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Understanding and improving the functional and nutritional properties of milk
Comprehensive coverage of the latest research in isolating and analysing the diverse range of compounds in milk Reviews the genetic factors that affect milk composition, as well as the ways milk chemistry can affect sensory quality Explores the importance of milk as a valuable commodity
Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of chickens
Very strong focus on key advances in understanding chicken behaviour, including sensory perception, pain and stress responses, learning and cognition as well as social behaviour Coverage of latest wearable, video and acoustic technologies to monitor chicken welfare Comprehensive coverage of welfare issues across the value chain, from hatcheries to catching, transport and slaughter
Energy-smart farming
Comprehensive assessment of global agricultural on-farm energy costs, such as lighting and ventilation systems, operation and maintenance of farm machinery, as well as water and irrigation management Explores the development of alternative, renewable energy systems, such as agrivoltaics, biomass heat technologies and anaerobic digestion for producing biogas from organic waste Considers the practical application and implementation of energy-smart farming technologies in crop and livestock production, presenting case studies on energy-smart dairy, pig and poultry farming
Seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein
Summarises current advances in the use of seaweed and microalgae as alternative sources of protein primarily in the livestock sector Provides an authoritative assessment on the need for alternative protein/energy sources in the agricultural market Highlights the adaptability of seaweed/macroalgae for use across different diets (e.g. human, ruminant, swine, poultry, marine)
The sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems
Strong coverage of improving smallholder access to key inputs, from seeds to nutrition and pest management Reviews ways of improving public and private sector extension support as well as market access for smallholders Chapter authors mix research expertise and practical experience of successful project implementation on the ground
Advances in monitoring of native and invasive insect pests of crops
Highlights the relationship between climate change and the emergence of invasive insect crop pests Considers the key challenges facing the identification of crop insect pests and the role of new, emerging technologies in improving the rate of detection (e.g. image-based, DNA barcoding) Reviews the establishment of successful integrated pest management (IPM) programmes to control and/or eradicate the existence of invasive species
Microbial bioprotectants for plant disease management
A comprehensive review of the recent developments in microbial bioprotectants Covers key classifications of bioprotectants: bacterial (e.g. Bacillus spp.), fungal (e.g. Trichoderma spp.), and viral (e.g. bacteriophages) Discusses the general issues that arise with the use of key bioprotectants throughout agriculture (e.g. risk of development of resistance against bioprotectants)
Advances in plant phenotyping for more sustainable crop production
Comprehensive review of the development of plant phenotyping as a research field in a wide range of scientific communities Explores key advances in the use of plant phenotyping techniques to improve yield, growth and resource-use efficiency, such as robotics, aerial systems, sensors and controlled environments Offers a detailed analysis of the benefits of plant phenotyping through selected case studies that demonstrate the use of phenotyping techniques in analysing crop functionality and improving crop responses to abiotic and biotic stresses
Understanding and preventing soil erosion
Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion processes Considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures to reduce soil erosion, including buffer strips, zero/no-tillage and cover crops Addresses recent advances in techniques used to measure, predict, track and model soil erosion, including digital soil mapping and proximal instrumental techniques
Understanding and fostering soil carbon sequestration
Highlights the increasing role of soils as an important and dynamic part of the global carbon cycle and their potential role in counteracting increasing atmospheric CO2 concentrations Explores key aspects of soil carbon sequestration in different environments and soil types Provides a comprehensive review of socioeconomic, legal and policy issues surrounding the adoption of soil carbon sequestration practices across the globe
