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Agricultural microbiology is a blooming research field emerging from the intersection of general microbiology, microbial ecology and biotechnology with the agricultural sector. The ultimate goal of agricultural microbiology is a wide-range exploitation of beneficial bacteria and fungi interacting with agriculturally important crops, thereby meeting the global demand of food in an eco-friendly manner, in addition to the microbial exploitation in bioremediation of xenobiotics and agricultural wastes for Earth’s survival and sustainability.Fundamental Agricultural Microbiology 2nd Edition provides up-to-date in-depth information on microbial diversity of soil, water and air, in addition to their ecology, physiology and application in production of various products of common use as well as industrial use and agricultural significance. The book is designed to meet the needs of UG and PG students of agricultural microbiology, especially for those who are ambitious to qualify ASRB-ARS Pre, ICAR-NET, ICAR-JRF, ICAR-SRF, GATE, and other competitive and entrance examinations. This book will serve as a valuable tool for the students and scientists to enrich their powerful knowledge in the area of agricultural science. The book is comprised of 14 chapters, having concise information, written in a well-illustrated and simple language, understandable by readers of diverse backgrounds. Unique Feature of the book are that each chapter is provided with:• MCQs with answers on all aspects of microorganisms, agricultural microbiology, basic microbiology and the allied fields• Short and long review questions.Salient Features• Exactly tailored as per ICAR and ASRB competitive examinations’ curricula.• Exposure to basic concepts of basic and applied microbiology.• In-depth, up-to-date coverage of fundamental characteristics of microorganisms.• Over 400 review questions to test the subjective understanding of the students.• Over 700 multiple-choice questions with answers, included at the end of each chapter, for improving the success rate of students in the entrance and other competitive examinations.