Laboratory Practices in Microbiology

Osman Erkmen
Elsevier S&T
292 pages
ISBN: 978-0323910170
February 2021

Laboratory Practices in Microbiology provides updated insights on methods of isolation and cultivation, morphology of microorganisms, the determination of biochemical activities of microorganisms, and physical and chemical effects on microorganisms. Sections cover methods of preparation of media and their sterilization, microorganisms in environment, aseptic techniques, pure culture techniques, morphological characteristics of microorganisms, wet-mount and hanging-drop techniques, cultural and biochemical characteristics of bacteria, and much more. This is an essential book for students and researchers in microbiology, the health sciences, food engineering and technology, and medicine, as well as anyone working in a laboratory setting with microorganisms.