Trends in Life Science Research

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Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine
BISAC: MED009000

The modern age life science research is more inclined towards interdisciplinary studies. Recent developments in the technologies have led to a better understanding of living systems, and this has removed the demarcations between various disciplines of life sciences. A new trend in life science incorporates biological research involving a merger of diverse disciplines such as microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, ecology and agriculture. This book is primarily written with the objective of providing standard information on recent topics in the fields of stress biology, molecular biology, ecology, agriculture, bioremediation, human diseases and over all, several biotechnological approaches towards the studies ranging from green photosynthesizing plants to human pathogens. The book encompasses topics on cyanobacteria, bacteria, fungi, higher plants, ecology and human diseases, distributed throughout eleven chapters for the benefit of graduate and postgraduate students as well as young researchers and scientists. The ever-increasing population has resulted in an increasing demand of food, medicine and other natural products. Researchers are continuously working to resolve and develop a better understanding of life and other biological processes; they need to conserve genes, plants and ecosystems, and the apprehension of land, water and environment have led to the strengthening of traditional disciplines as well as the emergence of diverse disciplines such as stress biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, agriculture and human health. This book imparts the latest developments and the state-of-the art knowledge in the specific fields of life sciences.

The subject matter is presented in a logical sequence so that it is easily understandable to the students and researchers. The recent information on the subject is integrated throughout the chapters. In addition, this book provides newer techniques and the use of modern tools in achieving the potential of microbiology, ecology, herbal medicine, biotechnology and stress biology; this is all used to understand the challenges found in life sciences. This book covers a wide range of topics, and the authors anticipate that the contents may appeal to a wider range of readers. Therefore, the authors present this book with great pleasure and express their most sincere gratitude to all the contributors and research scholars, namely Mr. Jainendra Pathak, Mr. Rajneesh, Ms. Vidya Singh, Mr. Deepak Kumar, Mr. Haseen Ahmed, Mr. Deepak K. Singh and Ms. Abha Pandey. They are also particularly thankful to Nova Science Publishers, Inc., for their continued patience and for the unfailing attention they have given to the publication of this book.

 

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Protection Strategies of Cyanobacteria against Ultraviolet Radiation
(Jainendra Pathak, Rajneesh, Vidya Singh, Deepak Kumar, Haseen Ahmed, Deepak K. Singh, Vinod K. Kannaujiya, Richa, Shailendra P. Singh, and Rajeshwar P. Sinha, Laboratory of Photobiology and Molecular Microbiology, Center of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, and others)

Chapter 2. Microbial Interactions in the Rhizosphere: The Significance of Plant Beneficial Microorganisms
(Umesh P. Shrivastava, Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Thakur Ram Multiple Campus, Birgunj, Nepal)

Chapter 3. Herbal Cures for Psoriasis, an Autoimmune Disorder
(Shashi Pandey Rai, Deepika Tripathi, Neha Pandey, Anjana Kumari, Krishna Kumar Rai, Apoorva, and Sanjay Kumar Rai, Laboratory of Morphogenesis, Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India)

Chapter 4. The Basics of Stem Cells and Their Role in Vision
(Mukesh Damala, Abhinav Reddy Kethiri, Fatemeh Tavakkoli, Enoch Raju, and Vivek Singh, Research Scholar, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India, and others)

Chapter 5. Tuberculosis: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment
(Anil Kumar, Vivek Kumar Kashyap, and Vikram Pal Gandhi, Centre for Life Science, School of Natural Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ratu-Lohardaga Road, Brambe, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, and others)

Chapter 6. Innate Immune Response during Bacterial Keratitis
(Sanhita Roy, Prashant Garg, and Mausita Karmakar, Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India, and others)

Chapter 7. Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced DNA Damage and Mechanisms of Repair in Cyanobacteria: An Overview
(Rajneesh, Ananya Chatterjee, Jainendra Pathak, Haseen Ahmed, Vidya Singh, Deepak K. Singh, Abha Pandey, Shailendra P. Singh, Richa, Donat-P. Häder, and Rajeshwar P. Sinha, Laboratory of Photobiology and Molecular Microbiology, Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, and others)

Chapter 8. Sustainability in Agroecosystems: Management Strategies Involving Herbicides and Organic Inputs
(Mahesh Kumar Singh, Biswadip Mukherjee, Chandra Mohan Kumar, Alka Singh, and Nandita Ghoshal, Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India)

Chapter 9. The Impacts of UV-B Radiation on the Enzymes of Nitrogen Metabolism in Cyanobacteria
(Abha Pandey, Haseen Ahmed, Deepak K. Singh, Vidya Singh, Deepak Kumar, Rajneesh, Jainendra Pathak, Shailendra P. Singh, and Rajeshwar P. Sinha, Laboratory of Photobiology and Molecular Microbiology, Centre of Advanced Study in Botany, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India)

Chapter 10. Crop Responses of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) to Sulfur Nutrition
(Wafaa M. Shukry, Maha M.S. Abdallah, Omar A. Elshehaby, and Doaa A. Galilah, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, and others)

Chapter 11. Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Improves the Ionic Status of Phaseolus vulgaris L.
(Wafaa M. Shukry, Gamal M. Abdel-Fattah, Mahmoud M.B. Shokr, and Mai A. Ahmed, Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, and others)

Index


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This book is highly useful and a must-read for students, researchers, and professionals in botany, biotechnology, environmental sciences, agriculture, molecular biology, and other streams of biological sciences.

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