Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Semester 1 — subject classesसेमेस्टर 1 — विषयवार कक्षाएँEvery theory subject of the term, unit by unit, with notes, numericals and doubt classes.
Microbiology and Plant PathologyTechniques in Microbiology and Plant Pathology
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Unit tests & mid-termयूनिट टेस्ट और मिड-टर्मA test after every unit and a mid-term in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 1 mock testमॉक टेस्टA full mock test of all subjects before the exam, with analysis.
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Semester 1 exam (university / board)सेमेस्टर / वार्षिक परीक्षाPrevious papers, important questions and full revision.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
2 subjects · 10 chapters · 45 topics
Microbiology and Plant Pathology5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Viruses and Bacteria
5 topics+
- General characters and structure of viruses: TMV and bacteriophage
- Lytic and lysogenic cycles
- Bacterial cell structure and Gram staining
- Reproduction and genetic recombination in bacteria
- Mycoplasma and phytoplasma
02Unit 2: Applied Microbiology
5 topics+
- Microbes in agriculture: biofertilisers, nitrogen fixation
- Microbes in food and dairy
- Industrial microbiology: fermentation, enzymes, alcohol
- Antibiotics and vaccines
- Microbes in sewage treatment and biogas
03Unit 3: Fungi, Lichens and Mycorrhiza
5 topics+
- General characters and classification of fungi
- Rhizopus, Saccharomyces, Penicillium
- Puccinia and Agaricus
- Lichens: structure and importance
- Mycorrhiza: ecto and endo
04Unit 4: Algae
5 topics+
- General characters and classification (Fritsch)
- Nostoc and Chlamydomonas
- Volvox and Oedogonium
- Chara, Ectocarpus and Polysiphonia
- Economic importance of algae
05Unit 5: Plant Pathology
4 topics+
- Koch's postulates and disease symptoms
- Viral and bacterial diseases: TMV, citrus canker, bacterial blight of rice
- Fungal diseases: late blight of potato, white rust, rust of wheat, red rot of sugarcane, loose smut
- Disease control: cultural, chemical and biological
Techniques in Microbiology and Plant Pathology5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Laboratory Safety and Sterilisation
4 topics+
- Good laboratory practices and biosafety
- Autoclave and hot air oven
- Laminar air flow and flame sterilisation
- Filtration sterilisation
02Culture Media and Isolation
5 topics+
- Preparation of nutrient agar and potato dextrose agar
- Serial dilution technique
- Pour plate and spread plate
- Streak plate for pure culture
- Counting colonies (cfu)
03Staining of Microbes
4 topics+
- Simple staining
- Gram staining
- Lactophenol cotton blue mount of fungi
- Observation under oil immersion
04Algae, Fungi and Lichens
4 topics+
- Temporary mounts of Nostoc, Oedogonium, Spirogyra
- Rhizopus, Penicillium, Puccinia stages
- Types of lichen thallus
- Mycorrhizal roots (demonstration)
05Plant Disease Specimens
4 topics+
- Mosaic and leaf curl diseases
- Citrus canker and bacterial blight
- Late blight, white rust, rust and smut
- Red rot of sugarcane
About this course
You will be able to
- Complete Microbiology and Plant Pathology syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Techniques in Microbiology and Plant Pathology syllabus with regular tests
Who it is for
- B.Sc Botany students of Semester 1 (UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus)
- Students preparing for competitive and agriculture-related exams with botany
What you need
- Class 12 with Biology
- No previous college course needed
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
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Questions
Which syllabus does this course follow?
It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.Sc Botany, Semester 1. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university's syllabus and question pattern.
Is there a practical paper?
Yes. Techniques in Microbiology and Plant Pathology (same semester) covers sterilisation, culture, staining and disease specimens.
Is there a test after the course?
Yes. Unit-wise multiple-choice tests and a final exam paper are included for semester exam practice.
Will I culture bacteria myself?
Yes, safe non-pathogenic sources such as curd, soil and air plates are used under supervision.
How are the practicals marked?
The trainer watches each experiment and marks it on a rubric; the viva questions here prepare you for the university practical exam.
