Author : B P Pandey
Price : 450.00 360.00
This textbook has been designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. First Semester students of Botany as per Common Minimum Syllabus prescribed for all Uttar Pradesh State Universities and Colleges under the recommended National Education Policy 2020. Maintaining the traditional approach to the subject, this textbook not only provides strong conceptual understanding, but also helps in developing scientific outlook of the student. It comprehensively covers two papers, namely, Microbiology & Plant Pathology and Techniques in Microbiology & Plant Pathology. The book acquaints the students with the classification of different microbes including viruses, algae, fungi and lichens. It also discusses pathogen and plant disease management in detail and lucidly explains the concept of identifying microbes, pathogens, biofertilizers and lichens. Practical part enables the students to identify microbes and use them for Industrial, Agricultural and Environmental purposes.
· Relevant and well-labelled diagrams have been provided for easy understanding of the concepts
· Engaging chapter-end exercises have been provided for practice
· Collection of experiments to stimulate interest and aid in learning & memorizing the practical aspect of the subject
Theory: Paper I Microbiology & Plant Pathology
1: Introduction to Indian Ancient, Vedic and Heritage Botany
2: Microbial Techniques and Instrumentation
3: Viruses
4: Bacteria
5: Algae: An Introduction
6: Chlorophycophyta-Chlorophyceae (Green Algae)
7: Xanthophycophyta-Xanthophyceae (Yellow-Green Algae)
8: Phaeophycophyta-Phaeophyceae (Brown Algae)
9: Rhodophycophyta-Rhodophyceae (Red Algae)
10: Fungi: An Introduction
11: Class: Zygomycetes
12: Class: Oomycetes
13: Class: Ascomycetes
14: Class: Basidiomycetes
15: Class: Deuteromycetes
16: Mushrooms and Their Cultivation
17: Lichens
18: Mycorrhiza
19: Plant Pathology: Introduction
20: Mechanism of Infection
21: Defence Mechanism
22: Principles of Plant Disease Control
23: Symptoms of Plant Diseases
24: Disease Cycle and Control Measures of Different Plant Diseases and Management
25: Applied Microbiology-I
26: Applied Microbiology-II
Practical: Paper II - Techniques in Microbiology & Plant Pathology
1: Instruments and Techniques
2: Bacterial Identification
3: Biochemical Characterization
4: Mycological Study
5: Lichens
6: Phycology
7: Experimental Plant Pathology
8: Applied Microbiology-I
9: Applied Microbiology-II
10: Applied Microbiology-III
For B.Sc. Botany Students
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