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Innovations in Plant Science for Better Health: From Soil to Fork
Green Remediation: Volatile Compounds and Sustainable Approaches to Mitigate Heavy Metal Stress in Plants reacts to the need to address the persistent threat posed by heavy metals in soil and water, which inhibit plant growth and jeopardize our food security. It investigates the creative tactics used by nature to protect plants against heavy metals through volatile-mediated defense systems. CONTENTS: About the Authors / Editors: Editors: Priyanka Mahajan, PhD Assistant Professor, University Center for Research and Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India Priyanka Mahajan, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. She is an accomplished researcher, author, and editor specializing in environmental science, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials. Her early work in plant physiology and heavy metal stress biology produced impactful publications in leading journals such as PLoS ONE, Environmental Chemistry Letters, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research, where she investigated chromium and lead toxicity, oxidative stress, and antioxidant defense mechanisms in plants. Expanding into advanced materials research, Dr. Mahajan now focuses on MXenes, graphene, 2D nanomaterials, biosensors, and sustainable energy systems. She has authored and co-authored influential review articles in journals including the Journal of Energy Storage, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Sustainable Materials and Technologies, covering carbon capture, hydrogen production, nanoplastics detection, and AI-integrated nanotechnologies for environmental remediation. Dr. Mahajan has edited and authored scholarly books with Springer Nature and IGI Global, including Graphene in the Environment: Green Solutions for Heavy Metal Contamination. Actively engaged in academic leadership, she contributes to conferences, workshops, and research training initiatives. Her editorial expertise integrates fundamental science with sustainable innovation, advancing next-generation solutions in environmental and nanomaterials research. Virat Khanna, PhD Associate Dean, Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India Virat Khanna, PhD, is serving as Associate Dean, Research and Development, at Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. He is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 16 years of experience in higher education and scientific research. He has authored more than 90 publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science. His research contributions span nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainable development. He has served as an editor for multiple books and conference proceedings with leading international publishers, including Springer, CRC Press, IGI Global, and Bentham Science. He is actively involved in scholarly publishing and currently serves on the editorial board of Scientific Reports (Nature Group) and Discover Nano (Springer). Additionally, he holds the position of Academic Editor for the Journal of Nanotechnology, published by Wiley. Dr. Khanna is also the Book Series Editor for Recent Advances in Materials for Nanotechnology, published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis). Rishikesh Singh, PhD Assistant Professor, Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Amity University, Mohali, Punjab, India Rishikesh Singh, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Amity School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Amity University Punjab, Mohali, India. His research interests include various dimensions of ecology and environmental science, viz., herbaceous vegetation analysis, soil carbon dynamics, land-use change and management, management of environmental contaminants, biochar amendment, tree seedling ecology, and urban ecology. He has worked on different ecosystems, including dry deciduous forests and savannas, riparian landscapes, and urban and agro-ecosystems of the tropical region. His major contribution to science is in biochar and agroecology. Dr. Singh received the Young Scientist Award from the National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi, in 2022. He has published more than 90 Scopus-indexed publications in various international journals and books. He has contributed as editor of a few books published by Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, and CRC Press. He is serving as an editorial board member of several reputed international journals, including Tropical Ecology, Biochar, Carbon Research, Frontiers in Forest & Global Change, etc. |
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AAP is pleased to announce that the book The Geotourism Industry in the 21st Century: The Origin, Principles, and Futuristic Approach has been internationally recognized and included in the PITCH Horizon Europe project’s annotated bibliography (2025) as a key reference on geotourism and cultural heritage – among over 400 sources worldwide (entry No. 261).
