Maltose Yeast Extract Agar – 250g | Culture Medium for Streptomyces Identification

Maltose Yeast Extract Agar, formulated by Okazaki and Okami in 1976, is a specialized medium for the cultivation and identification of Streptomyces species. It uses maltose as the primary carbon source and yeast extract as a rich supply of vitamins and growth factors, making it highly effective for actinomycetes research and microbial studies.

Key Features

• Optimized for Streptomyces cultivation and differentiation

• Enriched with maltose and yeast extract for robust microbial growth

• High-quality dehydrated culture medium powder

• Easy preparation with consistent laboratory performance

Applications

• Isolation and identification of Streptomyces

• Actinomycetes research in microbiology laboratories

• Screening of antibiotic-producing strains

• Soil microbiology and microbial taxonomy studies

Specifications

• Product Name: Maltose Yeast Extract Agar (Okazaki & Okami, 1976)

• Form: Dehydrated culture medium powder

• Packaging: 250 g/bottle

• Storage: Room temperature (2–25 °C), dry and sealed

• Shelf Life: 3 years