Microbiology, Immunology, and Plant Pathology
Author: Debajit Saikia
Published by Mahaveer Publications

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Microbiology, Immunology, and Plant Pathology, catering to students of Botany Major/Minor (4th Semester, GU), 5th Semester (DU/BU/Bhattadev U), 3rd Semester (RTU), 1st Semester (AU), and other Indian universities and autonomous colleges.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ Microbiology: Historical development, microbial nutrition, sterilization techniques, microscopy, and staining methods.
✅ Virology & Bacteriology: Virus structure, replication, bacterial classification, and economic importance of microbes.
✅ Industrial & Agricultural Microbiology: Fermentation, bioreactors, antibiotics, bioremediation, and microbial roles in ecosystems.
✅ Immunology: Immune system components, antigen-antibody interactions, hypersensitivity, and autoimmune disorders.
✅ Plant Pathology: Disease etiology, infection cycles, plant defense mechanisms, quarantine measures, and major plant diseases.

This book serves as a valuable resource for students, providing in-depth knowledge, practical applications, and a structured approach to microbiology and plant pathology.