Mycology media

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1.YM Agar or Broth .

This medium is generated from a mixture of yeast extract, dextrose, malt extract,
and peptone. YM agar and broth media provide organisms with a source of trace
elements, vitamins, amino acids, carbon, and protein.

2.Yeast extract Peptone Dextrose (YePD).

is a complete medium used for the cultivation of yeasts. It consists of a mixture
of yeast extract, peptone, and dextrose at a ratio of 1:2:2. This medium is
adjusted to a pH of 5.6.

3.Malt extract Agar (Blakeslee’s Formula).

is recommended for the detection, isolation, and enumeration of yeasts and
molds. This medium is generated from a mixture of malt extract, glucose, and
peptone.

4.V8 Juice Agar.

is recommended for sporulation and the examination of various fungal
characteristics throughout the life cycle. This medium contains V8 juice
supplemented with calcium carbonate.

5.Dichloran glycerol agar.

is recommended for the selective isolation of xerophilic molds from food and
clinical specimens. Dichloran Glycerol Medium was formulated by Hocking and
Pitt (2) and is recommended for the isolation and enumeration of xerophilic
molds from dried and semi-dried foods.