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New Series Announcement: AAP Focus on Next-Generation Biotechnology . . . Books in this new series, written by leading experts who understand how students actually learn, will offer a bold, forward-looking collection that captures the explosive evolution of biological engineering and its profound impact on humanity, our planet, and beyond. Designed from the ground up to serve both undergraduate and postgraduate students, the series strikes the perfect balance between accessibility and depth. For more information: Click here Forthcoming: Encyclopedia of Higher Education—AAP is pleased to announce the forthcoming 13-volume set. Edited by Mustafa Kayyali, PhD, this work will serve as an authoritative resource that comprehensively explores the theory, practice, evolution, and emerging directions of higher education worldwide. Bridging historical perspectives with cutting-edge developments, this encyclopedia aims to capture the complexity and richness of higher education systems, policies, practices, and philosophies across diverse global contexts. For more information, please visit: Click here New Book Series: AAP Advances in Materials, Manufacturing & Computational Intelligence Techniques plans to offer a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge research and applications in various engineering and scientific fields. This multidisciplinary series caters to a wide range of readers, from researchers and academics to industry professionals, providing in-depth knowledge and practical insights into solving complex problems. The series explores into a diverse array of topics, including advanced materials, manufacturing techniques, and computational intelligence. For more information, visit: Click here New Book Series: AAP Series on Waste Biomass Valorization will explore the transformation of biomass resources into valuable products, addressing the growing need for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels and non-renewable resources. For more information and to propose a book, please visit: Click here Congratulations to Hafiz Ansar Rasul Suleria, PhD, for receiving the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research from the University of Melbourne, Australia, in recognition for his exceptional performance and strong commitment to advanced research in food science. Dr. Suleria is editor of AAP’s book series Innovations in Plant Science for Better Health: From Soil to Fork. For more information, visit: Click here Congratulations to Dr. Christian Mancas. His book Conceptual Data Modeling and Database Design: A Fully Algorithmic Approach was one of the 6 Best Data Modeling ebooks for Beginners by BookAuthority, a leading site for book recommendations. For more information, visit: Click here COMMENTS FROM AAP EDITORS AND AUTHORS AAP book title: Advances in Audiology and Hearing Science (2-volume set) “I have collaborated with AAP during the process of bringing my two-volume editing work to a final publishing phase. AAP support has been truly important throughout the initial and final stages of the book. While the majority of the publishing work is done at the early stages, the final touches that include the last-minute corrections of the authors are extremely crucial to the quality the book tries to convey. The assistance of AAP during the last stages of corrections and communication with the authors was a very positive contributor to my state of mind during those stressful moments. I recommend the publishing experience with AAP to other editors of scientific material.” —Stavros Hatzopoulos, PhD, Hearing Science Laboratory, University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy AAP book title: Nanotechnologies: The Physics of Nanomaterials (2-volume set) “I was very pleased with the interaction and support of the team at Apple Academic Press. They provided me with regular and useful information and updates throughout the publishing procedure. I am also very happy with the final product, which is of good quality. The books are now available and are professionally distributed through the various channels. 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Advancing scholarship through publications is one of the best routes publishers can take, and I would hold AAP as one of the best ones.” —Saber Saleuddin, PhD, University Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology, York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada AAP book title: Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology: Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Macromolecular Systems “It had been my pleasure to work with the production team of Apple Academic Press for almost a decade. The best presentation of our work was due to their hard work and with careful scrutiny. I am sure that every one of them takes extra pains to publish the book nicely, maintaining the quality and timeliness. It was a rewarding experience to work with AAP. I would like to publish more with AAP on my upcoming projects in future also.” —Prof. Suresh C. Ameta, Professor of Eminence (Distinguished Professor), Faculty of Science, PAHER University, UDAIPUR, India AAP book title: New Frontiers in Nanochemistry, 3-volume set, plus many others "Publishing a book, either as author or editor, is a journey from the initial vibration to the piece of knowledge towards the present future of humanity at large. Such a journey is about climbing and tunneling, about diving and driving through, about inspiration and tuning, about hard working in every instance; and it is also about time. Very few Global Publishers have the wisdom and patience and kindness and openness to authors, contributors, and readers while being truly crafting oriented as Apple Academic; yet all is about people and their education, vision and assumed mission; the Apple Academic Team heartily succeed that in achieving the world class scholarly acclaim by the quality involvement in all chain of plus value added with each publishing event. Hearty Compliments! Excelsior Apple Academic!" —Mihai V. Putz, PhD, Dr.-Habil., MBA, Professor, Faculty of Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Laboratory of Computational and Structural Physical Chemistry for Nanosciences and QSAR, West University of Timi?oara; PI-1, Laboratory of Renewable Energies - Photovoltaics, National Research and Development Institute for Electrochemistry and Condensed Matter (INCEM), Timi?oara, Romania AAP book title: The Chemical Century: Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century “All my experiences with AAP have been very positive. I entrusted AAP with the publication of The Chemical Century: Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century and found the quality of the book that they produced to be excellent. My two contacts at the company were very responsive and efficient throughout the publication process.” —Richard J. Sundberg, PhD, Professor of Chemistry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA |
