A practical handbook for microbiologists supported by experimental procedures with theoretical background and troubleshooting tips for the technician. The techniques incorporated, cover procedures for a wide range of experiments including those in instrumentation, clinical, agricultural, industrial and environmental microbiology. The appendices at the end serve as additional source of knowledge by way of media preparation, problem analysis and photographs.

Approach to Practical Microbiology / Tools of the Microbiologist / Fundamental Techniques / Culture and Biochemical Characterisation of Bacterial Cultures / Water Microbiology / Soil Microbiology / Food and Dairy Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Pharmaceutical Microbiology / Immunology and Serodiagnosis / Appendix.

Undergraduate Students