The main purpose of writing this e-book is to meet requirements of the botany students of degree classes. The Book of Botany – “Diversity of Microbes and Cryptogams” is based on UGC model curriculum and as per the B. Sc. First Year Botany syllabus of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.

Subject matter has been divided into 5 chapters. The first chapter includes diversity of microbes with a general account of Virus, Mycoplasma and Bacteria. The succeeding chapters are concerned with Algae, Fungi, Lichen, Bryophyta and Pteridophyta. General characters, detailed descriptions, reproduction and life cycles of important representatives of each group have been provided in simple language which can easily be grasped by students. To make subject easy and understandable, profusely illustrated and self-explanatory diagrams have been added, which are drawn by Miss. Sakshi Sharma.

Question Bank has been provided at the end with long questions and short questions, which are frequently asked in examinations.