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The authors present a new fully revised and expanded edition of their popular textbook `Applied Microbiology`. The book retains many of the features o the original edition and still offers a concise technical background to the field of microbiology. The students shall be benefited by its well-planned, systematically developed and simplified subject matter. The book is divide into five main units - introductory microbiology, sterilization and disinfection, environmental microbiology, medical microbiology and industrial microbiology. The book has over 200 illustrations to explain the difficult concepts. The book provides firm foundation in microbiology with emphasis on application aspect of microbiology. It is written for students in pharmacy and allied health programmes and is appropriate for non-major microbiology course. Contents : UNIT I - INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY 1. Early History and Scope of Microbiology 2. Microscope and Microscopy 3. Microbial Taxonomy 4. Nature of Bacterial Cell 5. Bacterial Growth and Nutrition 6. Fungi and Yeast 7. Biochemical Aspects of Microorganisms 8. Bacterial Genetics 9. Regulation of Genes and Metabolism 10. Viruses and Rickettesia UNIT II - STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION 11. Physical Sterilization Methods 12. Chemical Sterilization Agents 13. Antimicrobial Agents UNIT III - ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY 14. Biodegradation of Wastes and Pollutants 15. Microbiology of Water 16. Microbiology of Air UNIT IV - MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 17. Infection and Disease 18. Host Defence 19. Microbial Disease UNIT V - INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY 20. Fermentation Industry - I 21. Fermentation Industry - II 22. Immunological Products 23. Food and Diary Microbiology 24. Biogeochemical and Agriculture Microbiology 25. Biotechnology Appendix I - List of Websites Appendix II - List of Abbreviation and Symbols Appendix III - List of Characteristics of Common Microorganisms Glossary
