The following points highlight the nine main types of culture of microorganisms. The types are: 1. Streak Culture 2. Stab or Stick Culture 3. Stock Cultures 4. Starter Culture 5. Enrichment Culture 6. Batch Culture 7. Continuous Culture 8. Synchronous Culture 9. Fed-Batch Culture. Type # 1. Streak Culture: Streak culture (Fig. 16.1) of a microorganism is that which has [...]
The following points highlight the six common laboratory instruments used in the culture of microorganisms. The instruments are: 1. Class-Wares 2. Colony Counter 3. Inoculation Chamber 4. Incubator 5. pH Meter 6. Nephelometer. Laboratory Instrument # 1. Class-Wares: 1. Culture tubes: Common test tubes in which are used corning or Pyrex glass tubes, are recommended because they have to overcome [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of inoculation in microorganisms. Preparation of Agar Slant: Agar slants are-prepared (Fig. 16.11) to inoculate microbial culture. To prepare agar slant a required number of culture tubes are taken and about 12 to 15 ml of liquified agar medium is poured in each of them. The tubes are now cotton-plugged and [...]