M17 HiVeg™ agar base is recommended for cultivation of lactic Streptococci and plaque assay of lactic bacteriophages. This media is based on the formulation described by Terzaghi and Sandine for the cultivation and enumeration of lactic Streptococci and their bacteriophages. M17 agar is recommended by the International Dairy Federation for selective enumeration of Streptococcus thermophilus from yoghurt. M17 agar is recommended by APHA for the cultivation of lactic Streptococci. Bacteriophages presence is observed by appearance of characteristic plaques over the bacterial growth. This medium is prepared by replacing animal peptones with vegetable defined peptones to avoid BSE/TSE/GMO risk. Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis Appearance of powder: Light yellow colored, may have slightly greenish tinge, homogeneous, free flowing powder Gelling: Firm, comparable with 1.0% Agar gel Color and Clarity: Light yellow colored, slightly opalescent gel forms in petri plates Reaction: Reaction of 3.33% w/v aqueous solution is pH 7.1 ± 0.2 at 25 deg C
- UPC:
- 41106200
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- MV929-500G
