Microbiology

Author: Shen Ping
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a research outcome of the "Reform Plan for Teaching Content and Curriculum Systems in Higher Education Towards the 21st Century" by the Ministry of Education. It is part of the "21st Century Curriculum Textbooks" and the National Key Textbook for Higher Education during the "Ninth Five-Year Plan." It was co-authored by multiple microbiology experts from Wuhan University, Peking University, Fudan University, Nankai University, and Shandong University. From content to form, it strives to align with international advanced textbooks and reflects the latest level of the microbiology discipline. While emphasizing the strengthening of fundamentals, the book highlights its novelty and inspiration, showcasing the integration of theory and practice to foster students' abilities. The book is divided into 15 chapters, covering topics such as the pure culture and microscopic techniques of microorganisms, the cellular structure and function, nutrition, metabolism, growth, reproduction, and control of microorganisms, viruses, microbial genetics, the regulation of gene expression, microbial genetics and genetic engineering, the ecology, evolution, phylogeny, and identification of microorganisms, the diversity of microbial species, infection and immunity, as well as microbial industry and products. Each chapter includes a summary and review questions, and the book concludes with an "Index of Common Microorganisms" and an "Index of Microbiology Terms" for easy reference. This book is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in life science programs at comprehensive universities and normal universities across science, engineering, agriculture, forestry, and medical fields. It can also serve as a reference for other biotechnology professionals.