Biology and Human Welfare

This chapter highlights immunity and human diseases. Concepts of immunity and vaccine, and different types of vaccines are described here with the help of examples. Pathogen and parasites causing human disease are also explained here.

This chapter throws light on microbes in human welfare in our everyday life. The role of microbes in biocontrol agents and biofertilizers are explored here. Further, the importance and significance of biofertilizers are also identified.