Agar plate - Inoculation techniques - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Agar Plate: Encyclopedia - Agar Plate
An agar plate is a sterile Petri dish that contains agar plus nutrients, and is used to culture microorganisms. Generally, selecting subs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agar Plate: Encyclopedia Ii - Agar Plate - Inoculation Techniques
Before inoculation, important information is written on the bottom of the plates, close to the rim: date of inoculation temperature of i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agar Plate: Encyclopedia Ii - Agar Plate - Preparation Of Agar Plates
Most types of agar are purchased pre-prepared in powder form, although it is possible to buy a base agar mix and add nutrients separately...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agar Plate: Encyclopedia Ii - Agar Plate - Incubation Of Agar Plates
Plates are incubated upside down to prevent drops of condensation from collecting on the inoculated surface. Most plates are incubated at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agar Plate: Encyclopedia Ii - Agar Plate - Safe Disposal Of Agar Plates
Plates, once finished with, must be made safe before throwing away. The usual method is to place inside an autoclave bag and then sterili...   » Read the article