Potato Dextrose Agar With Chloramphenicol

Principle
Potato dextrose agar is composed of potato infusion, dextrose, chloramphenicol and agar. Potato infusion,
serve as the source of all essential nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, other trace elements, required for
the growth of yeast and molds. Dextrose supply carbon and energy source. The potato infusion is also
known to encourages the sporulation and pigment production in some fungal species. The acidic pH makes
the medium partially selective for the growth of fungi and inhibit the growth of bacteria. Chloramphenicol
inhibits a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria making the medium selective for fungi.
Use: Recommended for culturing yeasts and moldsfrom food and dairy products.
Contents*

* Formula adjusted for optimum performance and parameters