This reference work provides an comprehensive and easily accessible source of information on numerous aspects of Evolutionary Developmental Biology. The work provides an extended overview on the current state of the art of this interdisciplinary and dynamic scientific field. The work is organized in thematic sections, referring to the specific requirements and interests in each section in far detail. “Evolutionary Developmental Biology – A Reference Guide” is intended to provide a resource of knowledge for researchers engaged in evolutionary biology, developmental biology, theoretical biology, philosophy of sciences and history of biology.

A look into the phenomena of sex and reproduction in all organisms, taking an innovative, unified and comprehensive approach.

This textbook has been designed to meet the needs of B.Sc. First Semester students of Botany as per Common Minimum Syllabus prescribed for all Uttar Pradesh State Universities and Colleges under the recommended National Education Policy 2020. Maintaining the traditional approach to the subject, this textbook not only provides strong conceptual understanding, but also helps in developing scientific outlook of the student. It comprehensively covers two papers, namely, Microbiology & Plant Pathology and Techniques in Microbiology & Plant Pathology. The book acquaints the students with the classification of different microbes including viruses, algae, fungi and lichens. It also discusses pathogen and plant disease management in detail and lucidly explains the concept of identifying microbes, pathogens, biofertilizers and lichens. Practical part enables the students to identify microbes and use them for Industrial, Agricultural and Environmental purposes.

The present book is for B.Sc(I) yr, strictly based on UGC Model syllabus for all Indian Universities. Each unit or chapter as the case may be is followed by various types of questions, such as very short, short, long answer questions, digrammatic questions and multiple choice questions, asked repeatedly questions have been included.