SBT418 MARINE MICROBIOLOGY

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  • Introduction to the marine environment;
  • Marine microbial populations; (bacteria, archae bacteria, fungi, viruses, micro algae, macro algae;phytoplanktons )
  • Marine sampling methods and bacterial culturing techniques;
  • Microbial ecology;
  • Biogeochemical processes;(carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, phosphorous cycle)
  •  Microbial associations with marine plants and animals;
  •  Benefits and male fits of marine microorganisms;
  • Microorganisms and bio degradation of pollutants in marine environment;
  • Other beneficial roles of marine microorganisms;
  • Biodeterioration and biofouling in marine environments;
  • Role of marine microbes in Biotechnoloty:Health, environmental and industrial applications)