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Rose Bengal Agar (RBA)- Introduction, Principle, Composition, Test Procedure, Colony Characteristics, Uses, and Keynotes

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Fungal growth on Rose Bengal Agar (RBA) at centre

Introduction Rose Bengal Agar (RBA) is a selective medium for isolating fungi. It contains rose bengal dye, which inhibits bacterial growth. This medium supports the growth of various fungi. Chloramphenicol in RBA further suppresses bacterial contamination. Scientists and clinicians use it for environmental and clinical …

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Tryptone Soy Broth: Introduction, Composition, Principle, Preparation, Testing Procedure, Colony Characteristics, Limitations, and Keynotes

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BD Bactec Tryptone Soy Broth bottles freshly inoculated blood specimens for culture

Introduction and Composition Tryptone Soy Broth (TSB) is a versatile and widely used liquid medium in microbiology. It is a nutrient-rich broth that supports the growth of a wide range of bacteria, making it suitable for general cultivation, enumeration, and maintenance of bacterial cultures. TSB …

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