Microbiology (As per NEP)

This textbook is designed to be an excellent resource for undergraduate students, suitable for a variety of advanced Science courses in the Life Sciences field. It caters to diverse disciplines such as B.Sc. Biology, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Industrial Microbiology, B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Medical Microbiology, B.Sc. Agriculture, and the Skill Development course at the undergraduate level, as specified in the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020. Additionally, it is well-adapted for self-directed study, providing a foundational source to gain essential knowledge and comprehension of the Microbial world. Key Features of this Book are: Comprehensive Coverage Clarity of Concepts Application-Oriented Approach: Most adequate information Easy and understandable language Accurate and Reliable information Reader-Focused Approach Also includes a glossary Contents: 1. Ancient and Indian Botanists 2. Contribution of Indian Botanists 3. Microbial World 4. Bacterial Chemotaxis 5. Bacterial Growth 6. Bacterial Culture 7. Bacterial Synchronous Growth 8. Reproduction in Bacteria 9. Viruses 10. Viroid 11. Prions 12. Mycoplasma and Phytoplasma 13. Actinomycetes 14. Applied Microbiology -I 15. Applied Microbiology-II 16. Applied Microbiology-III Glossary About the author- Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma -Department of Botany – Janta Vedic College, Baraut Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma accomplished his M.Sc. in Botany with a first division from C.C.S. University, Meerut, in 1996. He earned his doctorate in botany from the same university in 2002. A Fellow of the Linnean Society of London (FLS), Dr. Sharma boasts an extensive 26-year teaching career and over 20 years of research experience. Since 2003, he has been actively engaged with the PG Department of Botany at Janta Vedic College, Baraut, Baghpat. Dr. Sharma has contributed to over two dozen research papers published in both national and international journals. Additionally, his literary pursuits include the authorship of 12.