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Soil fertility is the capability of soil to supply essential plant nutrients. Soil fertility has a direct impact on crop yield. Some of the aspects which affect soil fertility are soil depth, internal drainage, soil pH, presence of microorganisms, etc. Fertilizers are either natural or synthetic substances which are added to soil to enhance its fertility. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to soil fertility and fertilizers. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject of agriculture and food economics. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of these subjects. Agriculture refers to the cultivation and breeding of plants, animals, fungi, etc. It has various branches like animal husbandry, horticulture, organic farming, extensive farming, and nomadic farming, etc. Food economics is an important part of agriculture because it provides information about the different agribusinesses and their profitability. It also plays a crucial role in the formulation of policies concerning food and agriculture. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and their applications in the area of agriculture and food economics. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this field, will benefit alike from the book.

Botany is a branch of biology which studies plants. Some of the topics included in this subject are reproduction, plant diseases, plant taxonomy, structure and growth of plant and biochemistry. New techniques that have been developed in this field include live cell imaging, electron microscopy, optical microscopy, etc. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.

The branch of science which helps in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in animals is known as veterinary science. Different species of domesticated as well as wild animals are treated under this field. Veterinary science also helps in monitoring animals to prevent zoonotic diseases such as anthrax, cat-scratch disease, Chagas disease, Ebola virus disease, etc. This book includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to veterinary science. With its detailed analyses and data, it will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

Alternative medicine refers to the medical practices that are regarded as unorthodox by the doctors as they are unproven with respect to their effect in treating diseases. Some examples for these medical practices are naturopathy, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, etc. This book traces the progress of the field of alternative medicine and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. The text presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of complementary and alternative medicine and the recent advancements in this field. The book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers and researchers.

Exercise and sports are important aspects of human life. Exercise science studies the impact of exercise and diet on the physical fitness of an individual and helps in developing a better understanding of human health. Physical education and exercise play a significant role in sports. They help in enhancing athletic performance. Some of the areas which overlap with the subject of physical education, sports and exercise science are physiology, anatomy and biokinetics. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on physical education, exercise science and sports, have been included in this book. It will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

Molecular biology studies those activities of cellular molecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, which are essential for cell maintenance and cell functioning. The mapping of transfer of biological sequential information is the central concern of this field. Molecular cloning, DNA copying through polymerase chain reaction (PCR), molecular blotting and probing, the preparation of microarrays are some of the modern applications of molecular biology. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. Most of the topics introduced herein cover new techniques and applications of this field. For all those who are interested in molecular biology, this book can prove to be an essential guide.

Gene manipulation is the modification of genetic elements in plants and animals for commercial purposes. This book on gene manipulation strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Technological development that has greatly affected this field has also been presented. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe that are related to the genome. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of this field. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about gene manipulation.

The branch of science that studies the chemical characteristics of soil is known as soil chemistry. It is affected by mineral composition and environmental factors. Soil chemistry also helps in understanding the contaminants that are present in soil. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of soil chemistry. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Plant cell biology studies plant cell structures and their functions. It concentrates on the metabolic and physiological processes that occur within the plant cell at the molecular and microscopic level. Plant cells can be classified into parenchyma cells and collenchyma cells. Plant cell biology is especially important in the genetic modification of crops. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of plant cell biology and the recent researches in this field. It aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area.