Biology in Human Welfare

This chapter describes the states of good health and disease. It elaborates on the agents causing diseases, types of diseases, communicable diseases, human defence mechanism and immunity. It also explains the immunity disorders and use of vaccines.

This chapter discusses some common human diseases. It details the communicable and non-communicable diseases and their prevention. It provides the list of diseases that are caused by viruses, bacteria, protozoans and helminths.

This chapter addresses the addiction of smoking, alcohol and drugs. It explains the significance of mental and community health. It describes the problems associated with above addictive habits and how to get rid of them.

This chapter explains the role of biology in enhancing food production. It explains the measures taken to increase the crop yield, methods to breed plants and perform bio fortifications. It also describes tissue culture.

This chapter elucidates the practices involved in animal husbandry. It describes the rearing of cattle, pigs, cats and dogs. It explains All India Coordinated Research Project. Apiculture, sericulture, poultry and fisheries are also covered.

This chapter elaborates on the use of microbes in activities of human welfare. It explains the microbes helpful in daily households and industries. It describes the action of organic acids, antibiotics, vitamins, amino acids and tissue culture.

This chapter explains the scope of bioenergy, biofertilizers and biological pest control. It describes the use of animal energy, biofuels, biomass and biogas. The concept of energy cropping and biological pest control is also elucidated.