Protocols

Dextrose Starch Agar (Powder)

Directions per Liter:

Dissolve 68 grams in 800-900ml of ddH2O stirring gently with heating until completely solubilized. Adjust pH of the medium to the desired level. Add additional water to bring the solution to 1L. Dispense into appropriate containers, loosen caps and autoclave for 15 minutes at 121ºC (15psi).


Component g/liter
Agar 10
Gelatin 20
Glucose 5
Proteose Peptone 15
Sodium Chloride 5
Sodium Phosphate Dibasic 3
Starch 10
Total: 68g/Liter


Storage and Stability:

Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.

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Da — when not otherwise indicated, molecular weight units are daltons.   Mw — weight-average molecular weight.   Mn — number-average molecular weight.

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Aladdin Scientific. "Dextrose Starch Agar (Powder)" Aladdin Knowledge Base, updated 27 jul 2023. https://www.aladdinsci.com/us_es/faqs/dextrose-starch-agar-powder-en.html
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