Mineral salts pyridone broth

Mineral salts pyridone broth is a selective medium for bacteria that can metabolize pyridone (which is an unusual carbon source that a select few types of bacteria can use). This medium is used to isolate bacteria belonging to the Arthrobacter genus among other bacteria genera.

Mineral Salts Pyridone Broth
Ingredient g/L
Na2HPO4 1.6
KH2PO4 21.0
(NH4)2SO4 2.6
MgSO4*7H2O 0.1
Pyridone (Sole C source) 2.0

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