For the selective isolation and cultivation of fungi.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Light beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Light to medium amber, very slightly opalescent
pH
6.8 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (45.50 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Light to medium amber, very slightly opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Peptone
10.000
Dextrose Monohydrate
20.000
Chloramphenicol
0.050
Cycloheximide
0.500
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
6.8 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 45.50 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs.
pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically in to the petri plates
and allow to solidify. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.
