DSE – 8B
APMB 364P Practicals –XX: SOIL AND AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY (1 credit)
1. Isolation of bacteria, fungi and actinobacteria from soils.
2. Isolation of nitrogen fixing bacteria from root nodules of legumes.
3. Enumeration of rhizosphere to non rhizosphere population of bacteria.
4. Isolation of antagonistic Pseudomonas from soil.
5. Microscopic observations of root colonization by VAM fungi.
6. Isolation of Azospirillum sp. from the roots of grasses.
7. Isolation of phyllosphere microflora.
8. Isolation of P solubilizing microorganisms.
9. Observation of Anabaena from Azolla plants.
10. Demonstration on different biofertilizers types, formulation and application methods.
11. Visit to biofertilizers and biopesticides unit to understand about the Unit operation procedures.