Potato Dextrose Agar Powder
This product is a perfect medium for displaying zygosporangia on your conjugation plate.
Phycomyces will grow on Malt Extract Agar but Potato Dextrose Agar provides the best nutrients for zygosporangia development.
Qty: 100 g
Notes:
- Nutrient growth media for microbiology are only available for sale to educational institutions where satisfactory disposal facilities are in place (Refer AS2243.3)
- To make agar, suspend 39g in 1L of distilled water.
- While stirring, bring to boil. Boil 3-5 mins.
- Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool to 70°C then pour into sterile plates and allow gel to set.
- Mix well before pouring.
- Store set plates on their lids (upside down) in the fridge.
- For lab use only. Not for human consumption.
