TY - BOOK AU - Atlas, R M TI - Principles of Microbiology SN - 978-93-392-1987-1 U1 - 579 PY - 2015/// CY - New Delhi PB - McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd. KW - Chemical Engineering N1 - 660; Principles of Microbiology N2 - Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (microbes), which are organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. It encompasses the study of their characteristics, their interactions with each other and the environment, and their impact on other living organisms and the planet. Key principles include understanding microbial diversity, growth, metabolism, genetics, and the role of microbes in various ecosystems and industries. ER -