1 Present trend of lower and higher plants for biofuel production: A global prospective
Varucha Misra, A.K. Mall, Megha Barot, Azamal Husen
2 Cutting-edge approaches of macro and microalgae as a sustainable energy source for biofuel production
Huiying Zhang, Huu Hao Ngo
3 Cutting-edge approaches of vegetable oil fuels as fuel for biofuel production
Nadia Riaz, Madiha Rashid, Afifa Younas, Sajjad hyder, Aimen Razzaq Khan, Anum Ilyas, Saba Mazhar, Noreen Kareem
4 Cutting-Edge Approaches of Edible Crop Plants for Biofuel Production
Rabeea Zafar, Sahar Saleem, Ayesha Ashfaq, Nazish Iftikar
5 Cutting-Edge Approaches of Non-Edible Crop Plants for Biodiesel Production
Sadia Abdullah, Mamoona Munir, Wasim Akhtar, Mushtaq Ahmed
6 Role of essential oil in biofuel production
Shifa Shaffique, Muhammad Saleem khan, Ali Umar, Anis Ali Shah, Muhammad Aaqil khan, Javier A. Trujillo-Rugamas, Sang-Mo Kang, In-Jung Lee
7 Role of lignin in biofuel production: current prospects and challenges
Tesfaye Kassaw Bedru, Workisa Bacha Garuma, Abayneh Getachew Demesa, Selvakumar Periyasamy, Mani Jayakumar
8 Role of lipids in biofuel production
Sewunet Abebayehu, Zinnabu Tassew Redda, Desta Getachew Gizaw, Leta Lemma Sharbe, Selvakumar Periyasamy
9 Role of Glycerol in Biofuel Production
Mohd Azhar, Moonisah Aftab, Mohd Arsh Khan, Naseem Ahmad, Qazi Inamur Rahman, Nafees Ahmad
10 Techniques of biofuel production: an overview
Ashok Pundir, Karan Singh, Suraj Prakash, Neeraj Kumari, Radha
11 Plant cell walls engineering for higher biofuel production
Ashok Pundir, Karan Singh, Radha, Suraj Prakash
12. Biotechnological Advances in Biofuel Production: Strategies and Innovations from Lower and Higher Plants species
Ambreen Ali, Kashif Ali Khan, Zul Kamal, Bashir Ullah, Yi Chen
13 Augmented role of nanotechnology for biofuel production from lower and higher plant species
Sandra Fabiola Velasco Ramírez, Maria Adriana Delgado Armas, Leslie Andrea Colorado Torres, José de Jesús Luna Díaz, Ana Cristina Ramírez Anguiano
14. Jatropha as an efficient biofuel producer: a critical analysis for sustainable uses
Tesfaye Kassaw Bedru, Abayneh Getachew Demesa, Samuel Bernardo Perez Vega, Mani Jayakumar, Selvakumar Periyasamy
15 Palm as an efficient biofuel producer: a critical analysis for sustainable uses
Desta Getachew Gizaw, Zinnabu Tassew Redda, Leta Lemma Sharbe, Andualem Bahiru Abera, Selvakumar Periyasamy
16. Soybean as an efficient biofuel producer: a critical analysis for sustainable uses
Karen Christina, Suresh Kumar Krishnan, Kavitha Subbaih, V. Karthik, Selvakumar Periyasamy
17. Oilseed Rape as an Efficient Biofuel Producer: A Critical Analysis for Sustainable Uses
Min Zhang, Yeit Haan Teow
18. Sunflower as an Efficient Biofuel Producer: A Critical Analysis for Sustainable Uses
Isa khan, Bashir Ullah, Kashif Ali Khan, Muhammad Suliman, Ambreen Ali, Hanif Ullah, Yi Chen, Zul Kamal
19. Switchgrass, Miscanthus and Brachypodiumas an efficient biofuel producers: a critical analysis for sustainable uses
Ghulam Murtaza, Muhammad Baqir Hussain, Javed Iqbal, Maleeha Shafqat
20. Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) as an efficient biofuel producer: a critical analysis for sustainable uses
Syed Uzma Jalil, Anil Kumar, Mohammad Israil Ansari
Biography
Azamal Husen has served as Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. He is currently affiliated as a Foreign Delegate with Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, and holds an Adjunct Professorship at Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. His earlier academic roles include Full Professor at Sankalchand Patel University in Visnagar, India, and Visiting Faculty at the Forest Research Institute and Doon College of Agriculture and Forest in Dehradun, India. With more than 25 years of experience in academia and research, he is highly regarded for his expertise in nanobiotechnology, plant physiology, environmental botany, medicinal plants, and plant propagation. His research has been supported by prominent national and international organizations, including the World Bank, the National Agricultural Technology Project, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He is a prolific scholar, having published more than 350 academic works, including research articles, books, and book chapters. His editorial contributions are equally noteworthy; he serves on the editorial boards and peer review panels of numerous prestigious journals published by Elsevier, Frontiers Media, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, RSC, Oxford University Press, the Royal Society, CSIRO, MDPI, PLOS, Sciendo, John Wiley & Sons, and UPM Journals. He is also a member of the advisory board of Cambridge Scholars Publishing, United Kingdom. He is a fellow of the Plantae group under the American Society of Plant Biologists and holds membership in several scientific organizations, including the International Society of Root Research, the Asian Council of Science Editors, and the International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce. Throughout his career, he has delivered invited lectures, keynote addresses, and technical presentations at numerous international conferences, symposia, and workshops. In the field of academic development, he has made significant contributions through the design and delivery of orientation programs for university faculty, the development of educational modules, and the formulation of curricula at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. In recognition of his contributions to teaching, research, and community service, he was honored with a special award from the University of Gondar. He is currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Plant Physiology and is Series Editor for several major academic collections, including Exploring Medicinal Plants (Taylor & Francis, USA), Plant Biology, Sustainability, and Climate Change (Elsevier, USA), and Smart Nanomaterials Technology (Springer Nature, Singapore). He also leads the Handbook Series on Nanotechnology and Its Applications (Springer Nature, Singapore). His outstanding contributions to science have earned him international acclaim, including the prestigious distinction of being named among the "World’s Top 2% Scientists" for three consecutive years (2022 onwards) by Stanford University, a recognition published in the Elsevier Data Repository. In addition to his regular academic responsibilities, he has served as Guest Editor for several high-impact special issues, including Advances in Plant Metabolomics: Insights, Applications, and Integration (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry), Exploring Nanotechnology in Medicinal Plants (Journal of Herbal Medicine), and Integrating Nanotechnology with Plant Compounds: Enhancing Abiotic Stress Resilience and Crop Improvement via Signaling Molecules (Frontiers in Plant Science), among others. His work continues to shape contemporary research at the intersection of plant science, biotechnology, and sustainable development. His academic leadership, research excellence, and international collaborations have positioned him as a prominent figure in global scientific circles.
