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This book represents a pioneer initiative to describe the new technologies available for next-generation phenotyping and applied to plant breeding. Over the last several years plant breeding has experienced a true revolution. Phenomics, i.e., high-throughput phenotyping using automation, robotics and remote data collection, is changing the way cultivars are developed. Written in an easy to understand style, this book offers an indispensable reference work for all students, instructors and scientists who are interested in the latest innovative technologies applied to plant breeding.

Life Sciences. --- Plant Breeding/Biotechnology. --- Agriculture. --- Biological Techniques. --- Life sciences. --- Plant breeding. --- Cytology --- Sciences de la vie --- Agriculture --- Plantes --- Research_xMethodology. --- Amélioration --- Cytology_xResearch_xMethodology. --- Earth & Environmental Sciences --- Plant Sciences --- Agriculture - General --- Plant genetics. --- Crops --- Plants --- Breeding --- Genetics --- Biology --- Technique. --- Research --- Methodology. --- Cell biology --- Cellular biology --- Cells --- Cytologists --- Farming --- Husbandry --- Industrial arts --- Life sciences --- Food supply --- Land use, Rural --- Biology—Technique.

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At the ICAB 2014, researchers from around the world will gather to discuss the latest scientific research, findings and technologies concerning Microbial Genetics and Breeding, Optimization and Control of Biological Processes, Biological Separation and Biological Purification, and Advances in Biotechnology. This conference will provide a platform for academic exchange on the application of biotechnology between domestic and international universities, research institutes, corporate experts and scholars. The participants will focus on the international development and future trends. The event will lay a solid foundation for addressing key technical challenges in various areas of applied biotechnology, providing opportunities to promote the development and expansion of the biotechnology industry.

Chemistry. --- Biotechnology. --- Biological Techniques. --- Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. --- Cytology --- Chimie --- Biotechnologie --- Research_xMethodology. --- Cytology_xResearch_xMethodology. --- Mechanical Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Bioengineering --- Biotechnology --- Research --- Methodology. --- Cell biology --- Cellular biology --- Biology --- Cells --- Cytologists --- Chemical engineering --- Genetic engineering --- Biology—Technique. --- Environmental engineering. --- Environmental control --- Environmental effects --- Environmental stresses --- Engineering --- Environmental health --- Environmental protection --- Pollution --- Sustainable engineering

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A wide range of research methods for the study of vascular development, from basic laboratory protocols to advanced technologies used in clinical practice, are covered in this work. A range of methodologies such as molecular imaging platforms and signalling analysis, along with tumour models are collated here. Four sections explore in vitro techniques, in vivo and ex vivo manipulations, imaging and histological analysis and other novel techniques in vascular biology. Readers will discover basic methodologies used for analysis of endothelial cell growth in vitro, including co-culture models of vessel formation. Authors also explore isolation and purification of cells and methods for analysis of data and visualization of localized vasculature with modern imaging platforms. Both animal models and human disease are covered in this work. Each chapter contains helpful sections on trouble shooting, additional notes and links, supporting the reader to carry out protocols. This book will appeal to students, researchers and medical professionals working in all vascular-linked fields such as cardio- and cerebro-vascular, cancer and dementia.

Biomedicine. --- Cancer Research. --- Biological Techniques. --- Laboratory Medicine. --- Medicine. --- Oncology. --- Medical laboratories. --- Cytology --- Médecine --- Cancérologie --- Research_xMethodology. --- Cytology_xResearch_xMethodology. --- Medicine --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Oncology --- Blood-vessels --- Physiology. --- Cancer research. --- Laboratory medicine. --- Biology --- Technique. --- Research --- Methodology. --- Diagnosis, Laboratory --- Health facilities --- Laboratories --- Cell biology --- Cellular biology --- Cells --- Cytologists --- Tumors --- Biology—Technique. --- Clinical medicine --- Clinical pathology --- Diagnostic laboratory tests --- Laboratory diagnosis --- Laboratory medicine --- Medical laboratory diagnosis --- Diagnosis --- Pathology --- Cancer research

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This edited work presents studies that clarify the basics of producing recombinant enzymes that finally lead to commercialization. It enables researchers to see what is crucial to the commercialization process, from examining the cloning method, using analytical techniques such as calculating the total protein content and enzyme activity, through considering upstream and downstream processes, to the final product.  Readers will discover the importance of the cloning method as it influences the upstream and downstream processes and determines the level of success of the recombinant enzyme commercialization processes. We see that the two main factors that are particularly sensitive during the cloning process are the vector and the host.  A discussion of analytical techniques is presented followed by studies on important stages during the upstream processes including the process of optimizing the media to get results and high enzyme activity. Downstream processes such as the cell disruption technique, purification and formulation of the final product are then considered. The reader is introduced to software that helps streamline recombinant enzyme production from the upstream to downstream processes, to facilitate the process of up-scaling production.  This work includes a case study as tool, to guide understanding of the commercialization process. The work is written for researchers in the field and is especially suited to those who are under pressure to embark on the tough process of commercialization. .

