Versatile, comprehensive, and clearly written, this competitively priced laboratory manual can be used with any undergraduate microbiology text--and now features a stunning full-color design, integrated color photographs, and newly rendered color illustrations. Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual is known for its thorough coverage, descriptive and straightforward procedures, and minimal equipment requirements. A broad range of experiments helps to convey basic principles and techniques. Each experiment includes an overview, an in-depth discussion of the principle involved, easy-to-follow procedures, and lab reports with review and critical thinking questions. Ample introductory material and laboratory safety instructions are provided.

Part 1 Basic Laboratory Techniques for Isolation, Cultivation, and Cultural Characterization of Microorganisms
Part 2 Microscopy
Part 3 Bacterial Staining
Part 4 Cultivation of Microorganisms: Nutritional and Physical Requirements, and Enumeration of Microbial Populations
Part 5 Biochemical Activities of Microorganisms
Part 6 The Protozoa
Part 7 The Fungi
Part 8 The Viruses
Part 9 Physical and Chemical Agents for the Control of Microbial Growth
Part 10 Microbiology of Food
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