Description
Fungal Agar: Optimal Medium for Fungal Cultivation
Fungal Agar is a specialized medium designed for the cultivation of fungi, including yeast and mold species. This versatile product serves as an essential tool in microbiological research. It is ideal for carrying stock cultures and promoting the production of chlamydospores.
Key Features
- Composition:
- Peptic Digest of Animal Tissue: 5.0 g/L
- Dextrose: 20.0 g/L
- Yeast Extract: 2.0 g/L
- Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate: 1.0 g/L
- Magnesium Sulfate: 0.5 g/L
- Agar: 15.0 g/L
- Final pH: 6.4 ± 0.2 at 25°C
- Preparation:
- Suspend 43.5 g of Fungal Agar in 1 liter of deionized or distilled water.
- Mix thoroughly and heat with frequent agitation.
- Boil for 1 minute.
- Dispense into tubes or flasks.
- Sterilize in an autoclave at 121°C (15 lbs) for 15 minutes.
Appearance and Storage
- Dehydrated Medium: This appears as a free-flowing yellowish powder.
- Prepared Medium: You will see a yellowish transparent gel.
Storage Conditions:
To ensure optimal performance, store tightly capped at 5-30°C. The shelf life lasts for 3 years from the manufacturing date. After preparation, keep the medium at 2-8°C, away from direct light.
Quality Control
Researchers observe cultural characteristics after incubating at 20-25°C for 120 hours. This rigorous quality control guarantees the reliability and effectiveness of Fungal Agar in various applications.
Applications
Fungal Agar finds widespread use in laboratories for multiple purposes:
- Cultivating diverse fungal species.
- Testing antifungal agents to study their effects.
- Isolating specific fungi and conducting comprehensive studies.
- Adjusting pH to 4.0 enables determining yeast and mold counts in carbonated beverages and food products.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fungal Agar represents the go-to solution for all your fungal cultivation needs. Its rich nutrient profile and straightforward preparation make it indispensable for researchers and laboratories worldwide. By choosing Fungal , you can experience reliability and effectiveness in your fungal research
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