· Bacteriology: Study of Bacteria and Archaea.
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Mycology:
Study of Fungi (Molds and Yeasts).
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Phycology or Algology:
Study of Algae.
·
Protozoology: Study
of Protozoa.
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Virology: Study
of Viruses.
·
Parasitology: Study
of parasitism and parasites that include pathogenic protozoa, helminth worms
and some insects.
·
Microbial Ecology: Study
of interrelationships between microbes and environment.
·
Microbial Morphology:
Study of detailed structures of microorganisms.
·
Microbial Physiology: Metabolism
of microbes at the cellular and molecular levels.
· Molecular Microbiology: Study
of genome (i.e., genomics) of microorganisms and construction of phylogenetic
tree based on rRNA.
·
Microbial Genetics: Study
of heredity and variation in varieties.
·
Molecular Biology:
The advanced study of the genetic material (DNA, RNA) and protein synthesis.
· Agricultural Microbiology: Study
of relationships of microbes and crops with an emphasis on control of plant
diseases and improvement of yields.
· Food Microbiology: Interaction
of microorganisms and food in relation to food bioprocessing, food spoilage,
food borne diseases and their prevention.
·
Dairy Microbiology: Production
of and maintenance in quality control of dairy products.
· Industrial Microbiology: Industrial
uses of microbes in the production of alcoholic beverages, vitamins, amino
acids, enzymes, antibiotics and other drugs.
· Marine Microbiology: Study of microorganisms and their activity concerning human and animal health in fresh, estuarine and marine waters.
·
Air Microbiology: Role
of microorganisms in contamination and spoilage of food and dissemination of
plant and animal diseases through air.
· Medical Microbiology:
Fundamental principles of microbial diseases and techniques involved in the
diagnosis of infectious diseases.
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