BRANCHES OF MICROBIOLOGY.pptx

branches of microbiology i am going to explain about branches in the field of microbiology

1. BRANCHES OF MICROBIOLOGY BY, ARJUN.G (BP211515) I- M.Sc Applied Microbiology Sacred heart College (Autonomous) Tirupattur

2. BRANCHES OF MICROBIOLOGY Bacteriology: Study of Bacteria and Archaea. Mycology: Study of Fungi ( Molds and Yeasts). Phycology or Algology : Study of Algae. Protozoology: Study of Protozoa. Virology: Study of Viruses. Parasitology: Study of parasitism and parasites that include pathogenic protozoa, helminth worms and some insects Microbial Ecology: Study of interrelationships between microbes and environment. Microbial Morphology : Study of detailed structures of microorganisms. Microbial Physiology: Metabolism of microbes at the cellular and molecular levels.

3. BRANCHES OF MICROBIOLOGY Molecular Microbiology: Study of genome (i.e., genomics) of microorganisms and construction of phylogenetic tree based on rRNA. Microbial Genetics: Study of heredity and variation in varieties. Molecular Biology: The advanced study of the genetic material (DNA, RNA) and protein synthesis. Agricultural Microbiology: Study of relationships of microbes and crops with an emphasis on control of plant diseases and improvement of yields. Food Microbiology: Interaction of microorganisms and food in relation to food bioprocessing, food spoilage, food borne diseases and their prevention. Dairy Microbiology: Production of and maintenance in quality control of dairy products.

4. BRANCHES OF MICROBIOLOGY Industrial Microbiology: Industrial uses of microbes in the production of alcoholic beverages, vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, antibiotics and other drugs. Marine Microbiology: Study of microorganisms and their activity concerning human and animal health in fresh, estuarine and marine waters. Air Microbiology: Role of microorganisms in contamination and spoilage of food and dissemination of plant and animal diseases through air. Medical Microbiology: Fundamental principles of microbial diseases and techniques involved in the diagnosis of infectious diseases. Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology: Monitoring, control and spread of diseases in communities.