Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impactDevelop sustainable products, energy sources, and processes using the concepts and methods contained in this interdisciplinary resource. Biosystems Engineering discusses how to effectively merge solid design techniques with biology and the applied sciences. Featuring chapters by experts in each field, this authoritative guide explains how to analyze genetic data, design ecosystem models, implement conservation strategies, harness biofuels, and ensure food safety. Full coverage of transgenetic wood production, package engineering, supercritical fluid extraction, and agricultural land management is included. Discover how to:Use microarray technology to classify genes and construct databasesBuild mathematical models and computer simulations of ecosystemsCreate bio-oils and carbon-neutral transportation fuels using pyrolisisSynthesize biodiesel and ethanol from vegetable oil and animal fatPurify and enrich biotechnological products with bioseparationDevelop modified woods and herbicide-resistant crops using transgeneticsExtract antioxidants, supercritical fluids, and bioregulators from plantsDeploy ecologically sound fertilizing, composting, and harvesting methods | Biosystems Engineering by Ahindra Nag, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters