This book focuses on the latest advances in biology. Chapter 1 is aimed at understanding the diversity of isoprenoids in cellular membranes and how it is paramount to comprehend their various impacts on cellular functions. Chapter 2 explores the myriad uses of date palm, including its role as a nutritional and medicinal food, its exceptional reinforcement capabilities in polymer composites, natural dyeing properties, and its contribution to paperboard production. Chapter 3 focuses on comparative genomics of acetic acid bacteria. Chapter 4 discusses marine macroalgae, in particular brown algae...

This book focuses on advances in biology. Chapter 1 is devoted to the study of the metabolic profile of tomato leaves (Solanum lycopersicum L.) by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Chapter 2 presents a comprehensive workflow for MS-based proteomics, along with a review of recent innovations and the integration of bioinformatics tools to improve peptide identification and quantification. Chapter 3 aims to unveil the detailed morphology and anatomical structures of common Plantago species used as food and medicine and suggest scientific identification procedures both for plant and drug...