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TRIPPYCHIK
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Storing sterilized Agar.
#1131847 - 12/11/02 07:14 AM (21 years, 2 months ago) |
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I was curous to know where, what temps and how long can you store sterilized PDA Agar? And If your able to reuse it, can you just microwave it for a couple of seconds or does it have to be PC'd again for a short period of time? Also, can the agar be warm when transferring tissue or spores, or does it have to be really cool?
Thanks
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Joshua
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Registered: 10/27/98
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Re: Storing sterilized Agar. [Re: TRIPPYCHIK]
#1132005 - 12/11/02 08:39 AM (21 years, 2 months ago) |
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I store my agar in the fridge. Make sure to seal it well. I microwave the agar when I am ready to use it. I think PCing would be best though. I have had good results with this method.
Joshua
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TRIPPYCHIK
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Re: Storing sterilized Agar. [Re: Joshua]
#1132063 - 12/11/02 08:55 AM (21 years, 2 months ago) |
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Cool I'll put it in the fridge. I have a Erlernmeyer screw closure flask closed tight. Should I PC for an hour at 15 psi again? Also, how long do you microwave Joshua?
Thanks a lot!
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Roadkill
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Re: Storing sterilized Agar. [Re: TRIPPYCHIK]
#1132097 - 12/11/02 09:08 AM (21 years, 2 months ago) |
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I just re-warm mine on the stove in a pan of boiling water.
I always wait til my agar is completely cool and solidified before using.
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TRIPPYCHIK
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Registered: 03/15/02
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Last seen: 15 years, 6 months
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Re: Storing sterilized Agar. [Re: Roadkill]
#1132108 - 12/11/02 09:19 AM (21 years, 2 months ago) |
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Thanks Roadkill!
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Joshua
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Re: Storing sterilized Agar. [Re: TRIPPYCHIK]
#1132185 - 12/11/02 09:43 AM (21 years, 2 months ago) |
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I believe 15 min @ 15 psi should be fine in the PC. I usually microwave untill I see that the agar has completely liquified, I would guess 10-15 minutes.
Joshua
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