Potato Dextrose Agar is used for the cultivation of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and molds. The low pH makes the media selective for acid tolerant bacteria, fungi, mold, and yeasts. It is used for studying ascospore dispersal. Potato extract serves as a source of carbon, nitrogen, minerals, vitamins, and other essential growth nutrients. Dextrose acts as source of carbohydrate.
Application
PDA is recommended for use in: -
The isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from food and dairy products
Stimulating sporulation
Maintaining stock cultures of fungi
Differentiating various dermatophytes based on pigment production
Contains: Infusions from potatoes, glucose and agar.
Preparation Note
Solve 39 g in 1 litre distilled water. Autoclave 15 minutes at 121°C.
Analysis Note
Microbiologically tested.
Footnote
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs. The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
Legal Information
GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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