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Jul 16, 2008

Differential & Selective Media

Selective media only grows certain types of microbes. Differential media exhibits a color change when microbes with certain metabolic capabilities are present. See the following articles for more information on both general and specialized bacterial growth media.

For additional information on microbiology see the SPO Virtual Microbiology Classroom and Todar’s Online Textbook of Bacteriology.



Happy Face of E coli on MacConkeys Agar MAC, Tami Port
E coli written in Escherichia coli on MAC, Tami Port
Mannitol Salt MSA Staph aureus and Staph epidermis, Tami Port
Blood Agar Showing Alpha Hemolysis from Top, Tami Port
Blood Agar Showing Alpha Hemolysis from Bottom, Tami Port