Description

Emerson HiVeg™ Agar is recommended for isolation and cultivation of Actinomycetaceae, Streptomycetaceae, fungi and moulds. This medium is used for the cultivation of moulds and bacterial species resembling moulds. This medium was further modified by Gottlieb et al and is used for screening potent antibiotic-producing organisms. For the selective isolation of Streptomyces species, cycloheximide is incorporated in the medium, which limits the growth of moulds.This medium is also used for routine cultivation and maintenance of pure cultures. Emerson HiVeg™ Agar is prepared by using vegetable peptones in place of animal based peptones which make the media free of BSE/TSE risks.