Mineral salts pyridone broth
Mineral salts pyridine broth is a selective medium for bacteria that can metabolize pyridine (which is an unusual carbon source that a select few types of bacteria can use). This medium is used to isolate bacteria belonging to the genus Arthrobacter among other bacteria genera.
| Ingredient | g/L |
|---|---|
| Na2HPO4 | 1.6 |
| KH2PO4 | 21.0 |
| (NH4)2SO4 | 2.6 |
| MgSO4*7H2O | 0.1 |
| Pyridine (Sole C source) | 2.0 |