In this article we will discuss about the procedure for obtaining fungal culture in the pure form. The mycologist raises pure culture of a fungus to study the fungus in detail regarding its reproduction, physiology and genetics. The pure culture may be on liquid solid/media and in obtaining the pure culture of the organism, the mycologist employs certain procedure. 1. [...]
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 [...]