Potato Dextrose Agar
SIAL/P2182 - Recommended for the isolation of yeasts and molds, NutriSelect® Basic
Synonym: PDA
Product Type: Chemical
Selective media for Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
| application(s) | bioburden testing cosmetics food and beverages microbiology pharmaceutical sterility testing |
| biological source | potato |
| form | powder |
| manufacturer/tradename | NutriSelect® Basic |
| pH | -5.6-25 °C |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| sterility | non-sterile |
| storage temp. | 10-30°C |
| suitability | bacteria |
| molds | |
| yeasts |
| Analysis Note: | Microbiologically tested. |
| Application: | PDA is recommended for use in: - • The isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from food and dairy products • Stimulating sporulation • Maintaining stock cultures of fungi • Differentiating various dermatophytes based on pigment production |
| Components: | Potato extract - 4 g/L Dextrose - 20 g/L Agar - 15 g/L |
| Footnote: | We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs. The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance. |
| General description: | Potato Dextrose Agar is used for the cultivation of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and molds. The low pH makes the media selective for acid tolerant bacteria, fungi, mold, and yeasts. It is used for studying ascospore dispersal. Potato extract serves as a source of carbon, nitrogen, minerals, vitamins, and other essential growth nutrients. Dextrose acts as source of carbohydrate. |
| Legal Information: | GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
| Legal Information: | NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
| Other Notes: | Contains: Infusions from potatoes, glucose and agar. |
| Preparation Note: | Solve 39 g in 1 litre distilled water. Autoclave 15 minutes at 121°C. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 10-30°C |
| UNSPSC | 41171605 |