Introductory Microbiology

by Abha Tikkoo, D V Pathak, Sneh Goyal

ISBN: 9789351307969
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 6495.00
Biblio : x+162p.,figs.,tabls.,col. plts.,ref 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. D.V. Pathak, Microbiologist has more than 20 years of research, teaching and extension experience. Presently, he is working at CCSHAU Regional Research Station, Bawal (Haryana). He has about forty research articles in national and international journals, eight review articles, two books and two manuals to his credit. <BR> Mrs. Abha Tikkoo is a Scientist (Soil Science) at CCS HAU, Regional Research Station, Bawal (Haryana), India. She has devoted three decades to agricultural research in the south- west Haryana after doing post graduation. She is a prolific writer and has contributed about 90 publications including research papers in national and international journals, review, booklets, chapters and popular articles. <BR> Dr. Sneh Goyal is working as Prof. and Head in Microbiology Deptt. at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. She has taught UG courses to students of Agriculture and Home Science students for several years. Presently she is teaching PG courses. She has published around 70 articles in national and international journals, book chapters and written practical manuals for UG and PG classes.

About The Book

Several books on different topics like food microbiology, industrial microbiology, soil microbiology, biological nitrogen fixation and molecular biotechnology are available in universities/ research institutes which deals with specified topic. But a textbook on general microbiology written by an Indian author covering all the topics at one spot is scarcely available in the market. The undergraduate students and students preparing for competitive examinations have to consult books of foreign authors. These books are quite bulky and difficult to understand. There is a dire need of a textbook that can cover all the topics to avoid unnecessary exercise and utilize energy in a fruitful manner. <BR> The present book extensively embodies different topics like history, cell structure, microbial growth, bacterial classification, soil microbiology, food microbiology, fermentation, waste recycling and biotechnology. It is hoped that this compilation should serve as a torch bearer for undergraduate students who have meek knowledge of microbes.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements v <BR> Preface vii <BR> 1. History of Microbiology 1 <BR> 2. Introduction and Scope of Microbiology 10 <BR> 3. Cellular Organization in Bacteria and Eukaryotes 17 <BR> 4. Isolation and Cultivation of Microbes 33 <BR> 5. Replication, Transcription and Translation in Bacteria 45 <BR> 6. Microbial Growth and Reproduction 53 <BR> 7. Viruses 61 <BR> 8. Classification 70 <BR> 9. Biogeochemical Cycles 85 <BR> 10. Microbiology of Waste Disposal and Recycling 99 <BR> 11. Biofertilizers: Low-Cost and Eco-friendly Strategy 110 <BR> 12. Symbiotic Associations among Microorganisms 116 <BR> 13. Microbial Fermentation 119 <BR> 14. Food Microbiology 126 <BR> 15. Biotechnology 135 <BR> Terminology 147 <BR> References and Notes 151