{"product_id":"czapek-dox-agar","title":"Czapek-Dox Agar","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eCzapek Dox Agar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eSemi-Synthetic Medium for Cultivation of Fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-1188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eCzapek Dox Agar (also known as Czapek’s Agar or CZA) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"655\"\u003esemi-synthetic solid culture medium\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for the cultivation and study of \u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"735\"\u003efungi and selected microorganisms\u003c\/strong\u003e in laboratory environments. The medium contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"830\"\u003esodium nitrate as the sole nitrogen source\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"872\"\u003esucrose as the sole carbon source\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly suitable for organisms capable of utilising inorganic nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eOriginally developed by Czapek and later refined by Dox, this formulation has become a standard medium for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003equalitative mycological studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for the cultivation and differentiation of saprophytic fungi. Its defined composition allows clear observation of colony morphology, pigmentation, and sporulation characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eAusamics Czapek Dox Agar is manufactured to ensure \u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003econsistent nutrient composition, reliable buffering capacity, and reproducible performance\u003c\/strong\u003e across routine laboratory and research applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eDefined carbon and nitrogen sources for selective fungal growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eSodium nitrate as the sole nitrogen source\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003eSucrose as the sole carbon source\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eBuffered formulation for stable pH during incubation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eSupports characteristic mycelial and conidial development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eSuitable for routine and research mycology workflows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eMycology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eCultivation of saprophytic fungi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eGrowth and differentiation of \u003cem data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eAspergillus\u003c\/em\u003e species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eObservation of colony morphology and pigmentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Soil Microbiology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eCultivation of soil-associated fungi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eQualitative studies of environmental microorganisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Teaching Laboratories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eDemonstration of defined fungal growth media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eComparative growth studies and method development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003ePrinciple of the Medium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2772\"\u003eCzapek Dox Agar provides a chemically defined environment in which \u003cstrong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003esucrose serves as the sole carbon source\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003esodium nitrate serves as the sole nitrogen source\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only microorganisms capable of utilising nitrate nitrogen can grow efficiently, allowing selective cultivation. The inclusion of mineral salts provides essential ions and contributes to buffering, supporting stable growth conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eComposition (Typical)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eSucrose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eSodium nitrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eDipotassium phosphate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003eMagnesium sulfate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003ePotassium chloride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eFerrous sulfate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2937\"\u003eAgar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e(Final formulation adjusted to standard Czapek-Dox specifications.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3011\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003eSuspend \u003cstrong data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eapproximately 49 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of dehydrated medium in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003e1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e of purified water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eHeat with agitation until completely dissolved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3224\"\u003eSterilise by autoclaving at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e121 °C for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eCool to 45–50 °C and pour into sterile Petri dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003eDehydrated medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3359\"\u003e15–25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, dry, protected from moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003ePrepared medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003e2–8 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and prevent dehydration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3465\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3484\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3539\"\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003elaboratory research and educational use only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003eNot for human, animal, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"100G","offer_id":48060847816959,"sku":"AS-1188-100G","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500G","offer_id":48060847849727,"sku":"AS-1188-500G","price":67.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1Kg","offer_id":48060847882495,"sku":"AS-1188-1000G","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/culturemedia_image_ec78796d-2903-4273-9d33-6b6e797f9a7b.jpg?v=1771062979","url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/czapek-dox-agar","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}