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Handbook of Microbiological Media, 3rd ed.
| ISBN-10: | 0-84931818-1 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-0-84931818-4 |
Description
| General description | The third edition lists the formulations, methods of preparation, and uses for more than 4,000 microbiological media. With almost 30 percent more entries than the previous edition, the book includes new information on international collections of microorganisms. It also contains formulations and uses of media for isolation, culture, identification, and maintenance of microorganisms. The entries are arranged alphabetically by medium name and include synonyms, sources, and more. It makes finding media for culturing diverse microorganisms quick and simple, and presents easy-to-follow directions and "cookbook recipes" for preparing media. |
Properties
| publication info | R. Atlas, CRC Press, 2004, 2056 pp., hard cover |
Table Of Contents
| Table of Contents | INTRODUCTION Overview Organization Names of Media Trademarks Composition of Media Agars Peptones Meat and Plant Extracts Growth Factors Selective Components Differential Components pH Buffers Preparation of Media Tyndallization Inspissation Autoclaving Filtration Caution about Hazardous Components Uses of Media Sources of Media References Web Resources MEDIA, ALPHABETICAL INDEX |






