A Laboratory Manual for Life Sciences (Paperback, DR.PANKAJ KUMAR RAI, Dr. Kumar Anand, Dr. Pritam Bala Sinha, Dr. Subhomoi Borkotoky)

This book aims to provide basic practical guidelines for microbiology and biotechnology students. All experiments have been carefully written in a clear and concise form. Major topics covered include basic microbiology practicals including antibiotic sensitivity test, Gram’s staining, Methylene Blue Reductase (MBRT) Test, Streak plate method and Food technology methods such as determination of detergent in milk, to separate the plant pigments in a food sample. This book also provides basic bioinformatics practical guidelines that can be used in dairy and food microbiology. For undergraduate (B. Sc. & B. Tech) and graduate (M. Sc.) students in various branches of biology, the book presents up-to-date fundamental information about the significant aspects of dairy microbiology as well as food microbiology. Personnel in the food industry who have little to no background in microbiology or need a refresher course in fundamental microbiological concepts and laboratory procedures will also find this book useful.