Czapek Dox Broth – 250g | Fungal Culture Medium
Defined Synthetic Medium for Fungal Cultivation
Czapek Dox Broth provides a chemically defined formulation with 30g/L sucrose as carbon source and balanced minerals for consistent fungal growth in liquid culture systems.
Key Applications:
– Fungal fermentation studies
– Mycotoxin production research
– Antibiotic fermentation processes
– Industrial enzyme production
– Academic mycology research
Technical Specifications:
– Formula (per liter):
– Sucrose: 30.0g
– Sodium Nitrate: 3.0g
– Dipotassium Phosphate: 1.0g
– Magnesium Sulfate: 0.5g
– Potassium Chloride: 0.5g
– Ferrous Sulfate: 0.01g
– pH: 7.3 ± 0.2 (25°C)
– Packaging: 250g/bottle
– Storage: Room temperature (15-25°C)
– Shelf Life: 3 years
Preparation Protocol:
1. Suspend 35.0g in 1L distilled water
2. Heat with stirring until complete dissolution
3. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
Quality Notes:
– Slight opacity is normal and does not affect performance
– Chemically defined for reproducible results
– Optimal for secondary metabolite studies