Biochemistry is a field that has immense importance today.
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of living things.
This includes organic molecules and their chemical reactions.
Most people consider biochemistry to be synonymous with molecular biology.
This field of study combines both biology and chemistry as equal components including agriculture.
Biochemistry gives an intimate knowledge about the function as well as structure of molecular components within the plant and animal life.
Biochemistry has undergone a colossal transformation within the past few decades.
New methods of research have paved the way to newer and better explanations about living processes.
Biochemistry has spread its roots in many areas of every day life.
This includes agriculture, environment and health.
Besides this, biochemistry has its applications in agriculture.
It has application in the field of horticulture, soil science, food processing, poultry, etc.
The study is essential for evaluation of  nutritional quality of vegetables.
The biochemical process including enzymes are involved in many branches of food industry.
The study of various enzymes in food industry is possible with the help of a biochemist.
Biochemist can assess the disease of crop plants and suggest how to develop the pest resistance, drought resistance, proline and hydroxyproline imparts drought resistance to Jowar, etc.
The present book on Agricultural Biochemistry will provide an introduction to the subject of biochemistry from a perspective that will be particularly applicable to agricultural scientists.
It will focus on the chemistry of plant and the biomolecules that are involved in these pathways and then go on to discuss strategies plants for processing of nutrients, the adaptation of these organisms to environmental conditions and the ways in which new genetic engineering techniques can be used to manipulate growth.
The book includes chapter like: Biochemistry: Introduction and importance, Plant cell and cell wall, Role of cell wall in livestock, food and paper industry, Structure, properties and applications of amino acids, Enzymes, Enzyme immobilization, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Nucleic acid: DNA, Nucleic acid: RNA, Metabolic energy and Metabolism, Amino acid degradation, Carbohydrate biosynthesis, Lipid biosynthesis, Protein biosynthesis, Nucleic acids biosynthesis, Metabolic regulation and Secondary metabolites.
The book has been prepared with comprehensive text with illustrations for students and teachers who can make use of it.
We shall appreciate in receiving suggestions for further improvement of the book.

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