Microbiology

Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology is a reference book used to identify unknown bacteria by comparing observed characteristics to the descriptions in the manual. Instructions for how to use the manual are included in the book.

Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology is a reference book that classifies bacteria and provides detailed information about their genera and species. Instructions for how to use the manual are included in the book. Start with the second edition, which is divided into five volumes, and then refer to the first edition if needed. Every volume is available in print and for library use only. If online versions are available for specific volumes, links to those versions are provided below.

Second edition: Volume 1

Second edition: Volume 2

Second edition: Volume 3

Second edition: Volume 4

Second edition: Volume 5

First edition: Volumes 1 - 4