Author name: Sangha Bijekar

“Plasmolysis term is derived from latin word plasma meaning matrix and lysis means loosening i.e. loosening of cell matrix”. Aim – To study and observe the plasmolysis phenomena of plant cells in the laboratory conditions. Theory – What is Plasmolysis? Plasmolysis is the process that describes the loss of water resulting in shrinkage of the

Staining technique is one of the fundamental technique in Microbiology used for observing the microbes under microscopes. The staining technique enhances and bring contrast in microbial specimen against the background making it visible under microscope. In staining, we use different staines and dyes to colour or highlight the specimen allowing us to explore microbial morphology.

Culture media is a nutrient rich liquid or gel the supports the growth of microorganisms. Microorganisms are omnipresent and grow in variety of habitat and needs varying nutrients. Therefore, we cannot expect or grow different microorganisms in the same media. Based on the requirements of microorganisms, the composition and concentration of nutrients varies. And hence,

“Bacterial colony morphology is the fundamental step for characterization and identification of bacteria“ In order to study microbes, we grow the bacteria in laboratory. We cultivate the bacteria in solid and liquid media. In solid media, the bacteria grow in the form of colonies. Colony is a dot-like structure that appears on the surface of