Description

Laboratory Techniques in Plant Bacteriology by Suresh G. Borkar   is a practical and method-oriented textbook designed to support the study and application of bacteriological methods in plant pathology and agricultural microbiology. This book serves as a valuable guide for students and professionals who need hands-on knowledge of laboratory techniques used to study bacterial diseases of plants.

The text provides detailed coverage of isolation, cultivation, identification, and characterization of plant-associated bacteria, with an emphasis on plant pathogenic species. It explains essential laboratory procedures such as sample collection, sterilization methods, culture media preparation, staining techniques, biochemical tests, pathogenicity testing, and disease diagnosis.

Special attention is given to host–pathogen interactions, disease symptomatology, and the role of bacteria in plant health and crop productivity. The book also introduces basic molecular and serological methods, helping readers understand modern diagnostic approaches alongside classical techniques.

Written in a clear and practical style, this book is particularly useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany, microbiology, agriculture, and plant pathology, as well as laboratory technicians and researchers involved in plant disease diagnostics and agricultural research.