Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) – 250g for Mold & Yeast Counting
Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) is a specialized solid medium designed for the counting of molds and yeasts. This 250g bottle provides a high-quality formulation optimized to support the growth and enumeration of fungi, making it a reliable tool for microbiological testing and laboratory applications.
Key Features
Primary Use: Specifically formulated for the counting of molds and yeasts.
Formula (per liter): Contains infusion from potatoes (equivalent to 200g peeled potatoes, 11.0g), Dextrose (20.0g), and Agar (15.0g), with a pH of 5.6±0.2 at 25°C.
Storage: Stable at room temperature with a 3-year shelf life, ensuring consistent performance over time.
Preparation Instructions
Dissolve 46.0g of the medium in 1L of distilled or deionized water using gentle heat.
Dispense into containers and sterilize at 115°C for 30 minutes.
After sterilization, shake well to prevent agar from settling at the bottom.
Cool to approximately 50°C, then pour into petri dishes and allow to solidify before use.
This PDA medium is ideal for laboratories requiring accurate counting of molds and yeasts in various samples.
