Potato Dextrose Agar (For Mushroom Cultivation) – HX-Media – Hexa Biotech

Directions: Suspend 39.0 gram in 1000 ml distilled water adjust the pH if required. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically in to the plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate aseptically. Potato Dextrose Agar after autoclaving the pH of the medium can be set to 3.5 ±0.2 by addition of the 10% Tartaric acid (Quantity is specified on each container).

Performance and Evaluation:- The expected performance of the medium is liable to use as per the direction on the label when stored at optimum conditions and within expiry date.

Storage and Shelf Life:- Hygroscopic; Keep container tightly closed. Store at temperatures below 30⁰C and dry place. Expected performance when stored at optimum conditions and within expiry date.

Disposal: To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving or incineration after completion of task.