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NEOGEN Lactobacilli MRS Agar, 500 g
Supplier: NEOGEN 700003065
Lactobacilli MRS Agar is used for the cultivation of lactobacilli and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.MRS Agar is a medium for the cultivation and enumeration of Lactobacillus spp. Originally developed in 1960 by de Man, Rogosa & Sharpe, the medium is suitable for most lactic acid bacteria and is intended as a substitute for Tomato Juice Agar. When acidified to pH 5.4 MRS Agar can be used to enumerate Lactobacillus bulgaricus in yogurts.Nutrition is provided by a mixture of carefully selected peptones, glucose, beef & yeast extracts while Tween 80, magnesium and manganese sulfates act as growth stimulants. Selectivity against streptococci & molds is provided by ammonium citrate and sodium acetate. Used at low pH, ammonium citrate allows growth of lactobacilli while inhibiting a number of other microorganism groups.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/Microbiology/lactobacilli-mrs-agar
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