Month: April 2024

Preservation And Storage Of Microorganisms

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Preservation Of Microbial Cultures Culture handling and storage are very essential in Microbiology. Pure cultures, of microorganisms can be easily contaminated, undergo genetic changes or even die off if not properly handled. Scientists preserve one microorganism or-the other for various reasons. Research scientists trying to characterize microorganisms and identify them need to produce reliable subcultures … Read more

Cultural Methods Used In Microbiology

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The development of microorganism on culture media is dependent upon a number of very important factors. 1. The proper nutrients must be available 2. Oxygen or gases must be available as required 3. A certain degree of moisture is necessary 4. The medium must be of the proper reaction 5. Proper temperature relations must prevail … Read more