of plants has become possible, due to the advancement of scienc
Molecular biology encompasses all the processes that occur between biomolecules present in a cell. It is an important field as it contributes to the research as well as practice of allied fields like
Solar power generation is an important field in the area of renewable energy. The study of solar power generation concerns itself with the effective harnessing and storage of electricity that has been
Renewable energy is defined as energy harnessed from natural resources that can be easily replenished. This book on renewable energy takes into account renewable energy technology and green energy pra
Atmospheric science deals with the study of the layers of the atmosphere, and studies the atmospheric composition of those regions. It branches out into various sub-fields such as atmospheric chemistr
Plant biotechnology refers to the study and practice of plant breeding, which comprises of altering plant traits in order to achieve specific plant characteristics. It comprises various methods namely
Disasters can disturb not only the ecological but also the economic balance of any community. It is thus important to be prepared for disasters and take up measures to mitigate its adverse effects. Th
Sustenance of energy is a prime concern of the modern world, especially due to the growing population and depleting resources. This book is the collective contribution of internationally renowned scie
As an economic activity, crop production has a significant role to play. There can be many factors which can adversely affect the crops and in turn affect the economy. Hence, the aspect of economic se
Food safety and quality control are two very important aspects of the food industry. This innovative and comprehensive book integrates the well-developed theory and practical applications of food scie
Groundwater hydrology is an emerging field of study that focuses upon movement, quality as well as availability of groundwater. The prominent topics such as groundwater modelling, availability of grou
Dairy farming, as a sub-discipline of agriculture has gained global significance. It has become one of the important economic activities in many countries around the world. This book on dairy farming
Environmental engineering refers to the integration of environment aspects along with the principles and techniques of engineering to provide solutions for various environmental issues and challenges
Plant science has progressed significantly in the last few decades. A multitude of researches have been conducted across diverse branches of plant sciences like genetics, evolution, etc. This book is
As a discipline, evolutionary biology integrates the study of evolution and the principles of biology. It has contributed significantly towards understanding of anatomy and physiology of a multitude o
The enhancement of agricultural productivity is important for the economic growth of any country. This book presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Discussed herein are
Urban development, emerging consumption trends and reckless industrialization are some of the factors behind increasing environmental pollution. This book traces the progress of this field and highlig
Taste analysis is a complex sensory procedure and many sensory mechanisms are involved in its perception. This book presents all the processes associated with sensory analysis of food in the most comp
Disasters cause a major loss of life and property. Both manmade and natural disasters have severe impacts on the society. The researches presented in this book revolve around the design, development a
The study of animal genetics and breeding are essential for practices like animal husbandry, etc. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of animal genetics which will enable the re
