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Introduction Key Differences: Aspergillus niger vs Aspergillus fumigatus Feature Aspergillus niger Aspergillus fumigatus Colony color (SDA) Black, powdery colonies Blue-green to gray-green colonies Growth rate Rapid, abundant sporulation Moderate, compact colonies Conidial heads Large, radiate, globose Columnar, compact Conidia Rough, black, spherical Smooth to rough, …
Introduction of XLD Agar XLD agar is a selective, differential, and indicator medium for the isolation of enteric pathogens. XLD stands for xylose lysine deoxycholate. It also supports the growth of more fastidious enteric organisms. XLD agar was developed by Taylor. It was specially designed to allow the …
Introduction of Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM) Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM) is a selective and differential medium recommended for the cultivation and isolation of pathogenic dermatophytes. The Dermatophytes are a distinct group of fungi that infect the hair, skin, and nails in humans producing a variety of …
Introduction of Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) Potato Dextrose Agar ( PDA) is a fungal medium and its ingredients are clear from its name it contains potato ( vegetable), dextrose ( sugar), and agar ( solidifying agent). PDA is recommended for the isolation and enumeration of fungi …