Life Sciences. --- Biological Techniques. --- Industrial and Production Engineering. --- Biomedicine general. --- Life sciences. --- Medicine. --- Cytology --- Industrial engineering. --- Sciences de la vie --- Médecine --- Génie industriel --- Research_xMethodology. --- Cytology_xResearch_xMethodology. --- Biology --- Health & Biological Sciences --- Biology - General --- Enzymes --- Protein engineering. --- Biotechnology. --- Engineering, Protein --- Protein design --- Proteins --- Design --- Production engineering. --- Technique. --- Biochemical engineering --- Genetic engineering --- Research --- Methodology. --- Clinical sciences --- Medical profession --- Human biology --- Life sciences --- Medical sciences --- Pathology --- Physicians --- Management engineering --- Simplification in industry --- Engineering --- Value analysis (Cost control) --- Cell biology --- Cellular biology --- Cells --- Cytologists --- Health Workforce --- Biology—Technique. --- Biomedicine, general. --- Manufacturing engineering --- Process engineering --- Industrial engineering --- Mechanical engineering

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This book presents a holistic view of the complex and dynamic responses of plants to nanoparticles, the signal transduction mechanisms involved, and the regulation of gene expression. Further, it addresses the phytosynthesis of nanoparticles, the role of nanoparticles in the antioxidant systems of plants and agriculture, the beneficial and harmful effects of nanoparticles on plants, and the application of nanoparticles and nanotubes to mass spectrometry, aiming ultimately at an analysis of the metabolomics of plants. The growing numbers of inventions in the field of nanotechnology are producing novel applications in the fields of biotechnology and agriculture. Nanoparticles have received much attention because of the unique physico-chemical properties of these compounds. In the life sciences, nanoparticles are used as “smart” delivery systems, prompting the Nobel Prize winner P. Ehrlich to refer to these compounds as “magic bullets.” Nanoparticles also play an important role in agriculture as compound fertilizers and nano-pesticides, acting as chemical delivery agents that target molecules to specific cellular organelles in plants. The influence of nanoparticles on plant growth and development, however, remains to be investigated. Lastly, this book reveals the research gaps that must be bridged in the years to come in order to achieve larger goals concerning the applications of nanotechnology in the plants sciences. In the 21st century, nanotechnology has become a rapidly emerging branch of science. In the world of physical sciences, nanotechnological tools have been exploited for a broad range of applications. In recent years, nanoparticles have also proven useful in several branches of the life sciences. In particular, nanotechnology has been employed in drug delivery and related applications in medicine.

Life Sciences. --- Plant Breeding/Biotechnology. --- Plant Physiology. --- Agriculture. --- Biological Techniques. --- Biotechnology. --- Life sciences. --- Plant physiology. --- Plant breeding. --- Cytology --- Sciences de la vie --- Biotechnologie --- Agriculture --- Physiologie végétale --- Plantes --- Research_xMethodology. --- Amélioration --- Cytology_xResearch_xMethodology. --- Earth & Environmental Sciences --- Agriculture - General --- Plant Sciences --- Botany. --- Nanoparticles. --- Nanotechnology. --- Nanoparticles --- Nanostructured materials --- Toxicology. --- Nanomaterials --- Nanometer materials --- Nanophase materials --- Nanostructure controlled materials --- Nanostructure materials --- Ultra-fine microstructure materials --- Molecular technology --- Nanoscale technology --- Botanical science --- Phytobiology --- Phytography --- Phytology --- Plant biology --- Plant science --- Biology --- Technique. --- High technology --- Particles --- Natural history --- Plants --- Microstructure --- Nanotechnology --- Chemical engineering --- Genetic engineering --- Research --- Methodology. --- Cell biology --- Cellular biology --- Cells --- Cytologists --- Farming --- Husbandry --- Industrial arts --- Life sciences --- Food supply --- Land use, Rural --- Botany --- Physiology --- Crops --- Breeding --- Biology—Technique.