1. Introduction to Soil Microbiology
2. History and Development of Soil Microbiology
3. Distribution and Importance of Microorganisms
4. Factors Affecting Microbial Activities in Soil
5. Factors Affecting Distribution and Population of Soil Microbes
6. Microbial Biomass in Soil Fertility
7. Soil Enzymes and Their Roles
8. Bio Geochemical Cycling
9. Decomposition of Organic Matter and Humus Formation
10 Nitrogen Cycle
11. Biological Nitrogen Fixation
12. Phosphorus Cycle and Transformations
13. Sulphur Cycle
14. Potassium Transformations in Soil
15. Zinc and Silica Transformations
16. Bioconversion of Agricultural Wastes
17. Biodegradation of Agricultural Residues and Chemicals
18. Rhizosphere and Its Importance
19. Spermosphere and Phyllosphere
20. Endophytic Microorganisms
21. Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
22. Soil Microbes and Their Interactions
23 Industrially Important Microorganisms
24. Silage Production
25. Biofertilizers and Their Types
26. Mycorrhiza
27. Biocontrol Agents
28. Biopesticides
29. Mass Production of Bioinoculants
30. Quality Control of Biofertilizers
31. Method of Application of Biofertilizers
32. Biofuel Production