Plant Sciences Reviews 2012

Plant Sciences Reviews 2012
Author: David Hemming
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2013
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1780643004

Plant Sciences Reviews 2012 provides scientists and students with analysis on key topics in current research, including plant diseases, genetics, climate impacts, biofuels and postharvest. Experts such as Frances Seymour, Roger Jones, Paul Christou and Errol Hewitt provide incisive reviews of their fields. Originally published online in CAB Reviews, this volume makes available in printed form the reviews in plant science published during 2012.

Infrared Spectroscopy in Conservation Science

Infrared Spectroscopy in Conservation Science
Author: Michele R. Derrick
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2000-03-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892364696

This book provides practical information on the use of infrared (IR) spectroscopy for the analysis of materials found in cultural objects. Designed for scientists and students in the fields of archaeology, art conservation, microscopy, forensics, chemistry, and optics, the book discusses techniques for examining the microscopic amounts of complex, aged components in objects such as paintings, sculptures, and archaeological fragments. Chapters include the history of infrared spectroscopy, the basic parameters of infrared absorption theory, IR instrumentation, analysis methods, sample collection and preparation, and spectra interpretation. The authors cite several case studies, such as examinations of Chumash Indian paints and the Dead Sea Scrolls. The Institute’s Tools for Conservation series provides practical scientific procedures and methodologies for the practice of conservation. The series is specifically directed to conservation scientists, conservators, and technical experts in related fields.

UV-VIS Spectroscopy and Its Applications

UV-VIS Spectroscopy and Its Applications
Author: Heinz-Helmut Perkampus
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013-03-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642774776

UV-VIS spectroscopy is one of the oldest methods in molecular spectroscopy. The definitive formulation of the Bouguer-Lambert Beer law in 1852 created the basis for the quantitative evaluation of absorption measurements at an early date. This led firstly to colorimetry, then to photometry and finally to spectrophotometry. This evolution ran parallel with the development of detectors for measuring light intensities, i.e. from the human eye via the photo element and photocell, to the photomultiplier and from the photo graphic plate to the present silicon-diode detector both of which allow simultaneous measurement of the complete spectrum. With the development of quantum chemistry, increasing atten tion was paid to the correlation between light absorption and the structure of matter with the result that in recent decades a number of excellent discussions of the theory of electronic spectroscopy (UV-VIS and luminescence sp,~ctroscopy) have been published. Consequently, this extremely ivteresting aspect of molecular spec troscopy has dominated the teaching of the subject both in my own lectures and those of others. However, it is often overlooked that, in addition to the theory, applications of spectroscopic methods are of particular interest to scientists. For this reason, a lecture series about electronic spectroscopy given in the Institute for Physical Chemistry at the Heinrich-Heine-University in Dusseldorf was supplemented by one about "UV-VIS spectroscopy and its applications". This formed the basis of the present book.

OMICS

OMICS
Author: Debmalya Barh
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466562811

With the advent of new technologies and acquired knowledge, the number of fields in omics and their applications in diverse areas are rapidly increasing in the postgenomics era. Such emerging fields—including pharmacogenomics, toxicogenomics, regulomics, spliceomics, metagenomics, and environomics—present budding solutions to combat global challenges in biomedicine, agriculture, and the environment. OMICS: Applications in Biomedical, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences provides valuable insights into the applications of modern omics technologies to real-world problems in the life sciences. Filling a gap in the literature, it offers a broad, multidisciplinary view of current and emerging applications of omics in a single volume. Written by highly experienced active researchers, each chapter describes a particular area of omics and the associated technologies and applications. Topics covered include: Proteomics, epigenomics, and pharmacogenomics Toxicogenomics and the assessment of environmental pollutants Applications of plant metabolomics Nutrigenomics and its therapeutic applications Microalgal omics and omics approaches in biofuel production Next-generation sequencing and omics technology for transgenic plant analysis Omics approaches in crop improvement Engineering dark-operative chlorophyll synthesis Computational regulomics Omics techniques for the analysis of RNA splicing New fields, including metagenomics, glycomics, and miRNA Breast cancer biomarkers for early detection Environomics strategies for environmental sustainability This timely book explores a wide range of omics application areas in the biomedical, agricultural, and environmental sciences. Throughout, it highlights working solutions as well as open problems and future challenges. Demonstrating the diversity of omics, it introduces readers to state-of-the-art developments and trends in omics-driven research.

Advanced Techniques in Plant Sciences

Advanced Techniques in Plant Sciences
Author: Dr. D. A. Dhale
Publisher: Book Saga Publications
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2023-05-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9395470429

