📘 Food and Agri Microbiology (2025 – 2026 Edition) – Complete Study Resource

The Food and Agriculture Microbiology app is a comprehensive study companion for students and teachers of BS, MSc, Agriculture, Food Science, and Biology. It combines a syllabus book, MCQs, and quizzes in one platform—ideal for classroom learning, exam preparation, and self-study. Designed for global learners, this app helps you master key concepts, revise efficiently, and achieve academic success.

📚Units and Topics Overview

🌾 Unit 1: Introduction to Food and Agriculture Microbiology

History and Scope • Role of Microorganisms • Microbial Diversity in Soil, Water & Plants • Metabolism in Food Systems • Beneficial vs Harmful Microbes • Modern Techniques • Impact on Food Security • Future Trends

🌱 Unit 2: Microbiology of Soil

Soil as a Microbial Habitat • Nutrient Cycling (Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur) • Soil Fertility • Plant-Microbe Interactions • Biofertilizers • Pathogens & Soil-borne Diseases

💧 Unit 3: Microbiology of Water and Irrigation

Water Microbial Diversity • Impact on Crop Health • Beneficial Aquatic Microbes • Water Quality Testing • Wastewater Treatment • Aquaponic and Hydroponic Systems

🌿 Unit 4: Plant–Microbe Interactions

PGPR • Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria • Mycorrhiza • Biocontrol Agents • Biofungicides • Endophytes • Microbial Biotechnology in Crop Improvement

🥛Unit 5: Food Microbiology and Fermentation

Microbes in Dairy, Beverages, Bread, and Pickles • Fermentation Processes • Starter Cultures • Probiotics • Industrial Applications • Quality Control

🍞 Unit 6: Food Spoilage and Preservation

Causes of Spoilage • Food Categories (Cereals, Meat, Fish, Dairy, Fruits & Vegetables) • Physical, Chemical & Biological Preservation • Modern Trends

🍽 Unit 7: Foodborne Pathogens and Food Safety

Bacterial, Viral & Parasitic Pathogens • Detection Methods • Foodborne Diseases • HACCP Systems • Antimicrobial Resistance • International Safety Standards

🧫Unit 8: Microbial Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture

Microbial Enzymes • Biofertilizers • GM Microbes • Nutraceuticals • Biosensors • Sustainable Agriculture • Emerging Biotech Applications

♻ Unit 9: Microbial Waste Management and Sustainability

Decomposition • Composting • Biogas Production • Bioremediation • Recycling of Agricultural Waste • Circular Economy and Green Farming

🔬 Unit 10: Advances and Future Trends

Molecular Techniques • Metagenomics • Synthetic Biology • AI and Nanotechnology • Climate Change and Global Food Security

📖 Learning Resources

✅ Syllabus Book – Concise and Exam-Focused
✅ MCQs – Quick Practice and Self-Evaluation
✅ Quizzes – Interactive Revision

Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, teachers, and researchers in microbiology, agriculture, and food science.

👩‍🔬 This app is inspired by authors:
James M. Jay, Karl R. Matthews, Kalmia E. Kniel, Faith J. Critzer, G. Rangaswami & N. S. Subba Rao

🎯 Download now from Play Store and begin your journey with Food and Agri Microbiology – Your Complete Study Partner.