Open AccessLACTOSE BROTH FOR ISOLATING BACTERIUM COLI FROM WATER
Author(s) -
E. Wagner,
W. F. Monfort
Publication year - 1921
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2330-9687
pISSN - 0271-4353
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.11.3.203
Subject(s) - lactose , pasteurization , food science , bacteria , crystal violet , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , genetics
These authors suggest simplification of the technic by reducing the lactose content by addition of gentian violet, also Pasteurization in place of autoclaving. The announced value of gentian violet for preliminary enrichment of colon cultures is sustained, with cleaner plates and readier identification of colonies. Gentian violet has also advantages in ensuring keeping qualities in the broth.