Books written by Mahendra Rai

Diversity and Biotechnology of Ectomycorrhizae

Mycoscience 41:389–393 Harley JL, Smith SE (1983) Mycorrhizal symbiosis. Academic Press Inc., London, p 483 Hattori ... In: Khasa D, Piche Y, Coughlan AP (eds) Advances in mycorrhizal science and technology. NRC Research Press, Ottawa, ...
Applied Mycology

New advances in genomic and metabolomic technologies have allowed further developments in the use of fungi in industry ... Related titles Advances in Mycorrhizal Science and Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Technology Public ...
Nanotechnology in Medicine: Toxicity and Safety

The book is a one-stop resource for recent and comprehensive information on the toxico logical and safety aspects of nanotechnology used in human health and medicine.
Medical Mycology: Current Trends and Future Prospects

The use oftraditional and molecular methods of identification, provides new insights into differentiation of species and ultimately the line of treatment can be determined. This book incorporates a diverse group of medically
Antifungal Metabolites from Plants

The goal of this book is to provide essential information on the use of different medicinal plants and their secondary metabolites for the treatment of various fungal diseases affecting human beings, animals and plants.
Antibiotic Resistance: Mechanisms and New Antimicrobial Approaches

This book also discusses methods used to fight antibiotic-resistant infection based on a deep understanding of the mechanisms involved in the development of the resistance.
Nanotheranostics: Applications and Limitations

... Shen M, Shi X. Dendrimer-stabilized gold nanostars as a multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform for CT imaging, ... hybrid nanogels with Ag nanoparticle core for cancer cell imaging and gel shell for pH-regulated drug delivery.
Green Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles: Mechanisms and Applications

The book would be a valuable resource for students, researchers and teachers of biology, chemistry, chemical technology, nanotechnology, microbial technology and those who are interested in green nanotechnology.
Natural Antioxidants and Biocides from Wild Medicinal Plants

This book provides an up-to-date treatment of antioxidant and biocidal compounds mainly from Latin American plants.
Natural Antimicrobials in Food Safety and Quality

This book explores some novel, natural sources of antimicrobials as well as the latest developments in using well-known antimicrobials in food.
Nano-Antimicrobials: Progress and Prospects

Nano-antimicrobials offer effective solutions for these challenges; the details of these new technologies are presented here. The book includes chapters by an international team of experts.
Metal Nanoparticles in Pharma

Completely dedicated to the biomedical applications of metal nanoparticles, this book covers the different toxicity problems found in healthcare situations and also provides comprehensive info on the use of metal nanoparticles in treating ...
Essential Oils and Nanotechnology for Treatment of Microbial Diseases

The book will be of interest to chemists, microbiologists, biotechnologist, food technologists, nanotechnologists, pharmacologists, clinicians and those interested in nature cure. Students will find this book useful and reader friendly.
Green Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles: Mechanisms and Applications

This book presents the green synthesis of nanoparticles by algae, diatoms, bacteria and plants, and discusses the mechanisms behind the synthesis of nanoparticles.
Natural Antimicrobials in Food Safety and Quality

(medicinal plants) 265 acetic acid bacteria (AAB) 78, 88, 172, 176 acetic acid fermentation 169, ... 86 antimicrobial additives see preservatives antimicrobial compounds see biocides antioxidants chitosan 134-135, 137, 140 extracted ...
Phoma: Diversity, Taxonomy, Bioactivities, and Nanotechnology

In: Biological Control Programmes in Canada 2001–2012. Ed: Mason PG and Gillespie DR. Chapter 58. 383-391. Westwood JH, Charudattan R, Duke SO, Fennimore SA, Marrone P, Slaughter DC, Swanton C, Zollinger R (2018) Weed management in ...
Fighting Multidrug Resistance with Herbal Extracts, Essential Oils and Their Components

The need to combat multidrug-resistant microorganisms is an urgent one and this book provides important coverage of mechanism of action, the advantages and disadvantages of using herbal extracts, essential oils and their components and more ...
Applied Mycology

Demonstrating the broad coverage and importance of mycological research, this book will be of interest to researchers and students in all biological sciences.
Fungal Enzymes

Maria T.M. Polizeli and Mahendra Rai includes the latest advances in fungal enzymes. ... agricultural and enzyme industries (“Advances in fungal biotechnology for industry, agriculture and medicine”, by J.S. Tkacz and L. Lange, 2004).
Nanotechnology in Diagnosis, Treatment and Prophylaxis of Infectious Diseases

This text equips readers with cutting-edge knowledge of promising developments and future prospects in nanotechnology, paying special attention to microbes that are now resistant to conventional antibiotics, a concerning problem in modern ...