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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
INGREDIENTg/L
Na2HPO41.6
KHH2PO421.0
(NHH4)2SOO42.6
MgSOSO4*7H2O0.1
Pyridone (Sole C source)2.0