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Microbiology /

MICROBIOLOGY is the study of microorganisms - organisms which are too small to be seen with unaided eyes. They are present everywhere in our environment. They act both as our friend and foe. They include bacteria, fungi, virus, protozoa and algae. The book deals with various aspects of microorganism...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sharma, Dushyant Kumar
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK : Alpha Science International Ltd., [2013]
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Online Access:Full-text access
Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. Tools and techniques in microbiology
  • Microscopy
  • Staining and staining techniques
  • pt. II. Microbial world
  • Classification of microorganisms
  • Bacteria
  • Virus
  • Fungi
  • Algae
  • Protozoa
  • pt. III. Microbial growth, metabolism and genetics
  • Growth of microorganisms
  • Culture of microorganisms
  • Microbial metabolism
  • pt. IV. Environmental and applied microbiology
  • Microbial genetics
  • Microbiology of soil
  • Microbiology of water
  • Microbiology of food
  • Industrial microbiology
  • pt. V. Microbiology and health
  • Basic concepts of immunology
  • Antigen-antibody reaction
  • Vaccines
  • Microorganisms and diseases
  • pt. VI. Control of microorganisms
  • Control of microorganisms
  • Physical methods of microbial control
  • Chemical methods of microbial control
  • Antimicrobial drugs.