Pre-Poured Activated Carbon Agar Plates

Ready to use Activated Carbon Agar plates

Sterile agar Plates with activated carbon for mushroom genetics (Black Agar)

Our ready-to-use ACMEA agar dishes are perfect for mycological research, genetic study, spore germination, and isolation of mushroom genetics. These plates are poured in a clean room using sterile techniques under a HEPA laminar flow hood.Activated carbon not only provides natural antibiotic properties, but it can also speed up growth and provides exceptional contrast against growing mycelium.What is Activated Carbon?Activated Carbon, AKA Activated Charcoal is a porous black powder made from superheated organic material such as hardwoods, coconuts, etc. Activated carbon is commonly used on the laboratory scale to purify solutions of organic molecules containing unwanted colored organic impurities. Filtration over activated carbon is used in large-scale fine chemical and pharmaceutical processes for the same purpose.Malt Extract Agar with Activated Carbon is a preferred medium for fungal and mushroom genetic research.

ACMEA Plates Quick Facts:

• Sterile and ready to use
• Formulated for fungal research
• Lab quality ingredients
• Lasts for up to 1 year when sealed
• Satisfaction guaranteed

How to use agar plates:Agar medium may be used for numerous purposes