Textbook of Microbiology by Kanika Sharma - 2011

Ane Books Pvt. Ltd, 2011. First edition. Softcover. New. This book has been written with an aim to provide an integrated knowledge about the fundamentals as well as applied aspects of Microbiology. It includes description of type, structure and mode of life of microorganisms, as well as the direct and indirect effects of microbial activities on human affairs. The text has been well defined and segregated into individual units, each dedicated to a specific area of Microbiology. Contents UNIT-I: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY 1 Introduction to Microbiology 2 History of Microbiology 3 Microbial World 4 Observing, Measuring, and Counting Microbes 5 Culture and Identification of Microbes 6 Taxonomy, Nomenclature, and Classification of Bacteria UNIT-II: MICROBIAL WORLD: PROKARYOTIC MICROBES 7 Archaea 8 Bacteria 9 Cyanobacteria 10 Actinomycetes (Actinobacteria) 11 Mycoplasma 12 Phytoplasmas 13 Submicroscopic Microorganisms: Virus, Viroids, and Prions UNIT-III: MICROBIAL METABOLISM, GROWTH AND GENETICS 14 Chemical Nature of Microbial Cells 15 Concept of Metabolism 16 Microbial Nutrition and Growth 17 Synthesis of Macromolecules 18 Energy Generation 19 Microbial Genetics, Reproduction, and Genetic Exchange UNIT-IV: ENVIRONMENT AND MICROBES 20 Microbial Ecology and Soil Microbiology 21 Water and Air Microbiology 22 Food Microbiology 23 Pollution Microbiology UNIT-V: DISEASE AND MICROBES 24 Disease and Host-Parasite Interaction: Pathogenicity 25 Defense Mechanisms of Host 26 Diseases Caused by Microbial Pathogens 27 Microbial Control UNIT-VI: INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY 28 Fundamentals and Principles of Fermentation Technology 29 Tools of Fermentation Technology 30 Applications of Microbial Fermentation Index Printed Pages: 1211. Textbook of MicrobiologyKanika Sharma9788190840699