What Do We Mean By Culture Media?

Culture media, you would realize, is a solid or liquid preparation containing all the nutrients required by microbes for growth. So then, what are the nutritional requirements of microorganisms? Look up the Unit now. Understanding the nutritional needs of the microorganisms is essential for its cultivation and maintenance in the laboratory. This practical focuses on this aspect and also the culturing and maintenance of microbes under laboratory conditions. What are the different media and how to prepare media is the highlight of this practical.

Objectives

After undertaking this practical and conducting the exercises given herewith, you will be able to:  

• Discuss the nutritional requirements of microorganisms for growth,
• Describe the culturing and maintenance of microbes under laboratory condition,
• Explain the media and its types, and
• Prepare the different media for growth and maintenance of microorganisms.