Our 50g pack of agar agar powder is a premium choice for mushroom cultivators and microbiologists. This high-quality, plant-based gelling agent is perfect for preparing nutrient-rich agar media, essential for growing and studying fungal cultures. With its strong gel strength and clarity, agar agar powder provides an ideal surface for isolating mycelium and conducting detailed observations. Easy to use and versatile, this pack ensures you have the right amount to create consistent, reliable results in your mycology experiments. Whether for professional labs or home cultivation, our agar agar powder is a must-have for achieving successful, contaminant-free growth.
Recipies:
MEA:
12g Light Malt Extract
10g Agar Agar
500ml Water
MYA:
12g Light Malt Extract
10g Agar Agar
0.5g Nutritional Yeast
500ml Water
PDA:
5g Potato powder
7g Dextrose
10g Agar Agar
500ml Water
PDYA:
5g Potato powder
7g Dextrose
1g Nutritional Yeast
500ml Water
Mix and Heat:
Combine the agar agar powder and other dry ingredients in a heat-resistant container.
Add distilled water and stir to dissolve the ingredients.
Heat the mixture on a stove or in a microwave until it boils, stirring occasionally to ensure all ingredients are fully dissolved.
Sterilize:
Pour the hot agar mixture into media bottles and autoclave at 15 psi (103.4 kPa) for 20 minutes to ensure all contaminants are killed.
Pour Plates:
Allow the sterilized agar mixture to cool to 50⁰C.
In a sterile environment, pour the agar into sterile petri dishes, filling each dish with 20-25ml.
Cover the petri dishes immediately to prevent contamination.
Solidify and Store:
Let the agar plates cool and solidify at room temperature.
Once solidified, store the plates in a refrigerator or cool, dark place until ready for use. Use within a reasonable time frame to ensure sterility.
This method ensures you have high-quality, nutrient-rich agar plates suitable for various mycology experiments, promoting healthy and contaminant-free fungal growth.