Actinomycete Isolation Agar
Actinomycete Isolation Agar is a microbiological culture medium designed for the selective isolation of actinomycetes from environmental samples such as soil and water.
This microbiological agar culture medium provides a nutrient composition suitable for supporting actinomycete growth while limiting the growth of many other microorganisms. It is widely used in environmental microbiology laboratories, soil microbiology research, and academic studies involving actinomycetes and Streptomyces species.
The medium is supplied as a dehydrated powder culture medium, allowing convenient preparation in laboratory settings. After dissolution and sterilization, the medium forms a stable agar surface suitable for microbial isolation procedures.
For optimal results, glycerol may be added during preparation to enhance actinomycete growth during culture.
Key Features
- Designed for isolation of actinomycetes
- Suitable for soil and water microorganism studies
- Selective microbiological agar culture medium
- Supplied as dehydrated powder
- Easy preparation and sterilization
- Suitable for environmental microbiology research
- 250 g laboratory packaging
- Stable formulation with 3-year shelf life
Applications
- Isolation of actinomycetes from soil
- Isolation of actinomycetes from water samples
- Environmental microbiology research
- Soil microbial ecology studies
- Academic microbiology laboratories
Medium Composition
Composition (per liter)
Sodium Caseinate — 2.0 g
Asparagine — 0.1 g
Sodium Propionate — 4.0 g
Dipotassium Phosphate — 0.5 g
Magnesium Sulfate — 0.1 g
Ferrous Sulfate — 1.0 mg
Agar — 15.0 g
Final pH: 8.1 ± 0.2 (25°C)
Directions for Use
- Suspend 22.0 g of the medium in 1 liter of distilled or deionized water.
- Heat and boil for at least 1 minute until completely dissolved.
- Dispense into appropriate containers.
- Add 1 ml glycerol per 200 ml medium if required.
- Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
- Allow the medium to cool and pour into sterile petri dishes if agar plates are required.
Product Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Actinomycete Isolation Agar |
| Medium Type | Agar Culture Medium |
| Format | Powder |
| Package | 250 g / bottle |
| Storage | Room temperature |
| Shelf Life | 3 years |
| Application | Isolation of actinomycetes from soil and water |