Biology & Diversity of Virus Bacteria and Fungi | M.Sc Botany (PDF)
Biology & Diversity of Virus Bacteria and Fungi written by Prabhat & Nitu Nisha is a great book for understanding virus bacteria and fungal biology and its habits, book available in PDF download.
The microscopic world is the unseen architect of our biosphere. Long before complex organisms walked the Earth, bacteria, viruses, and fungi were shaping the environment, establishing the biochemical pathways that sustain all known life. Today, these organisms continue to dictate the flow of energy and nutrients, acting simultaneously as devastating pathogens, essential symbionts, and powerful industrial allies.
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of microbiology and mycology, designed to guide readers through the immense diversity, structural complexity, and ecological significance of these foundational life forms. It synthesizes classical microbiology with modern taxonomic trends and applied sciences, offering a holistic view of how these microorganisms function and interact with the world around them.
This text is written for undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany, microbiology, plant pathology, and agricultural sciences. It is also intended to serve as a valuable reference for educators and researchers seeking a structured, in-depth resourcethat balances foundational biological principles with real-world applications in medicine, industry, and agriculture.
Unit I
- General Account of Archaebacteria & Eubacteria
- Ultrastructure of Archaebacteria & Eubacteria
- Nutrition & Reproduction of Archaebacteria & Eubacteria
- Biological & Economical Importance of Archaebacteria & Eubacteria
- Salient Features & Biological Importance of Cyanobacteria
Unit II
- Viruses: Characteristics & Ultrastructure of Virions
- Isolation & Purification of Viruses
- Chemical Nature of Viruses
- Replication & Transmission of Viruses
- Economic Importance of Viruses
- Mycoplasma: General Characteristics & Role in Causing Plant Diseases
Unit III
- General Characteristics of Fungi
- Ultrastructure of Mycological Cells
- Fungi: Unicellular & Multicellular Organization
- Fungal Cell Wall Components
- Nutrition in Fungi
- Reproduction in Fungi
- Heterothallism in Fungi
- Heterokaryosis in Fungi
- Parasexuality in Fungi
- Recent Trends in Classification
Unit IV
- Phylogeny of Fungi
- General Account of Mastigomycotina
- General Account of Zygomycotina
- General Account of Ascomycotina
- General Account of Basidiomycotina
- General Account of Deuteromycotina
- Fungi in Industries
- Fungi in Medicine
- Fungi in Food
- Fungal Diseases
- Mycorrhizae: A Symbiotic System Between Plants and Fungi
- Fungi as Biocontrol Agents
