10 Pack Pre Poured Agar Petri Dishes

Pre-poured petri dishes come in packs of 10 that are sterilized, shrink wrapped, and ready to use, reducing the risk of contamination.

Pre-poured agar petri dishes are a type of solid growth medium used in mycology for nurturing microorganisms to be viewed on a microscopic level. These plates come pre-poured with a solidified organic gellidium agar gel that provides a surface for microbial growth. Agar is a polysaccharide derived from seaweed and is widely used in mycology for its ability to solidify at relatively low temperatures while remaining stable at higher temperatures.

The pre-poured agar petri dishes are convenient for researchers and laboratories as they eliminate the need for preparing agar media from scratch. Researchers can use pre-poured agar plates to isolate and study microorganisms, view different growth patterns, and carry out other experiments in mycology. The convenience and consistency offered by pre-poured agar petri dishes make them a valuable tool in mycology research.

Pre-poured agar cannot grow fruiting bodies. Mushrooms require more complex nutrients, often found in bulk substrates like straw, manure, or wood chips, to produce the actual fruit. Fruiting bodies need specific environmental triggers (like humidity, fresh air exchange, and light) to begin fruiting. Agar plates are stored in sealed containers that don’t provide these conditions.

*Kindly be aware that the carbohydrate levels may differ across the various color options available.