This book, ‘Advanced Techniques in Plant Sciences’ includes basic and advanced techniques like microscopy, polarizing microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopes, confocal microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, photomicrography, digital imaging, and microscopic measurements. The Spectroscopic techniques contain Colorimeter, Spectroscopic techniques, Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy; Infrared spectroscopy, Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; Basic NMR techniques, NMR Imaging Principles, Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS); Mass spectrometry, Flame photometer, etc. In histochemical studies, various methods include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and enzymes; how to prepare the macrolides; and the different methods of preparing the slides, which include Along with this, you will also study whole mounts. Also, about the sectioning of plant specimens, free hand, microtome, rotary microtome sectioning, types of microtome, and methods of serial sectioning. Maceration, Gel electrophoresis, PAGE, SDS-PAGE, Agarose gel electrophoresis; isoelectric focusing, and 2D electrophoresis Blotting Techniques: Principles and Techniques of Southern, Northern, and Western Blotting Techniques and Southwestern Blotting. Centrifugation techniques, Types of Centrifugation, Ultracentrifugation, Concept of Partition Coefficient; Chromatography, Techniques by chromatographic bed shape, Paper Chromatography, Double-way paper chromatography, Planar chromatography, Thin layer chromatography (TLC), High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)- Partition chromatography, Normal-phase chromatography, Displacement chromatography, Reversed-phase chromatography (RPC), Size-exclusion chromatography, Ion-exchange chromatography, Bioaffinity chromatography, Aqueous normal-phase chromatography, Isocratic flow, and gradient elution; High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Gas chromatography (GC), Flash column chromatography, Column chromatography, Ion chromatography, Gel-filtration chromatography or Size-exclusion chromatography, Pyrolysis gas chromatography, Countercurrent chromatography.

The Handbook of Organic Compounds, Three-Volume Set

The Handbook of Organic Compounds, Three-Volume Set
Author: Jerry Workman, Jr.
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1493
Release: 2000-10-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080533655

The Handbook of Organic Compounds: NIR, IR, Raman, and UV-Vis Spectra Featuring Polymers and Surfactants represents a compendium of practical spectroscopic methodology, comprehensive reviews, and basic information for organic materials, surfactants, and polymer spectra covering the Ultraviolet, Visible, Near Infrared, Infrared, Raman and Dielectric measurement techniques. This set represents a complementary organic compound handbook to the Nyquist inorganic handbook, published in 1996. This set comprises the first comprehensive multi-volume handbook to provide basic coverage for UV-Vis, 4th overtone NIR, 3rd overtone NIR, NIR, Infrared, Raman spectra, and Dielectric data for common organic compounds, polymers, surfactants, contaminants, and inorganic materials commonly encountered in the laboratory. The text includes a description and reviews of interpretive and chemometric techniques used for spectral data analysis. The spectra included within the atlas are useful for identification purposes as well as pedagogical for the instruction of the various interpretive and data processing methods discussed. This work is designed to be of help to students and vibrational spectroscopists in their efforts of daily spectral interpretation and data processing of organic spectra, polymers, and surfactants. All spectra are presented in wavenumber and transmittance, with the addition of ultraviolet, visible, 4th overtone NIR, 3rd overtone NIR, and NIR spectra also represented in nanometers and absorbance space. In addition, some Horizontal infrared ATR spectra are presented in wavenumber and absorbance space. All spectra are shown with essential peaks labeled in their respective units. The material in this handbook was contributed to by several individuals, and comments were received from a variety of prominent workers in the field of molecular spectroscopy. This type of handbook project is a daunting task. This Handbook can provide a valuable reference for the daily activities of students and professionals working in modern molecular spectroscopy laboratories. * Indices for UV-Vis, fourth overtone NIR, third overtone NIR, NIR, IR, raman, and dielectric spectra * Unique detailed correlation charts for each of these spectral regions * Indices of spectra by alphabetical order, chemical class, and chemical formula * Cross referencing of common compounds for all spectral regions * Literature reviews of historical and most useful references in the field * Research oriented for those using molecular spectroscopy on a routine basis for interpretation, qualitative and quantitative analysis * An emphasis on near infrared and infrared spectral regions

Infrared Spectroscopy

Infrared Spectroscopy
Author: Theophanides Theophile
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2012-04-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9535105388

This informative and state-of-the art book on Infrared Spectroscopy in Life sciences designed for researchers, academics as well as for those working in industry, agriculture and in pharmaceutical companies features 20 chapters of applications of MIRS and NIRS in brain activity and clinical research. It shows excellent FT-IR spectra of breast tissues, atheromatic plaques, human bones and projects assessment of haemodynamic activation in the cerebral cortex, brain oxygenation studies and many interesting insights from a medical perspective.

Vibrational Spectroscopy for Plant Varieties and Cultivars Characterization

Vibrational Spectroscopy for Plant Varieties and Cultivars Characterization
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2018-04-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0444640495

Vibrational Spectroscopy for Plant Varieties and Cultivars Characterization, Volume 80, provides an overview on the application of vibrational spectroscopy to characterize plant cultivars and varieties. It covers a variety of aspects, including the potential of this technique for taxonomic purposes (species and cultivars/varieties identification), how to discriminate plants according to their ages and geographic regions, how to depict soil properties through plant characteristics, etc. Currently, most of these studies are performed through somewhat laborious techniques. This book presents reliable alternatives to such techniques, while also systematizing information concerning the application of vibration spectroscopy in this context. Guides academics through the application of vibrational spectroscopy Presents a valuable source of information for plant producers

Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture IV

Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture IV
Author: Daoliang Li
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 789
Release: 2011-02-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642183689

This book constitutes Part IV of the refereed four-volume post-conference proceedings of the 4th IFIP TC 12 International Conference on Computer and Computing Technologies in Agriculture, CCTA 2010, held in Nanchang, China, in October 2010. The 352 revised papers presented were carefully selected from numerous submissions. They cover a wide range of interesting theories and applications of information technology in agriculture, including simulation models and decision-support systems for agricultural production, agricultural product quality testing, traceability and e-commerce technology, the application of information and communication technology in agriculture, and universal information service technology and service systems development in rural areas.