Agar Czapek

For the cultivation and maintenance of Streptomyces species and the cultivation of Actinoplanaceae.

For the cultivation and maintenance of microorganisms that can utilize nitrate as a sole source of nitrogen. For the cultivation of Aspergillus, Penicillium and other fungi.

for microbiology

Application: A semi-synthetic solid medium, containing sucrose as C-source and nitrate as the sole source of nitrogen, useful for the general cultivation of fungi, yeasts and soil bacteria. Other Notes: Assay of capstan using B. megaterium . 1

…off-white to beige powder Prepared Appearance: colorless agar Soluble in boiling water Contains: Saccharose Sodium Nitrate Dipotassium Phosphate Magnesium Sulfate Potassium Chloride Ferrous Sulfate Agar Usage: bioWORLD's products are supplied…

…in research and industrial applications. Potassium bicarbonate has been used in studies of renal disorders and the relationship of muscle injury to this process. Potassium bicarbonate has been shown to inhibit the growth of Aspergillus parasiticus in Czapek's agar, and also aflatoxin synthesis.