Mycological Agar (Mycophil / Fungal Agar)

Mycological Agar (Mycophil / Fungal Agar)

General-Purpose Medium for Isolation and Cultivation of Fungi

Product Identification

Chemical & Physical Information

Product Name: Mycological Agar
Also Known As: Mycophil Agar; Fungal Agar
Medium Type: Selective solid culture medium
Form: Dehydrated powder

Product Description

Mycological Agar is a general-purpose, nutrient-rich solid culture medium formulated for the isolation, cultivation, and maintenance of fungi, including yeasts and filamentous moulds. The medium contains peptones, yeast extract, and dextrose to provide essential nutrients required for fungal metabolism and growth.

The slightly acidic pH (approximately 5.6–6.0) suppresses the growth of most bacterial contaminants while favouring fungal organisms. This makes Mycological Agar suitable for use in food microbiology, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical quality control, and mycological research.

Ausamics Mycological Agar is supplied as a high-quality dehydrated powder to ensure consistent performance, reliable solidification, and reproducible results.

Principle of the Medium

Functional Components

Peptone / Proteose Peptone: Provides nitrogen, amino acids, and peptides
Yeast Extract: Supplies B-complex vitamins and growth factors
Dextrose: Primary fermentable carbohydrate and energy source
Agar: Solidifying agent providing a stable growth surface
Acidic pH: Inhibits most bacteria while supporting fungal growth

Typical Characteristics

Medium Properties

Appearance (dehydrated): Light beige to pale brown powder
Appearance (prepared): Clear to slightly opalescent amber agar
pH (prepared medium): 5.6–6.0 ± 0.2 at 25 °C
Selectivity: Favourable for fungi
Differential: No

Composition

Typical Formula (per litre)

Peptone / Proteose Peptone: 5–10 g
Yeast Extract: 3–5 g
Dextrose: 10 g
Agar: 15 g
Purified Water: To 1 L

Typical Applications

Food & Beverage Microbiology

Isolation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds
Detection of spoilage fungi

Environmental & Industrial Monitoring

Air, surface, and environmental fungal testing
Microbiological safety assessments

Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic Quality Control

Fungal contamination testing
Routine microbiological quality control

Research & Culture Maintenance

Maintenance and propagation of fungal cultures
Mycological research and species characterisation

Preparation Instructions

Medium Preparation

Dissolve 33–40 g of dehydrated medium in 1 L purified water
Heat with gentle agitation until fully dissolved
Sterilise by autoclaving at 121 °C for 15 minutes
Cool to 45–50 °C
Dispense into Petri dishes, slants, or tubes as required

Incubation Conditions

Recommended Conditions

Moulds: 25–30 °C
Yeasts: 30–35 °C
Incubation time: 3–7 days (longer for slow-growing fungi)

Interpretation of Results

Growth Characteristics

Visible colonies indicate fungal growth
Colony morphology, pigmentation, and sporulation assist in differentiation

Storage & Stability

Storage Conditions

Dehydrated medium: Store at 15–30 °C in a dry, tightly sealed container
Prepared plates or slants: Store at 2–8 °C, protected from light
Use within recommended shelf life for optimal performance

Intended Use

Regulatory Statement

For laboratory research, food testing, environmental monitoring, and educational use only.

Not intended for human, animal, or food consumption.

Quality & Supply Assurance

Manufacturing & Documentation

Manufactured under controlled conditions
Consistent batch-to-batch quality
Certificate of Analysis (COA) available upon request
Technical support provided by Ausamics Life Science

Customs & Trade Information

Classification

HS / AHECC Code: 3821.00.00
Prepared culture media for development or maintenance of microorganisms