YPD Agar (Y1500) is a nutrient-rich medium that supports the vigorous growth of most heterotrophic microorganisms, specifically yeasts. The formulation consists of yeast extract, which provides essential B-complex vitamins and nitrogenous compounds, and peptone, which serves as a source of amino acids and peptides. Dextrose (Glucose) acts as the primary carbon and energy source. As part of the NutriSelect® Plus range, this medium is manufactured to high quality standards, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and reliable performance for yeast transformation and plating assays.
Advantages
- Proven Formulation: Standard "rich" medium for rapid yeast growth and colony formation.
- NutriSelect® Plus Quality: Manufactured with high-purity components for reproducible research results.
- Optimized Recovery: Ideal for recovering cells after genetic manipulation or transformation.
- Excellent Clarity: Provides a clear background for easy observation and counting of colonies.
- Convenience: Dehydrated powder format allows for quick and easy preparation of agar plates.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
Y1500 |
| Product name |
YPD Agar (NutriSelect® Plus) |
| Brand |
Sigma-Aldrich / NutriSelect® Plus |
| Composition (g/l) |
Yeast extract 10.0; Peptone 20.0; Dextrose 20.0; Agar 15.0 |
| Final pH |
6.5 ± 0.2 (25 °C) |
| Form |
Powder |
| Solubility |
65 g/l in water |
| Storage temperature |
15–30 °C |
| Quality level |
200 |
Available packaging options
| Container Type |
Pack Size |
| Plastic bottle |
500 g |
