Starch Hydrolysis Test: Principle, Procedure, Results, and Uses
Introduction to Starch Hydrolysis Test The starch hydrolysis test is a differential microbiological technique used to detect an organism’s ability …
General Microbiology
Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, which are tiny, often microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. It plays a central role in medicine, agriculture, food production, biotechnology, and environmental science. Microbiology is the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms—unicellular, multicellular, or acellular organisms—focusing on their structure, function, classification, growth, interactions, and roles in the environment.
Vermicomposting: Introduction, Characteristics, Process & types
Vermicomposting Introduction Vermicomposting transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich compost by using earthworms and microorganisms. Vermicast, often referred to as worm castings, …
Extremeophiles: Introduction, Biodiversity, Types and Application
Introduction Extremophiles are tiny organisms that can live in places previously thought to be impossible for any form of life. …
Bioluminescence: Introduction, Properties and Applications
Introduction Bioluminescence refers to the phenomenon where living beings can naturally create and emit light. This occurrence is a kind …
Beneficial Bacteria in Human Gut: An Overview
Introduction The gastrointestinal (GI) tract in humans is a specialized and adaptable organ system. It not only plays a crucial …
Phosphate & potassium solubilizing bacteria as PGPR
Introduction The term PGPR (Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria) was first used by Kloepper and Schroth to describe soil naturally occurring rhizobacteria. …
Directed Evolution of Proteins on the basis of Mutational Scanning
Introduction In past few years, directed evolution emerged as the most efficient and effective protein engineering methods. It has many …
Plant Growth Hormones: Introduction, Types and Functions
Introduction Hormones are chemical messenger and usually organic in nature that are produced by source cell and regulate the cellular …
Klebsiella: Introduction, Classification, Biochemical and Treatment
Introduction Klebsiella are gram-negative, nonsporing, non-motile bacilli that grow well on ordinary media, produce pink mucoid colonies on MacConkey’s agar. …
Endospore staining and capsule staining of the bacteria
Aim To study and differentiate bacterial species from other negative cells using endospore staining technique. To observe capsule staining of …