| Introduction. Properties of water. pH. Amino acids. Protein structure and function. Enzymes: Enzymes Mechanisms. Carbohydrates, Lipids and Membranes. Metabolism. Glycolysis. Citric Acid Cycle ("Krebs Cycle"). Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation. Nucleic Acids.
Introduction to the Microbial World. Structure, functions and systematics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Beneficial, commensal and pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, viroids, virusoids) affecting plants. Effective microorganisms. Arbuscular Mycorrhizae. Biocontrol of plant diseases using microorganisms. Foodborne pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms affecting food crops.
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Administrative assistant: Kajol Jogarah
Telephone: 4037400
Email: k.jogarah@uom.ac.mu |
