{"product_id":"9781394434855","title":"Desert Agriculture Biotechnological Innovations for Global Food Security","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDesert Agriculture\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiotechnological Innovations for Global Food Security\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSajid Fiaz | Muhammad Uzair | Rui Pan | Afifa Younas | Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail | Khalid Muhammad\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiotechnological strategies for building resilient food systems in arid regions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs climate change shrinks arable land, arid and semi-arid regions represent critical frontiers for food production. \u003ci\u003eDesert Agriculture: Biotechnological Innovations for Global Food Security\u003c\/i\u003e assembles a team of crop scientists and biotechnologists to present integrated farming systems, climate-smart production methods, and regenerative practices that optimize water use, restore degraded soils, and harness renewable resources. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume details AI-driven crop modelling, data analytics for resource optimization, and mechanization approaches adapted to desert environments. Biotechnological coverage spans genetic engineering, stress-tolerance strategies, and beneficial microorganisms that enhance crop resilience. Case studies illustrate real-world applications, while dedicated sections examine how traditional agronomic knowledge integrates with modern molecular and computational tools for sustainable outcomes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolicy frameworks and actionable strategies designed to advance sustainable farming practices and secure long-term nutrition in water-scarce regions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHydroponics and drip irrigation systems engineered to maximize yields while minimizing freshwater consumption across diverse arid landscape conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegenerative soil management techniques including saline water utilization and solar energy integration for desert-adapted agricultural production systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranscriptomic and metabolomic approaches to identifying and developing stress-tolerant crop varieties suited for extreme heat and drought conditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvidence-based guidance on combining indigenous farming knowledge with genome editing and bioinformatics for culturally grounded crop improvement programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for plant and crop scientists, biotechnologists, agronomists, botanists, and policymakers, \u003ci\u003eDesert Agriculture\u003c\/i\u003e delivers the research foundations, technological frameworks, and practical case studies needed to transform unproductive arid landscapes into sustainable, climate-resilient food production systems for current and future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSajid Fiaz \u003c\/b\u003eis an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Pakistan, Adjunct Researcher at Henan Institute of Science and Technology, China and Adjunct Faculty at Western Caspian University, Azerbaijan  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMuhammad Uzair \u003c\/b\u003eis an Assistant Scientific Officer at the National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad, Pakistan.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRui Pan \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor at the MARA Key Laboratory of Sustainable Crop Production, College of Agriculture, Yangtze University, China.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfifa Younas \u003c\/b\u003eis an IPFP-Fellow at Baba Guru Nanak University, Punjab, Pakistan.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAhmed Mahmoud Ismail \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor at the Pests and Plant Diseases Unit, College of Agricultural and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKhalid Muhammad \u003c\/b\u003eis an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394434855\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50806439968908,"sku":"9781394434855","price":218.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394434855","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}