Microbes & Plant Diversity by Dr. Kalayan Das is a comprehensive and syllabus-aligned textbook designed for B.Sc. 1st Semester Botany students under the FYUGP NEP curriculum. This book caters to the academic needs of students from Dibrugarh University, Gauhati University, and various autonomous colleges in Assam and other Indian universities.

The book covers the vast diversity of life from the microbial world to higher plants, presenting concepts in a clear, engaging, and structured format. With updated scientific content and visual aids, it bridges foundational biology with practical understanding.

? Key Course Content Includes:

• Origin of Life – Scientific theories on the emergence of life

• Introduction to Microbial World – Viruses and Bacteria

• Algae & Fungi – Structure, classification, reproduction, and significance

• Introduction to Archegoniate – Evolutionary importance and life cycles

• Bryophytes & Pteridophytes – Morphology, anatomy, and classification

• Gymnosperms & Angiosperms – General characters and economic importance

• Practical Section – Laboratory work including specimen identification, microscopy, and drawing