B632 

PIKOVSKAYA’S AGAR

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Yeast extract

Dextrose 

Calcium phosphate 

Amonium sulphate 

Potassium chloride 

Magnesium sulphate

Manganese sulphate

Ferrous sulphate 

Agar 

0.50

10.00

5.00

0.50

0.20

0.10

0.0001

0.0001

15.00

Final pH (at 25°C) : Self

Directions 

Suspend 31.3 gms. in 1000ml. distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes.

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