Oxoid™ Potato Dextrose Agar (500g) is a selective medium designed for the cultivation and enumeration of fungi, particularly yeasts and molds. It is widely used in microbiological testing of food, water, and environmental samples, and is ideal for the isolation of fungi in both clinical and industrial applications.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from food, water, and environmental samples
• Composition: Contains potato infusion and dextrose to provide nutrients for fungal growth; the pH of the medium is adjusted to favor fungal growth while inhibiting bacterial growth
• Preparation: Suspend 39g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12.8 litres of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing and fungal enumeration in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications.

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Oxoid™ Potato Dextrose Agar (500g) is a selective medium designed for the cultivation and enumeration of fungi, particularly yeasts and molds. It is widely used in microbiological testing of food, water, and environmental samples, and is ideal for the isolation of fungi in both clinical and industrial applications.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 500g
• Application: Isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from food, water, and environmental samples
• Composition: Contains potato infusion and dextrose to provide nutrients for fungal growth; the pH of the medium is adjusted to favor fungal growth while inhibiting bacterial growth
• Preparation: Suspend 39g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 12.8 litres of prepared medium
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
• Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing and fungal enumeration in food, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications.

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