Publisher's Synopsis
Microbiology has intruded various branches of biology and Microbiological techniques are employed successfully for various purposes including quality assessment and for several industrial and biotechnological purposes. This book is a practical guide of the Microbiological techniques covering all the aspects of laboratory safety to microbial quality assessment. This book details basic, clear and concise knowledge and practical information about enumeration and isolation of microorganisms. The main objective of writing this book is to make available training protocols to the students of Microbiology in handling and understanding microorganisms and to discern eukaryotes and prokaryotes. The book depicts the various methods employed to characterize and cultivate bacteria. The staining techniques of microbes are also listed in the book. This book is a comprehensive compendium of basic information on microorganisms, fungi, and yeasts. This book has 38 chapters intended for industrial professionals, environmental, soil scientists and food Microbiologists. The segment of the book deals with the occurrence, morphology and various biochemical assays for isolating and identifying a wide range of bacteria, fungi and yeasts. The antibiotic sensitivity tests, soil Microbiology, milk and meat quality is the main features of the book. This book also details about the rapid tests used for milk quality assessment to assure the fitness of the milk for processing. This book will be useful for the graduate and post graduate students of agriculture, Microbiology, Biotechnology and food science. This book will act as ready reckoner for the quality assurance personnel working in R&D labs and food processing units.
