Alvarez, Reiniel B.

September 27, 2023

BSN-2C Microbiology and Parasitology (Laboratory)

CULTIVATION AND ISOLATION OF MOLDS

Exercise #4

Introduction
Molds are tiny fungi that survive by munching on dead plant or animal tissue. They are a part of our
natural world and can be found within and elsewhere. By fragmenting and consuming biological material, they
contribute significantly to the environment. Molds, often known as fungi or mildew, belong to the kingdom of
Fungi and are neither plants nor animals. Molds reproduce by releasing minute spores that resemble the seeds
that plants generate. Numerous spores are so tiny that they may effortlessly glide through the air and can be
transported across distances by even the lightest blows (North Central District Health Department n.d.).

Methodology and Flowchart

To ensure that we acquire pure cultures for research or commercial use, cultivating and isolating molds
requires a systematic technique. Here are the systematic steps to be followed for the effective and efficient
cultivation and isolation of molds

Keep in mind that mold isolation and cultivation may differ based on the precise aims and specifications
of research or implementation. When working with conceivably hazardous varieties of mold, it's very important
to adhere to safety standards and requirements.

References
● What are Molds? - North Central District Health Department. wwwncdhdorg.
https://www.ncdhd.org/what-are-molds.
● US EPA,OAR. 2019 Jan 16. What Are Molds? | US EPA. US EPA.
https://www.epa.gov/mold/what-are-molds.
● Isolation. websitenbm-mnbca.
http://website.nbm-mnb.ca/mycologywebpages/Moulds/Isolation.html#:~:text=At%20its%2
0simplest%20this%20is.
● Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. 2020 May 13. BAM Chapter 18: Yeasts,
Molds and Mycotoxins. FDA.
https://www.fda.gov/food/laboratory-methods-food/bam-chapter-18-yeasts-molds-and-mycot
oxins.