Fungi Kimmig Agar Base, 500 g

Fungi identification is usually carried out by examining the hyphae or spores formed by fungi on the medium plates. Rieth stated that Fungi Kimmig Agar Base promotes the development of growth forms, which are used as important characteristic criteria for identification (1). Fungi Kimmig Agar is formulated as described by Kimmig and Rieth for the cultivation, identification and preservation of fungal strains (2). The appearance of growth on Kimmig Agar is considered as important criteria in identification of fungal strains (1). This medium can also be used as a base for preparing selective agars. The medium contains peptic digest of animal tissue and casein enzymic hydrolysate, which provides nitrogenous nutrients. Dextrose is the carbohydrate source while sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance of the medium. This medium can also be used as a base for preparing selective agars. Addition of cycloheximide, according to Georg et al (3) and antibiotics like penicillin, streptomycin, according to Hantschke (4) and colistin, novobiocin etc. inhibit the growth of many gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria and also some fungi like Saccharomyces . Storage and Shelf-life: Store below 30°C in tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label. References: 1. Rieth H., 1969, Dermatophyten, Hefen und Schimmelpilze auf Kimmig-Agar. Mykosen, 12:73-74. 2. Kimmig J. U., Rieth H., 1953, Antimykotica in Experiment and Klinik, Arzneimittelforsch 3:267-276. 3. Georg L. K., Ajello L. and Papageorge C., 1954, J. Lab. Clin. Med.; 44:422. 4. Hantschcke D., 1968, Mykosen 11; 769-778.