
Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose (YPD) Agar | Fungal Enumeration Medium
Product Name: Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose Agar (YPD)
Application: Used for fungal counting and general yeast culture.
Packing Size: 250 g/bottle
Storage: Room temperature
Shelf Life: 3 years
Formula (per liter):
Peptone – 10.0 g
Yeast Extract – 5.0 g
Dextrose – 20.0 g
Agar – 14.0 g
Final pH: 6.0 ± 0.2 (at 25°C)
Preparation Instructions:
Dissolve 49.0 g of the powder in 1 L of distilled or deionized water. Heat until fully dissolved, dispense, and sterilize by autoclaving at 115°C for 30 minutes. Mix well after sterilization to prevent agar sedimentation. Medium is ready for use.