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 [...]
The following points highlight the five main steps for culture of microorganisms. The steps are: 1. Preparation of Media 2. Adjustment of pH of Media 3. Preparation of Stabs and Slants 4. Pouring of Plates 5. Inoculation of Bacteria in Nutrient Slants and Agar Plates. Step # 1. Preparation of Media: Principle: In preparing a culture medium for any microorganism, [...]