It gives us immense pleasure to present this book on Indian Knowledge system to the student of S.Y.BSc. Microbiology. This book has been designed according to the curriculum of Savitribai Phule Pune University set by Board of Studies in Microbiology. This book covers all the aspects of microbiology in ancient Indian practices in ayurveda, fermented food preparations, sterilization and disinfection of objects, air water & soil microbiology etc. It also encompasses case studies and issues related to biopiracy and intellectual property rights. Content of this book will help student for understanding various concepts and practices of ayurveda, traditional fermented food preparations and their role as a probiotics in health.

This will enable the students to corelate ancient Indian knowledge with modern practices in medical, food, fermentation, & environmental microbiology. Knowledge gained from this content will help students to develop interest in microbiology as well as implement it in their day-to-day life and in shaping their career. Content of this book is also use full for students of Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari Uttar Maharashtra Vidyapith Jalgaon.