Author Profile

Dr. Ranjit Singh (M.Sc.,Ph.D.) is presently working as an Associate Professor and Head in the Department of Botany, D.S.N. (P.G.) College, Unnao (U.P.) affiliated to C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur. Dr. Singh has 23 years research experience and more than 20 years teaching experience of Botany at Graduate and Post Graduate levels. He has authored a number of books for University students and published 30 research papers/articles in the journals of National and International repute. He has been awarded FISAB and GESA Fellowship, Innovative Faculty Award, Paryavaran Ratna Puraskar and Eminent Botanist Award in teaching and scientific fields by different societies and associations for his contribution in the field of environmental conservation. Recently The American University, USA conferred on him an honorary degree D.Sc. (Honoris causa) for his seminal contribution to the field of science.

About The Book

Microbiology and plant pathology are intertwined, with plant pathology focusing on plant diseases caused by pathogens (like fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes) and microbiology studying the biology of microorganisms, including those that cause plant diseases. Written for UG students this textbook imparts all course materials as per the syllabus. Written as per NEP-2020, Botany, 1st semester, this book maintains easy to understand approach to the subject. It provides strong conceptual understanding with the help of examples, illustrations and diagrams. The text covers Microbiology & Plant Pathology and Techniques in Microbiology & Plant Pathology. The book includes topics—the classification of different microbes including viruses, algae, fungi and lichens and discusses pathogen and plant disease management in detail. Written in a lucid language it explains the concept of identifying microbes, pathogens, bio fertilizers and lichens.

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Introduction to Indian Ancient, Vedic and Heritage Botany
2. Microbial Techniques and Instrumentation
3. Bacteria
4. Viruses
5. Phycology
6. Mycology
7. Mushroom Cultivation, Licheonology, and Mycorrhiza
8. Plant Pathology
9. Diseases and Control
10. Applied Microbiology
Bibliography
Index