Maltose Yeast Extract Agar Medium
Maltose Yeast Extract Agar is a microbiological agar culture medium developed for the cultivation and identification of Streptomyces species and related actinomycetes.
This microbiological agar medium provides a nutrient environment suitable for the growth and morphological observation of Streptomyces during laboratory studies. It is commonly used in microbiology laboratories, environmental microbial research, and academic studies involving actinomycetes.
Supplied as a dehydrated powder culture medium, the product can be easily prepared by dissolving in water followed by sterilization. After preparation, the medium forms a stable agar surface suitable for microbial cultivation, colony observation, and identification procedures.
The formulation supports the growth of actinomycetes commonly isolated from soil and environmental samples, making it useful for Streptomyces culture and identification studies.
Key Features
- Designed for Streptomyces cultivation and identification
- Suitable for actinomycetes culture
- Microbiological agar culture medium
- Supplied as dehydrated powder
- Easy preparation and sterilization
- Suitable for laboratory microbiology research
- 250 g laboratory packaging
- Stable formulation with 3-year shelf life
Applications
- Streptomyces cultivation
- Streptomyces identification studies
- Actinomycetes culture and research
- Soil microbiology research
- Environmental microbiology laboratories
- Academic microbiology laboratories
Product Specifications
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Maltose Yeast Extract Agar |
| Medium Type | Agar Culture Medium |
| Format | Powder |
| Package | 250 g / bottle |
| Storage | Room temperature |
| Shelf Life | 3 years |
| Application | Streptomyces culture and identification |
Medium Composition
Composition (per liter)
Maltose
Yeast Extract
Agar
(Complete formulation information can be provided if required for laboratory reference.)
Directions for Use
- Suspend the appropriate amount of medium in distilled or deionized water.
- Heat with agitation until completely dissolved.
- Dispense into suitable containers.
- 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.