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Aspergillus Differentiation Agar (Base)
NutriSelect® Plus, suitable for microbiology
Synonym(s):
AFPA (Base)
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sterility
non-sterile
Quality Level
form
powder
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
composition
agar, 15 g/L
dichloran, 0.002 g/L
ferric ammonium citrate, 0.5 g/L
peptic digest of animal tissue, 10 g/L
yeast extract, 20 g/L
manufacturer/tradename
NutriSelect® Plus
final pH
6.3±0.2 (25 °C)
application(s)
agriculture
food and beverages
microbiology
suitability
selective and differential for Aspergillus spp.
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Application
Aspergillus Differentiation Agar (Base) has been used in the cell culture of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.
Preparation Note
Suspend 22.75 g in 500 ml distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool around 50°C and aseptically add sterile rehydrated contents of 1 vial of Chloramphenicol Selective Supplement (Cat. No. 29231). Mix well.
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.
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
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Response of Aspergillus flavus spores to nitric oxide fumigations in atmospheres with different oxygen concentrations
Journal of Stored Products Research, 83, 78-83 (2019)
Poultry science, 94(9), 2183-2190 (2015-07-29)
Aflatoxins (AF) are toxic metabolites primarily produced by molds, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Contamination of poultry feed with AF is a major concern to the poultry industry due to severe economic losses stemming from poor performance, reduced egg production
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