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What kind of agar is used for isolating thermophiles (heat-loving bacteria) on solid media?

April 26, 2017agar bacteria isolating media solid thermophiles Used

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What kind of agar is used for isolating thermophiles (heat-loving bacteria) on solid media?

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Of the types of agar that we carry, the Sterile Nutrient Agar will be your best choice for isolating thermophiles. You can find resources on the web which detail the process of isolating thermophiles. They suggest finding samples in milk, the water heater, or canned foods (especially sugar beets.