Description
Pre-poured Petri dishes with Malt Extract Agar (MEA) and Anti-Bacterial Compounds for mushroom growing.
Your purchase includes:
- 10x Parafilm pre-cut strips
- 10x 90mm Petri dishes with MEA and Anti-Bacterial Compounds, sealed snugly. Store these plates at room temperature. Do not refrigerate unless colonized.
Plate Shelf Life and Storage
The optimal shelf life for plates is 30-45 days. Order plates as needed, as they cannot be stored indefinitely, even in their original packaging. While most plates can last for months, their ideal shelf life is 30 days.
Usage and Contamination
Plates may remain usable beyond 30 days if uncontaminated. If contamination occurs in one plate, it doesn’t affect others in the pack. Discard contaminated plates and use the rest as normal.
Long-term Storage
Extended storage may cause plates to lose moisture, becoming stiff and papery. Use plates only if they remain gelatinous and uncontaminated. Discard any that become stiff or papery, as they can no longer support organism growth.
Refund Policy
For damaged or contaminated plates upon delivery:
• Contact us within 30 days of the ORDER date
• Provide photos for refund requests
• No replacements are offered; only refunds
Storage Guidelines
Before inoculation:
• Store in a cool, dry place (e.g., cupboard)
• Avoid refrigeration to prevent condensation
• Place upside down to minimize condensation
After colonization:
• Refrigerate when at least 60% colonized
• Label (date and species) and put in zip-lock bags for storage
• It is best to keep it in the vegetable compartment of the fridge
Remember: The packaging sleeve is not a sterile seal. Proper storage is crucial for maintaining plate quality.
About the Petri dish:
These dishes are made of clear polystyrene, offering clarity while being disposable and durable. They are easy to stock and grip, with an anti-slip ring for added stability.
General MEAG information:
MEAG is a gelatinous medium used to purify, germinate, isolate, and manipulate mushroom mycelium, significantly reducing the chances of contamination due to its antibacterial compounds.
These Petri dishes are 100% ready to inoculate with spores or mushroom mycelium. The key feature is the antibacterial compounds. In Agar mycelium cultures, these compounds inhibit bacteria to a manageable level. Spores often carry bacteria that germinate faster than mushroom spores, making it challenging for mushroom spores to grow. However, when introduced to MEAG, mushroom spores germinate and grow, leaving bacterial contamination behind. The mycelium’s hyphae have long, sharp filaments that carry reduced populations (if any) when they pass through the antibacterial compounds as they grow. These plates do not prevent the growth of other contaminants that are not bacteria.
We recommend MEA with Anti-Bacterial Compounds for:
- Germinating spores from a spore syringe or spore print with a likelihood of contamination.
- Isolating a specific strain of mushroom.
- Cloning wild mushrooms.
- Purifying mycelium from other contaminated agar plates or liquid culture.
Malt Extract:
Malt extract contains a high concentration of maltose, providing a suitable environment for fungi growth due to its rich source of carbon, protein, and nitrogenous compounds used as energy for fungi growth.
Agar-Agar:
Agar-Agar is extracted from various seaweeds, such as gracilaria and gelidium. It contains no animal ingredients. Due to Agar’s unique gel property and stability, it is used as a firming and thickening agent for Petri dish experimentation.
In the unlikely event that you receive damaged or contaminated plates due to shipping, we will refund you for the affected plates. Please send us photos within one week of receiving the parcel.
We offer other Pre-Poured Agar plates in our store. You can also buy Anti-Bacterial powder from our store or other pre-made Agar mixesto make your own agar plates.
All Products are shipped from Australia.
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Handling Time – This item typically takes 0 to 2 days to be prepared for shipment. Please note that handling time may vary, especially during busy holiday seasons.
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