YPD Agar (Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose) is formulated to provide all the essential nutrients for the rapid doubling of yeast cells. The Yeast Extract provides a rich source of B-complex vitamins, amino acids, and trace elements, while the Peptone acts as a source of nitrogenous compounds and carbon. Dextrose (Glucose) serves as the primary fermentable carbohydrate and energy source. The addition of bacteriological agar allows for the isolation of individual colonies and the maintenance of yeast strains on a solid surface. This medium supports the growth of most heterotrophic microorganisms, but its nutritional profile is specifically optimized for yeast physiology.
Advantages
- Optimized for Yeast: Specifically designed to support the rapid growth and high cell density of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other yeast species.
- High Nutrient Density: The combination of yeast extract and peptone ensures that all metabolic requirements are met for non-selective growth.
- Genetic Research Standard: Widely used in yeast genetics for the recovery of cells after transformation or for routine strain maintenance.
- Excellent Colony Visualization: Provides a clear, consistent background that makes it easy to identify morphology and pick colonies for further analysis.
- Reliable Performance: Manufactured with high-quality ingredients to ensure consistent growth rates and experimental reproducibility.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
1546 |
| Brand |
Condalab |
| Application |
Molecular Biology / Cultivation of Yeasts |
| Typical Composition (g/L) |
Dextrose (Glucose) (20.0); Peptone (20.0); Yeast Extract (10.0); Bacteriological Agar (15.0) |
| Final pH (at 25 °C) |
6.5 ± 0.2 |
| Preparation |
65.0 g/L |
| Storage Temperature |
2 – 25 °C |
Available packaging options
| 1546 |
500 g plastic bottle |
