The scope of microbiology has enlarged tremendously during last 25-30 years. The present volume deals about the microbial diversity comprising 25 reviews papers and research papers from outstanding scientists of India. This will related to plants and microbial diversity. It mainly includes fungal, bacterial and nematode diversity, mushrooms cultivation, bio-fertilizers, disease resistance, biological control, plant disease management, plant primary goal of preparing this volume fertility. The primary goal of preparing this volume is to present a balanced view of the diversity of issues that related to the microbial diversity and provide the fundamental infor-mation that will allow students and scientists to understand the complexities of those issues. This book is suitable for students of post-graduate, research scholars, senior research fellow and research associate in mycology, microbiology, plant pathology, plant bacterio-logy and plant protection. It will also be extremely useful to the teachers, instructors and scientists engaged in pursuit higher knowledge in this area.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Asha Sinha
Asha Sinha is Professor in the Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) Varanasi (U.P.). She joined the department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Institute of agricultural sci3ences, Banaras Hindu, University as senior research fellow in January 1980 and subsequently was appointed Lecturer in the same department. She has published research papers in the leading journal of both Indian and abroad. She has also edited a book on microbes and plants. Research field of her principal interest are microbial ecology, virology and mycology with particular interest in the area of plant litter decomposition. She has been engaged in teaching and research from more than 25 years. She has visited several foreign laboratories including those in Germany and USA and also participated in conference, seminar symposium and training courses. Presently she is life member of two reputed societies.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR R.C. Ram
R.C. Ram is Lecturer in the Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology, institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Baranasi (U.P.). he has authored two practical manuals on mushrooms cultivation and microbiology for B.sc. (Ag.) students. His specilization is on mushrooms and their cultivation techniques. He has also developed a new substrates sterilization technique for mushroom growers those free from chemicals and very cheapest to farmers. He has published several research papers, review papers and twenty-four popular Hindi and English articles in reputed j9ournals and magazines respectively. He has actively participated in three training courses, six national and international seminars, symposium and conferences and seven radio talk in All India radio and presented his research works. He has edited a boon on 'Modern Trends in Microbial Diversity'. He is a member of four reputed scientific societies of India. He is also Nodal Officer of mega seed Project (I.C.A.R.) in Mushroom seed Production.
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