Plant Pathology:
Fungi, bacteria, yeasts and viruses

1. Introduction to fungi, bacteria, yeasts and viruses.
2. Testing breakfast cereals for any bacterial and fungal growth.
3. Testing of “soft-drinks” to analyze what organisms in them are really making them popular.     ;-)
4. Students getting the opportunity to test just how clean the fridges, dishcloths etc in their homes really are.
5. Comparing bottled water to tap water for microbial growth.
6. Demonstration of the interaction between fungi and bacteria by the Dual culture test method.
7. Get up close and personal with fungi through demonstration of Scanning Electron Microscopy.

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