Fundamentals and
Applications of
Biotechnology
Expected Release Date: National Science Day – 28/02/2026
Marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman.
This book presents a comprehensive undergraduate syllabus in Biotechnology, covering foundational biology, cellular and molecular sciences, biochemistry, statistics, immunology, and applied biotechnology. It integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications across plant, animal, environmental, and industrial biotechnology, supported by appendices, laboratory protocols, case studies, and problem sets for holistic academic and skill development.
Authors
Prof. Dr. Hrudayanath Thatoi
Director, Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research (CIBR)
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Deemed to be University,
Odisha, India
Email: hnthatoi@gmail.com
Prof. Sukanta Kumar Nayak
Department of Biotechnology,
MSCBU
Email: sukantanayak@rediffmail.com
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kr. Das Mohapatra
Department of Microbiology,
Raiganj University, Raiganj – 733 134,
Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
Email: pkdmvu@gmail.com
Dr. Durga Prasad Barik
Department of Botany,
Ravenshaw University,
Cuttack – 753 003, Odisha, India
Email: barikdp@gmail.com
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Availability & Indexing
International Purchase Options
After publication, the book is expected to be made available to selected biotechnology departments of universities across India, subject to applicable terms and conditions. Copies of the book will be donated free of cost to university libraries strictly for academic and non-commercial use.
The publisher will arrange for the release of the book at a suitable venue in Odisha, accompanied by a formal academic celebration with students. The venue will be finalized and announced after discussion with the authors, based on their preferences and overall suitability.