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Principle:

Potato dextrose broth is composed of potato infusion and dextrose used for cultivation of fungi. Potato infusion, serve as the source of all essential nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, other trace elements, required for the growth of fungi and molds. Dextrose supply carbon and energy source. The potato infusion also encourages the sporulation and pigment production in some fungal species. The acidic pH makes the medium partially selective for the growth of fungi and inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Use: Recommended for culturing yeasts and molds from food and dairy products.

Ingredients:

Directions: Dissolve 24.00 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 inoculate test sample aseptically.

Storage and Shelf Life: The product is highly hygroscopic; keep the container tightly closed at all times and store it properly as per the conditions mentioned on the label. The declared expiry is valid only when stored as per the conditions mentioned on the label.

Note: Sterilize media immediately after reconstitution.

Disposal: To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes the used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving after completion of task.