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 only 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

Na₂H P O₄ 1.6

KHH₂PO₄ 21.0

(NHH₄)₂SOO₄ 2.6

MgSOSO₄*7H₂O 0.1

Pyridone (Sole C source) 2.0

INGREDIENT	g/L
Na₂H P O₄	1.6
KHH₂PO₄	21.0
(NHH₄)₂SOO₄	2.6
MgSOSO₄*7H₂O	0.1
Pyridone (Sole C source)	2.0