This book is an excellent supplementary textbook, written in simple language and easy to understand even for beginners. All topics related to microbiology are covered general aspects like techniques, culture and identification of bacteria, bacterial genetics, water, soil and food microbiology and the study of viruses and fungi. Medical microbiology is also discussed, dealing with sample collection and identification of common pathogenic bacteria. The book has a unique style a basic idea of the topic is given followed by various laboratory methods presented systematically, keeping in mind problems faced by students and also stressing the do s and don ts whilst carrying out various experiments. Diagrams and flow charges help to make learning easier and more interesting. And the final chapters contain instructions on practical exercises written to enable the student to perform them with confidence and ease. This is a superb step-by-step guide for microbiology students. Contents: 1. Introduction to Microbiology 2. Tools of Microbiology 3. Techniques of Microbiology 4. Culture Media 5. Isolation, Purification and Identification of Bacteria 6. Maintenance and Storage of Bacterial Strains 7. Laboratory Exercises to Study Bacteria 8. Study of Bacterial Growth 9. Study of Environmental Influences on Bacterial Growth 10. Study of Control of Microbial Growth by Antimicrobial Agents 11. Study of Bacterial Genetics 12. Water Microbiology 13. Soil Microbiology 14. Food Microbiology 15. Milk Microbiology 16. Study of Viruses 17. Study of Fungi 18. Study of Cyanobacteria 19. Study of Bacterial Diseases in Plants 20. Study of Medical Microbiology and Immunology 21. Rules and Regulations of the Laboratory A simple, easy to read guide to experiments in microbiology Gives theory and practical tips Author has taught all levels of microbiology