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Handbook of Microbiological Media, Third Edition
Ronald M Atlas
CRC Press
2004
2056 ISBN 0849318181
£120.00
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- Presents more than 4,000 media formulations for microbiological applications
- Includes comprehensive coverage of bacteria, archaea and fungi
- Contains all the media formulations needed for any microbiology laboratory
- Provides a valuable industrial, medical, veterinary, diagnostic and academic microbiology resource
The third edition of a bestseller, Handbook of Microbiological Media carries on the tradition of CRC Press handbook
excellence. This updated edition lists the formulations, methods of preparation, and uses for more than 4,000
microbiological media. With almost 30 percent more entries than the previous edition, the book includes recent
information on international collections of microorganisms and expanded information on anaerobes and archaea.
It also contains formulations and uses of media for isolation, culture, identification, and maintenance of microorganisms.
The entries are arranged alphabetically by medium name and include synonyms, sources, and more.
This reference contains the most comprehensive compilation of microbiological media available in a single volume.
The only resource you need for all media types, it makes finding media for culturing diverse microorganisms quick
and simple. With uniform presentations of media formulations and preparations, it presents easy-to-follow directions
and "cookbook recipes" for preparing media. You won't find a more complete or user-friendly microbiology reference
anywhere.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Overview
Organization
Names of Media
Trademarks
Composition of Media
Agars
Peptones
Meat and Plant Extracts
Growth Factors
Selective Components
Differential Components
pH Buffers
Preparation of Media
Tyndallization
Inspissation
Autoclaving
Filtration
Caution about Hazardous Components
Uses of Media
Sources of Media
References
Web Resources
MEDIA, ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
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