Introductory Microbiology

Contents: Foreword/Prof. C. Ramasamy. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. History of microbiology. 3. Introduction to microscope. 4. Groups of microorganisms. 5. Bacteria. 6. Fungi. 7. Algae. 8. Protozoa. 9. Virus. 10. Microbial metabolism. 11. Control of microorganisms. 12. Microbial genetics--basic concepts. 13. Industrial microbiology. 14. Immunology. 15. Genetic engineering and biotechnology. 16. Environmental microbiology. Glossary. Index.

"The book is written for the college students to provide wide information about the fundamental aspects of microbiology. The book is designed in such a manner to understand all the basics, principles and recent trends in the field of microbiology. Enough diagrams and pictures are given then and there to understand the chapters. It also covers new concepts in microbiology such as environmental microbiology and biotechnology etc."