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Course Name Soil microbiology
Course Code 25AGM505
Program M. Sc. (Agriculture) in Agronomy
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Syllabus

Unit I
Theory

Block 1: Developments in Soil Microbiology and Soil Parameters

Unit I: Historical prospective of soil microbiology. Factors affecting soil microflora.

Landmarks in the history of soil microbiology. Abiotic factors (physical and chemical) affecting soil microflora as pH, chemicals, moisture, air, temperature etc.

Unit II: Ecology of soil microbiology

Soil biota, Soil microbial ecology, types of organisms in different soils; Soil microbial biomass; Microbial interactions: unculturable soil biota.

Unit II

Block 2: Microbiology and Biochemistry of Plant Parts

Unit I: Plant parts and soil interface interaction

Microbiology and biochemistry of root-soil interface; phyllosphere, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, soil enzyme activities and their importance.

Unit III

Block 2: Microbiology and Biochemistry of Plant Parts

Unit I: Plant parts and soil interface interaction

Microbiology and biochemistry of root-soil interface; phyllosphere, plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, soil enzyme activities and their importance.

Aim of the course

  • To help unlock and harness the potential of microorganisms in
  • To know the potential benefit of consortia of microorganisms to protect plants from different
  • To study the role of microorganisms in the ecosystem functioning, nutrient cycling and biogeochemical processes including soil enzymes, through their metabolic activity and

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