Introduction to Microbiology
l Applied Microbiology is a branch of biology which studies the enzymes related to some prokaryotes and
eukaryotic microbes, proteins, applied genetics, molecular biology, etc is performed.
l Industrial Microbiology - This science is related to commercial use of microbes in which various economic,
social and environmental related processes and products are included.
l Main features of Industrial Microbiology
– Various productions with the help of fermentation process. eg. bread, cheese, wine. Raw materials for chemicals, enzymes, nutrients, medicines, etc.
– Use of microbes for garbage management and pollution control.
l Dairy Products: Milk is converted into various products for its preservation purposes. eg. cheese, butter, cream, kefir, yoghurt.
l Microbes play an important role in disposal of solid waste through biogas plant and compost production.
l Clean Technology : Microbes have the natural ability of decomposing the man-made chemicals.
l Biofuel is important among the renewable sources of good energy.
l Microbes are used for bioremediation of environment.
l Microbes in the inoculants help in plant growth by supplying nutrients.
l Some bacteria, fungi and viruses are useful as pesticides.
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