Practical agricultural bacteriology you can use in the lab.
This book offers hands-on methods for studying micro‑organisms in foods, milk, soils, manures, and water, with clear steps you can follow in a teaching or research lab.
In plain, step‑by‑step language, it guided readers through apparatus, media, culturing techniques, and the isolation and description of bacteria. The book covers how to test for germ content in air and water, how to work with dairy organisms, and how soil and plant-associated bacteria are studied and identified. It also includes methods for analyzing fermentation, spoilage, and nutrient cycles in farming systems, with emphasis on practical demonstrations and reproducible results.
What you’ll experience
- Techniques for growing and observing bacteria from air, water, soils, and dairy products
- Practical tests to identify bacteria and assess their activity
- Guidance on equipment, culture media, and safe lab practice
- Special methods for anaerobic work, nitrogen‑fixing bacteria, and dairy cultures
Ideal for students and professionals in agriculture, dairy science, and related fields who want a hands‑on lab reference that connects methods to real farm contexts.