This book provides the entire basic information required for the beginner of virology. All types of viruses including subviral agents, viroids and prions are dealt in an orderly manner with profuse illustrations. A comprehensive and update account of principles of virology, taxonomy, replication strategies, diagnostic techniques and management of viral diseases is the major attraction of this book. The information provides will be useful to undergraduate and post-graduate students of all disciplines of biology including agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy and medicine. It also fulfils the long-felt needs of researcher and teachers of all biological sciences.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S. Ram Reddy
Dr. S. Ram Reddy, Professor of Microbiology, has a teaching experience for nearly three decades both, at UG and PG levels. He edited and authored more than a dozen books. His research field includes microbial physiology, bioinoculants and biodiversity of microorganisms. He has handled a numbr of research projects funded by UGC, DBT, CSIR, DST etc. He has published more than seventy research papers and guided so many students their Ph.D. and M. Phil. degrees. He is a fellow of Indian Phytopathological Society and an active member of many academic bodies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.M. Reddy
Dr. S.M. Reddy, Professor Emeritus (UGC), Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, is a recipient of Best Teacher Award by Govt. of A.P. He authored and edited about 15 books of university education. His research work spans over wide areas of microbiology right from microbial diversity to microbial biotechnology. He has guided 40 students for the Ph.D. degrees and published more than 400 original research papers in national and international journals. Successfully, he has completed nearly 20 research projects sponsored by different funding agencies. He is a fellow of many academic societies and an active member of several academic bodies.
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