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Focusing on the importance of horticultural produce in nutrition, this book examines the quality and safety of underutilized fruits through pre-harvest and post-harvest management practices. It provides practical steps for processing and highlights economic benefits of proper technologies. Tailored for undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, it addresses processing challenges and includes a model question bank with illustrations. This resource is beneficial for students, agriculturists, horticulturists, food scientists, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Focusing on the environmental consequences of coal mining, the book addresses issues such as land degradation, reduced agricultural productivity, and biodiversity loss. It presents strategies for effective land reclamation and management of derelict areas, developed through extensive consultation and research. The discussion on reclamation technologies aims to restore the ecological balance of affected regions. This resource is valuable for postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals engaged in environmental and agricultural sciences, as well as land reclamation initiatives.

The book delves into the significance of alkyl aryl sulfonates, the most prevalent surfactants, highlighting their ability to reduce oil-water interfacial tension and their diverse applications, including de-emulsification and corrosion inhibition. It discusses the shift from petroleum sulfonates as by-products of refining to the need for alternative sources due to changes in refinery processes. The focus is on the synthesis of various alkyl aryl sulfonates, examining how structural parameters influence their surface-active and solubilization properties through extensive research.

Focusing on the critical issue of arsenic contamination in South Asia, this book examines the widespread health crisis stemming from contaminated groundwater, particularly in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It delves into the hydrogeochemical complexities that exacerbate the problem and the long-term health effects of arsenic exposure. Offering a systematic analysis, it highlights necessary control measures to safeguard health and environmental productivity, making it a valuable resource for postgraduate students, researchers, and anyone engaged in water quality studies.