Microbiology and Immunology

Industrial Microbiology & Food Microbiology

Industrial microbiology is a discipline in microbiology which gives a detailed account on industrial processes used for the production of drugs, chemicals and fuels. These are of great economic importance. It is primarily associated with the commercial exploitation of microorganisms. The process which takes place with the help of microorganisms are called fermentation processes. The bi-products of the fermentation processes are  intracellular and extracellular enzymes. They are used in effluent industry to degenerate contaminants. Oil spills which make use of the bacteria to clean the oil. Industrial microbiology and Food Microbiology are interdependent. Foods such as cheese, yoghurt, coffee, chocolates, curd etc. utilize microorganisms and enzymes produced by them.