Description
Pre-poured Sterile Water Agar Petri Dishes (WA) Plates with Parafilm
Uses: Ideal for wild mushroom and spore cloning, and isolating severe contamination cases.
Pros: Mycelium typically outgrows contaminants due to the fast growth rate, facilitating easier isolation.
Cons: Growth medium is very slow to moderate.
Capturing the unique genetics of each mushroom to harness its best traits is both simple and valuable. Whether you’ve discovered a wild mushroom or favor a specific strain, these dishes are an essential tool. WA serves as an effective medium for mushroom tissue propagation due to its low nutrient content, which minimizes the chances of competing contaminants thriving, while still allowing mushroom tissues to colonize effectively under proper conditions.
Additionally, this product serves as an excellent educational tool for mastering cloning techniques. Cloning mushrooms is often simpler than growing them from scratch, making it a great starting point for beginners. We recommend practicing with common supermarket varieties like Portobello or White Button mushrooms to develop cloning skills. Utilizing at least 5 WA plates can enhance the purification process and increase the likelihood of successful cloning.
Your purchase includes:
- A selection of 10 WA Petri dishes.
- 10x Alcohol wipes
- 10x Pre-cut Parafilm strips
- Detailed cloning instructions, including tips on selecting the best part of the mushroom flesh for successful cloning.
These plates should be stored at room temperature and only refrigerated once fully 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 constructed from clear polystyrene, ensuring visibility while being disposable and durable. They are easy to store and handle, with an anti-slip ring for added stability.
Agar Plate Features:
- 90mm diameter
- Guaranteed 100% contamination-free, thanks to laboratory-grade sterile procedures.
- Ingredients: Agar-agar, water.
- Pre-sealed to prevent contamination.
Agar-Agar: Extracted from various types of seaweed, such as gracilaria and gelidium, agar-agar contains no animal ingredients. Its unique gel properties and stability make it an ideal firming and thickening agent for Petri dish experiments.
Interested in making your own Water Agar Petri dishes? Visit our
Pre-poured Sterile Water Agar Petri Dishes (WA) Plates with Parafilm
Uses: Ideal for wild mushroom and spore cloning, and isolating severe contamination cases.
Pros: Mycelium typically outgrows contaminants due to the fast growth rate, facilitating easier isolation.
Cons: Growth medium is very slow to moderate.
Capturing the unique genetics of each mushroom to harness its best traits is both simple and valuable. Whether you’ve discovered a wild mushroom or favor a specific strain, these dishes are an essential tool. WA serves as an effective medium for mushroom tissue propagation due to its low nutrient content, which minimizes the chances of competing contaminants thriving, while still allowing mushroom tissues to colonize effectively under proper conditions.
Additionally, this product serves as an excellent educational tool for mastering cloning techniques. Cloning mushrooms is often simpler than growing them from scratch, making it a great starting point for beginners. We recommend practicing with common supermarket varieties like Portobello or White Button mushrooms to develop cloning skills. Utilizing at least 5 WA plates can enhance the purification process and increase the likelihood of successful cloning.
Your purchase includes:
- A selection of 10 WA Petri dishes.
- 10x Alcohol wipes
- 10x Pre-cut Parafilm strips
- Detailed cloning instructions, including tips on selecting the best part of the mushroom flesh for successful cloning.
These plates should be stored at room temperature and only refrigerated once fully colonized.
About the Petri dish:
These dishes are constructed from clear polystyrene, ensuring visibility while being disposable and durable. They are easy to store and handle, with an anti-slip ring for added stability.
Agar Plate Features:
- 90mm diameter
- Guaranteed 100% contamination-free, thanks to laboratory-grade sterile procedures.
- Ingredients: Agar-agar, water.
- Pre-sealed to prevent contamination.
Agar-Agar: Extracted from various types of seaweed, such as gracilaria and gelidium, agar-agar contains no animal ingredients. Its unique gel properties and stability make it an ideal firming and thickening agent for Petri dish experiments.
Interested in making your own Water Agar Petri dishes? Visit our Make Agar Plates section for ingredients and instructions.
Explore more Pre-Poured Agar plates in our store.
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