Synopsis Microbes have a very significant role in the era of biotechnology and hence microbiology has today come forth as one of the most demanding subject in the science streams of U.G. and P.G. Courses. The microorganisms influence the man in several ways. The diversity of their activities varies from causing diseases in human and other animals and plants to the production of various useful products.

The present book "Text Book of Microbiology" includes 17 chapters covering the information on basic studies of microorganisms leaving aside their application part. Book provides information of this discipline covering syllabus of U.G. and P.G. of most of the Indian Universities. Detailed information is given on history of Microbiology, evolution of microorganisms, classification, nomenclature and latest information of Bergery's manual. Chapters covers information about Bacteria, viruses, archaea, mycoplasma and phytoplasma. General account of Cyanobacteria including their nutrition and reproduction have been given. Book provides detailed information about gram negative and gram positive bacteria and Eukaryotes (Algae and Fungi).

This text book will be highly beneficial to students, teachers and research workers in the field of microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and plant sciences.