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A Textbook of Basic and Applied Microbiology
Aneja, K.R.
, Prof. & Former Chairman, Deptt. of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (Haryana) India
Jain, Pranay
, Lecturer in Biotechnology, University Instt. of Engg. & Tech., Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
Aneja, Raman
, Dental Surgeon.
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PRINTED BOOK DETAILS:
ISBN :
978-81-224-2367-9
Publication Year :
June, 2008
Edition :
1st
Reprint :
2009
Pages :
800
Price :
$ 19.75
Binding : Paperback
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About the Book: |
A Textbook of Basic and Applied Microbiology intends to provide up-to-date and concise information on basic and applied aspects of microbiology in a well-illustrated and simple language. The orientation of this textbook is presented in an understandable manner to the readers of diverse backgrounds. The book is divided into three sections: Basic, Applied and Medical Microbiology. The Basic Microbiology section covers chapters on fundamental aspects of microbiology such as historical milestones in microbiology, microbial taxonomy, structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and physical and chemical control of microorganisms including principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy. The Applied Microbiology section lays emphasis on the diverse applications of microorganisms in industry, health, environment and agriculture and includes chapters on soil, air and water microbiology, food and environmental microbiology, industrial microbiology and biotechnology and a fascinating field of exobiology highlighting discovery of microbes in outer space.
The Medical Microbiology section includes important chapters on fundamentals of immunology and microbial pathogenesis, various infectious diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites in humans which include mycoses, skin, eye and ear diseases, oral and dental diseases, upper and lower respiratory tract diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, urogenital and sexually transmitted diseases, systemic and nervous system diseases and a chapter on diagnostic microbiology which deals with the techniques used by a clinical microbiologist to isolate and identify the pathogenic microorganism in a clinical specimen.
This endeavor would be useful for the graduate and postgraduate students, teachers and researchers in various disciplines including the biological sciences, biotechnology, engineering, pharmacy, nursing and medical sciences, agriculture, foods and nutrition, environmental sciences and clinical microbiology laboratories. The primary objectives of this textbook are: to involve the reader in the relevance and excitement of microbiology, to help understand and appreciate the natural roles, structure and functions of microorganisms, to continue building up of knowledge and to facilitate the ability to supply the subject content and also to encourage skills that makes reader lifelong learner in the subject.
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About the Author: |
Dr. K.R. Aneja is a Professor and Chairman, Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. He has a vast PG teaching and research experience of 36 years of which more than 9 years as a Chairman of the Department. As a researcher, Dr. Aneja has handled 6 major research projects sponsored by UGC and Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi and DFID, UK. He has guided several M.Phil and Ph.D. students and published over 135 research papers and reviews in International and National journals of repute and contributes regularly to magazines highlighting the importance of microbes to society. He is a reviewer of International and National journals.
He is an active member of over 10 National and International Societies. He has attended many conferences, presented invited papers, and chaired technical sessions in some of them. In addition, he has also organized an International Conference in 1997. He is a recipient of INSA-Royal Society, Academic Exchange Fellowship and is a Fellow of four Societies: Indian Botanical Society, Indian Phytopathological Society, Indian Mycological Society and Society for Biocontrol Advancement. He was elected Recorder of Plant Sciences Section of the Indian Science Congress (ISCA) for 2008 and 09. He is an awardee of Rashtriya Gaurav Award and Best Citizens of India Award.
Dr. Aneja has authored/edited six books entitled "From Ethnomycology to Fungal Biotechnology" published by Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, USA; "Glimpses in Plant Sciences" published by Pragati Prakashan, Meerut; "An Introduction to Mycology" published by Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi; "A Textbook of Basic and Applied Microbiology","Fungal Diversity and Biotechnology", in addition to "Experiments in Microbiology, Plant Pathology and Biotechnology" published by New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
His research interests include Environmental microbiology, Medical/Pharmaceutical microbiology and Microbial biotechnology.
Pranay Jain is a lecturer who joined the faculty in 2004 in biotechnology at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kurukshetra University. He is registered for Ph.D. on the problem entitled `control of dental caries and periodontal disease by soil microorganisms`.
Raman Aneja is a dental surgeon and has hands-on-skill in various surgical operations such as root canal therapy, gum surgery, and oral surgery. He has specialised in cosmetic and authetic dentistry and has a keen interest in studies on oral microflora and its role in dental caries and periodontal microbiology.
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Contents: |
Section A: Basic Microbiology
Scope and Historical Developments in MicrobiologyMicrobial TaxonomyProkaryotic Cell: Morphology, Structure and FunctionEukaryotic Microorganisms-The FungiEukaryotic Microorganisms-The ProtozoaEukaryotic Microorganisms-The AlgaeAcellular Microorganisms-VirusesMicroscopy and Measurement of MicroorganismsNutrition and Cultivation of MicrobesMolecules of Life: The MacromoleculesBioenergetics: A Microbial MetabolismMicrobial GrowthFlow of Genetic InformationBacterial Genetics: Regulation of MetabolismMutations and Genetic Exchange in ProkaryotesGene Cloning in MicroorganismsControl of Microorganisms: Physical and Chemical AgentsAntimicrobial Chemotherapeutic Agents
Section B: Applied Microbiology
Soil MicrobiologyWater MicrobiologyAir MicrobiologyEnvironmental MicrobiologyFood MicrobiologyIndustrial Microbiology and BiotechnologyExobiology-Microbes in Space
Section C: Medical Microbiology
Fundamentals of ImmunologyMicrobial PathogenesisHuman Fungal Diseases-MycosesHuman Skin Diseases-Bacterial and ViralEye and Ear DiseasesOral and Dental DiseasesUpper Respiratory Tract (URT) DiseasesLower Respiratory Tract (LRT) DiseasesGastrointestinal Tract DiseasesUrogenital and Sexually Transmitted DiseasesCardiovascular and Systemic DiseasesNervous System DiseasesDiagnostic or Clinical Microbiology.
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Audience: |
Biotechnology,Agriculture,Biological Sciences & Biotechnology,Pharmacy,Microbiology
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