Textbook of Agricultural Microbiology
authored by: Bholanath Saha, Sushanta Saha, Partha Deb Roy,Rajiv Rakshit, Nirmalendu Basak & Md. ShamimLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 14 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: NIPA | Weight: 500 GMS
Keywords
Soil microbiology, Agricultural microorganisms, Crop protection, Microbial ecology, Agricultural biotechnology, Plant-microbe interactions, Soil fertility, Agricultural microbiome, Microbial diversity, Crop diseases, Biofertilizers, Agricultural microbiology techniques, Soil health, Plant pathology, Microbial symbiosis, Agricultural microbiology research, Beneficial microorganisms, Sustainable agriculture, Rhizosphere microbiology, Agricultural microbiology applications, Microbial inoculants, Soilborne pathogens, Agricultural microbiology textbooks, Microbial nutrient cyclingThis book, designed for students pursuing a degree in agriculture, presents a comprehensive overview of agricultural microbiology, encompassing the fields of bacteriology, plant pathology, soil microbiology, and food microbiology. The authors have ensured that the contents of the textbook are accessible and simple to comprehend, making it an ideal resource for students seeking to acquire a solid foundation in the subject.
1. Soil Organisms, 2. General Properties and Classification of Bacteria, 3. Actinomycetes, 4. Fungi, 5. Algae, 6. Protozoa, 7. Viruses, 8. Rhizosphere, 9. Nitrogen Cycle: Mineralization of Nitrogen, 10. Nitrification, 11. Denitrification, 12. Rhizobium-legume Symbiosis: Formation of nitrogen-fixing nodule, 13. Microbial Transformation of Phosphorus, 14. Microbial Transformation of Sulfur in Soil, 15. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and use of Rhizobacteria as Biocontrol Agents: Biopesticides