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Introduction to Food Microbiology

This PDF covers the following topics related to Introduction to Food Microbiology : Food Microbiology, Microbial Growth, Fermentation and Spoilage, Foodborne Illnesses, Sanitation, Personal Hygiene, Pests, and Cross-Contamination, Microbial Barriers for Food Preservation, Assessing Risk in Food Recipes and Determining Control Points, Food Identity, Food Standards, and Certification.

Author(s): A Province of British Columbia

344 Pages

Microbiology by Uttarakhand Open University

Microbiology is the special branch of biology that deals with the study of microscopic organisms or microorganisms. This PDF covers the following topics related to Microbiology And Immunology : Diversity of Microbes, Culture of Microbes, Overview of Immune System, Cells and Organs of the Immune System, Humoral Immunity, Cell Mediated Immunity, Applications of Immunology.

Author(s): Uttarakhand Open University

232 Pages

Basic Practical Microbiology

This PDF covers the following topics related to Basic Practical Microbiology : The Basics, An introduction to microbiology, aseptic technique and safety, Preparation, Safety guidelines, Risk assessment, Good microbiological laboratory practice (GMLP), Spillage management, Aerosols, Resources, Equipment, Apparatus, Materials, Media, sterilisation and disinfection, Preparation of culture media, Pouring a plate, Storage of media, Sterilisation vs disinfection, Sterilisation using the autoclave or pressure cooker, Sterilisation of equipment and materials, Choice, preparation and use of disinfectants, Inoculation and other aseptic procedures, Essential points, Using a wire loop, Using a pipette, Flaming the neck of bottles and test tubes, Working with bacteria and yeast Streak plate, Pour plate, Using a spreader, Spread plate, Working with moulds, Incubation, In conclusion: clearing up, Essential methods for maintaining, preparing and using cultures Obtaining suitable cultures, Pure cultures, Maintaining stock cultures, Checking cultures for contamination, Preventing contamination of cultures and the environment, Aseptic transfer of cultures and sterile solutions, Preparing cultures for class use, Microbiology in Action Practical activities, Testing sensitivity to antimicrobial substances, Microscopy.

Author(s): Microbiology Society

46 Pages

General Microbiology by King Saud University

This book explains the following topics: Microorganisms, Pathways of Discovery in Microbiology, The Modern Era of Microbiology, General Characteristics of Microorganisms, Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, Virus, Microbial Metabolism, Microbial Genetics, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Medical microbiology and Immunity.

Author(s): King Saud University

89 Pages

Environmental Microbiology Lecture Notes by MIT

This note provides a general introduction to the diverse roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial environments. It will cover the topics includes: cellular architecture, energetics, and growth, evolution and gene flow, population and community dynamics, water and soil microbiology, biogeochemical cycling, and microorganisms in biodeterioration and bioremediation.

Author(s): Prof. Martin Polz

NA Pages

General Microbiology by Rachel Watson

This note will provide an introduction to microbiology. It also focuses on the evolution, diversity and taxonomy of microbes and their ecological significance. Topics covered includes: Cell or Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics, Physiology and Metabolism, Evolution and Diversity, Ecology.

Author(s): Rachel Watson

NA Pages