1st Edition
Biotechnology Innovations and Sustainability for Zero Hunger
This reference book extensively examines the important role of biotechnology in tackling the global challenge of achieving zero hunger. The book delves into cutting-edge advancements and challenges in food biotechnology, crop improvement, genetic engineering, and the utilization of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in sustainable agriculture. It provides a detailed examination of biotechnological interventions aimed at enhancing the nutritional content of crops, increasing agricultural productivity, and ensuring food security. Furthermore, the book explores the application of biotechnological techniques in improving animal-based foods, including advancements in animal breeding, genetics, and disease resistance. The chapters also address the integration of traditional breeding approaches with biotechnology for developing healthier and more productive crops. Additionally, the book introduces approaches for reduction of food waste through technological solutions, and the use of automation and robotics in food processing. This book is useful for researchers, academicians, and professionals of biotechnology, agriculture, food science, and sustainability.
Key Features:
- Covers cutting-edge biotechnological technologies for sustainable agriculture, providing solutions to address global hunger and achieve the goal of zero hunger
- Discusses various crop improvement techniques, including genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms
- Focuses on biotechnological interventions for enhancing crop productivity and nutritional value to improve food availability and quality
- Presents a detailed discussion of crop protection strategies and disease resistance mechanisms
- Provides a thorough examination of advanced technologies for improving animal-based foods and technology-based artificial meat
- Examines the application of biotechnological techniques in developing innovative food systems for reducing food waste
1. Biotechnological Innovations for Sustainable Development Towards Zero Hunger
R. C. Sobti, Harsh Sharma, U. V. Kiran, Kamal Jaiswal
2. Biotechnology Applications for Crop Improvement: Opportunities and Challenges
Rajni Yadava, Siril Singha, Diksha Tokas, Sabir Hussain, Anand Narain Singh
3. Biotechnological Interventions: Products and Supplements Towards Zero Hunger
Akanksha Aggarwal, Ashwani Mathur
4. Crop Protection and Disease Management in Field Crops
Deepika Sharma
5. Molecular Techniques for Host Plant Tolerance to Aphid Infestation in Wheat and Barley
Poonam Jasrotia, Pritam Kumari, Mohini Nagpal, Prem Lal Kashyap, Gyanendra Singh, Gyanendra Pratap Singh
6. Biofortification: Enhancing Nutrient Content in Staple Crops
Shivani Kaul
7. Biotechnological Approaches for Improving Postharvest Shelf-Life of Fresh Produce
Harshavardhan Reddy, Inderpaul Kaur, J. Shankaraswamy, Puja Rattan
8. Plant-Microbe Interaction: Potential for Crop Improvement and Management
Rajni Yadava, Siril Singha, Sabir Hussain, Anand Narain Singh
9. Crop Disease Management: Advancement and Challenges
Diksha Tokas, Siril Singha, Rajni Yadava, Sabir Hussain, Anand Narain Singh
10. Genome Assisted Breeding for Crop Improvement
Jeevanjot Kaur, Aamina Sadiq, Puja Rattan, Atul Loyal
11. Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Aquaculture Development and Aquatic Ecosystem Management
Sonakshi Modeel, Padma Dolkar, Sneha Siwach, Pankaj Yadav, Ram Krishan Negi
12. Technology-Based Artificial Meats
Prasad Rasane, Jaspreet Kaur, Umi Laila
13. Emerging Role of Plant-Based Scaffolding in the Food Industry: An Overview
Priyanka, Monika Menia, Dixa Tanotra, Puja Rattan
14. Food Safety and Biotechnology
Akashdeep Kaur, Gargi Ghoshal
15. Immunodiagnostics for Food Safety
Inderpal Kaur, Manmeet Kaur, Sumeet Singh, Aamina Sadiq
16. Food Waste Monitoring and Analytical Technologies
Ramanpreet Kaur, Gargi Ghoshal
17. Technology-Based Solutions for Food Recovery and Redistribution
Kanak Sharma, Gargi Ghoshal
18. Automation and Robotics in Food Processing
Sakshi Gupta, Gargi Ghoshal
19. To Be or Not to Be: Dynamics of Epigenetic Regulation of Somatic Embryogenesis in Plants
Devina Ghai, Jaspreet Kaur Sembi
20. Biological Control: A New Approach Towards Insecticide and Pesticide-Free Food
Deepika Sharma
21. Zero Hunger: Role of Speed Breeding and Gene Editing Techniques
Harleen Kaur, Ravneet Kaur, Swapnil Singh, Neetu Jagota, Ankita Chandel, Ashish Sharma
22. Seed Priming: A Boon to Enhance Crop Resilience to Different Abiotic Stress
Afreen Bhasin, Minakshi, Suruchi Jindal, Anuprita Ray
23. Nanopackaging for Improving Nutritional Quality of Food
Inderpal Kaur, Sumeet Singh, Manmeet Kaur
24. Digital Transformation in Food Security for a More Nutritious Food System
Shabnam Pangtu, Manisha Negi
25. Role of Marker-Assisted Breeding in Crop Improvement
Shubham Sharma, Jatin Sharma, Inderjit Singh, Shayla Bindra
26. Genetic Diversity and Crop Improvement for Food Security
Sabina Rana, Pallavi Khurana, Shubham Sharma, Inderjit Singh, Shayla Bindra
Biography
Professor Ranbir Chander Sobti is an Emeritus Professor at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, and an Honorary Scientist at Panjab University, India. He is the Former Vice‑Chancellor of the Punjab University, Chandigarh, and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (Central University), Lucknow, India. He started his career as a cytogeneticist and then moved on to molecular biology, including genomics, to understand the susceptibility and disease process of cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, metabolic syndrome, and kidney diseases. Professor Sobti has also used stem cells and nanoparticles to understand the process of tissue organ development through a designed de‑cellularisation protocol. He has published more than 350 research articles in journals of international repute and has also published about five dozen books. Professor Sobti is a Fellow of the Third World Academy of Sciences; the National Academy of Sciences, India; the INSA; the National Academy of Medical Sciences; the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences; the Canadian Academy of Cardiovascular Diseases; and a few others. He was the General President of the Indian Science Congress for the 102nd session held at the University of Jammu, India, in 2013. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the INSA Young Scientist Medal, UGC Career Award, Punjab Rattan Award, JC Bose Oration and Sriram Oration Awards, and Lifetime Achievement Awards of the Punjab Academy of Sciences, Zoological Society of India, and the Environment Academy of India. He is a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shree award from the Government of India in 2009 for his outstanding contributions to education.
