Thermo Scientific™ Potato Flake Agar Slide Culture

Description

• Identify fungi morphologically using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Potato Flake Agar Slide Culture Plate
• Potato Dextrose Agar and Potato Flake Agar are media formulated to promote sporulation of fungi 1
• In 1950, Riddell described the slide culture technique for observing sporulation 2 using an agar block of media transferred to a glass slide and placed in a moist chamber
• In 1986, Harris modified it by using a layer of water agar to provide humidity 3
• Microscopic examination of fungal reproductive structures and mycelia is usually required for definitive identification
• Remel Slide Culture Plates provide a time saving alternative to the traditional method by providing molded plastic blocks of sporulating agar
• These agar blocks provide good surface growth on the cover slip for microscopic observation of sporulation
• Ready to use – Convenience of prepared media
• Molded plastic blocks of sporulating agar provide good surface growth on the cover slip for microscopic observation of sporulation
• Potato Dextrose Agar and Potato Flake Agar contain potatoes that provide a nutritive base for luxuriant growth of fungi
• Both agar media also contain dextrose as a growth stimulant
• A layer of water agar surrounding the blocks of sporulating agar provides moisture
• Selective agents present in the water agar suppress the growth of contaminants
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• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.