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The study of microorganisms which are present in the soil is referred to as soil microbiology. It focuses on the functions of microorganisms as well as the effect which they have on the properties of soil. Such microorganisms are classified into diverse categories such as bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa and actinomycetes. Each group has specific characteristics and functions in the soil. These microbes make the soil rich in nutrients and minerals and produce hormones that encourage growth. They also help in stimulating the immune system of plants. Healthy soil increases fertility in various ways. It supplies nutrients such as nitrogen and protects against pests and diseases. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of modern soil microbiology. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. This textbook will serve as a valuable source of reference for those interested in this field.

The machinery which is used in agriculture and farming is known as agricultural machinery. There has been a gradual shift in the recent years to introduce technology in order to automate these machines and minimize human intervention. A few examples of the different tasks, which are being automated are monitoring moisture in the soil, seeding and harvesting. There are various software and hardware components involved in these processes. The software components are aimed at managing soil, seeds, irrigation and fertilizers to make predictions and provide information to maximize yield. The hardware components are sensors, drones, harvesting robots and seeders. The topics included in this book on agricultural automation are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.

A crop is a plant product that can be grown and harvested for profit or subsistence. Mostly crops are cultivated in agriculture and aquaculture. The important processes used in crop production include land preparation, crop operation and weeding. Land preparation is the first step of crop production. It facilitates the achievement of higher yields. It is necessary to provide plants with the best soil conditions to ensure their development. The performance of the crop is determined by various factors such as seeding and weeding. For better development of crops, adequate seeding rates, spacing and placement are required. Weeding is necessary to avoid the growth of weeds and crop damage. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of crop production. Most of the topics introduced herein cover new techniques used in crop production. Through this book, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field.

Particle physics is a branch of physics that focuses on the study of nature of those particles which constitute matter and radiation. It explores the smallest detectable particles and the fundamental interactions that are necessary to explain their behavior. It also deals with the study of atomic constituents such as electrons, protons and neutrons. Theoretical particle physics seeks to develop models and theoretical framework as well as mathematical tools for understanding present experiments and predict future experiments. There are various applications of the concepts from this field such as producing medical isotopes for research and treatment as well as developing superconductors. The concepts included in this book on particle physics are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

The animals which have a backbone are known as vertebrates. The biological discipline which consists of the study of vertebrate animals is known as vertebrate zoology. There are various branches within this discipline such as mammalogy, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology and batrachology. Mammology is a field of study which focuses on mammals. Ornithology deals with the study of birds. Different reptiles are studied under the discipline of herpetology and ichthyology is concerned with the study of fish. There are various subdisciplines within these fields with different specializations. The topics included in this book on vertebrate zoology are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. The textbook is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

The discipline of mathematics is concerned with the study of topics such as quantity, space, change and structure. It uses patterns for the formulation of new conjectures. Pure mathematics and applied mathematics are two of the major domains of mathematics. Pure mathematics focuses on the study of mathematical concepts such as quantity and structure. Applied mathematics deals with the application of mathematical concepts in different fields such as computer science, engineering, business, science and industry. Some of the other subdisciplines within this field are arithmetic, geometry, algebra and analysis. The concepts included in this book on mathematics are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. Those with an interest in this field would find it helpful.

Polymer science is a subfield of materials science. It generally deals with synthetic polymers such as plastics and elastomers. It has three main sub-disciplines- polymer chemistry, polymer physics and polymer characterization. The chemical synthesis and chemical properties of polymers are studied under polymer chemistry. Polymer physics focuses on the bulk properties of polymer materials and engineering applications. The analysis of chemical structure and morphology is dealt with under polymer characterization. This branch also determines the physical properties with respect to compositional and structural parameters. The various sub-fields of polymer science along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

The transfer of information or power between two or more points which are not connected by an electrical conductor is known as wireless communication. Most of the wireless technologies make use of radio waves. There are different devices which are used for wireless communication such as cellular telephones and two-way radios. Some of the other means of wireless communications are free space optical communication, sonic communication and electromagnetic induction. Wireless network refers to a network of computers where wireless data connections between network nodes are used. The topics included in this book on wireless communications are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of this field. This book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students.

The scientific discipline which deals with the handling, preparation and storage of food is known as food safety. The primary focus of this discipline is to prevent the occurrence and spread of food-borne illnesses. Food can be contaminated in several ways such as physical contamination, biological contamination and chemical contamination. Food safety also seeks to prevent harm to consumers. The primary focus areas for protecting consumers are safety between industry and the market, and then between the market and the consumer. Food safety considerations between industry and market are processes related to food hygiene, labeling of food and pesticide residues. The market to consumer considerations are safe delivery and preparation of food. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of food safety. It aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

The process of constructing an infrastructure or building is known as construction. It deals with the planning, designing and financing of the construction project. The various sectors into which construction can be classified are buildings, infrastructure and industrial. The construction of buildings is divided further into commercial or institutional buildings and residential buildings. Some of the steps which are a part of the process of constructing buildings are developing floor plans, excavating the foundation and building the main load bearing structure. Finally, there is an interrelation and overlap of different fields in order to ensure that the building is structurally sound, financially possible to build and fulfill the legal requirements. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of building construction and related fields. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

The measurement, processing and communication of non-financial and financial information about economic organizations takes place within accounting. It is used to measure the economic activities undertaken by an organization and provide this information to different users such as creditors, regulators and investors. Accounting is classified into various categories such as financial accounting, management accounting, tax accounting, cost accounting and external auditing. Financial accounting involves the preparation of financial statements and reporting information related to an organization's finance for external users. Management accounting is used to measure, analyze and report information for decision-making. This textbook provides comprehensive insights into the field of accounting. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of this subject and related fields. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

The study of macroscopic, subatomic, atomic and particulate phenomena related to chemical systems is referred to as physical chemistry. It is primarily concerned with the application of principles, concepts and practices of physics to chemical systems. Some of these are force, time, motion, energy, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, chemical equilibrium and analytical dynamics. Major sub-domains of physical chemistry are quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. It is also involved in the study of surface science, electrochemistry of cell membranes, the effect of reaction kinetics on the rate of a reaction and intermolecular forces that act upon the physical properties of materials. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of physical chemistry. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

The study of the processes that enable animals and plants to grow and develop is referred to as developmental biology. It encompasses various fields of biology such as the biology of regeneration, asexual reproduction and metamorphosis. This field is also concerned with the growth of stem cells in adult organisms. It focuses on the main processes involved in the embryonic development of animals such as cell differentiation, regional specification, morphogenesis and growth. Cell differentiation refers to the formation of different functional cell types like muscle, secretory epithelia and nerve. This textbook is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and principles in the field of developmental biology. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.