Authored By: Archana Rani
ISBN: 9789367559314
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 320
Language: English
Length: 229
Breadth: 0
Height: 152
Weight: 0
The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, tools, and applications of bioinformatics with emphasis on biological data analysis and modern computational approaches in life sciences. The book explains the generation, organization, storage, retrieval, and interpretation of biological data including DNA, RNA, protein sequences, structural information, and gene expression datasets.
The text systematically covers various biological databases such as GenBank, UniProt, Protein Data Bank (PDB), KEGG, PubMed, and crop genome databases, highlighting their structure, functions, and applications in biological research and agriculture. Detailed discussions on sequence alignment, scoring matrices, heuristic methods, multiple sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, and molecular visualization tools help readers understand computational analysis of biological systems.
Special emphasis is given to bioinformatics tools used in genomics, proteomics, comparative genomics, metabolic pathway analysis, and agricultural bioinformatics. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals in biotechnology, molecular biology, genetics, and computational biology, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding biological databases and modern bioinformatics applications in research and innovation.
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biological Data Types
Collection and Organization of Biological Data
Classification of Biological Databases
Biological Database Retrieval Systems
Sequence and Molecular File Formats
Nucleotide Sequence Databases
Protein Sequence Databases
Structural Databases
Genome Databases
Metabolic Pathway Databases
Literature and Bibliographic Databases
Chemical and Small Molecule Databases
Gene Expression Databases
Crop Databases and Agricultural Bioinformatics
Introduction to Bioinformatics Tools
Sequence Alignment Concepts and Methods
Scoring Matrices and Heuristic Methods
Multiple Sequence Alignment and Phylogenetic Analysis
Molecular Visualization Tools
Dr. Archana Rani is currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. She holds both her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Genetics from Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar, where she was awarded university fellowships for academic excellence throughout her postgraduate studies.
With nearly a decade of professional experience in agricultural research and academics, Dr. Rani has significantly contributed to several key research projects, including a Japan –funded JICA project on the Evaluation of promising soybean genotypes under excessive soil moisture conditions and the ICAR-funded CRP on Hybrid Technology in Wheat. Her teaching and research engagements have also extended to U.P. College (affiliated with LNM University, Darbhanga) and her alma mater in Pusa, Bihar.
A major milestone in her career is her association with the development of the wheat variety MP 3535. Her scholarly contributions are substantial, with over 30 research papers, 19 book chapters, and 27 extension articles published in reputed platforms. She is also the author of the academic book Agricultural Biotechnology – Concept and Practices, which reflects her expertise in the field. In recognition of her scientific contributions, Dr. Rani was honored with the Young Scientist Award at an international symposium held at Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka, Jharkhand. Her active participation in 17 national and international seminars, symposia, and training programs further underscores her commitment to continuous learning and knowledge dissemination in the agricultural sciences.