The following points highlight the two methods used for measuring the growth in fungi. The methods are: 1. Linear Method (Agar Plate) 2. Mycelial Dry Weight. 1. Linear Method (Agar Plate): Principle: Fungal inoculum kept in the centre of the agar plate will grow radially and the rate of growth can be measured each 24 […]
Measuring the Growth in Fungi | Biotechnology
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Fermentation of Penicillin | Antibiotics | Biotechnology
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In this article we will discuss about the fermentation of penicillin. Requirements: 1. Starter cultures on M2 Agar. 2. M2 agar (pH 7.0): 3. Seed medium: 4. Fermentation medium: Dissolve 1.5 g of phenyl acetic acid in warm distilled water. Adjust pH to 7 and make up the volume to 100 ml. Add 1 […]
Isolation of Fungi | Biotechnology
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In this article we will discuss about the isolation of specific groups of fungi: 1. Acrasiales 2. Chytridiales 3. Saprolegniales and Pythiales 4. Ascomycotina 5. Yeasts. 1. Acrasiales: The food used by this group of organisms is mainly bacteria. Requirements: a. Soil sample. b. Escherichia coli cultures. c. Nutrient agar plates. d. 25 ml specimen […]