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International Streptomyces Project media 3 (ISP 3) is a rich general use media. Alternatively called oatmeal agar.  
International <i>Streptomyces</i> Project media 3 (ISP 3) is a rich general use media. Alternatively called oatmeal agar.  


==Preparation==
==Preparation==

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ISP 3

International Streptomyces Project media 3 (ISP 3) is a rich general use media. Alternatively called oatmeal agar.

Preparation

  • 20 g White Oats
  • 18 g Agar
  • 1 mL Trace salts solution
    • 0.1 g FeSO4 x 7H2O
    • 0.1 g MnCl2 x 4H2O
    • 0.1 g ZnSO4 x 7H2O
    • 100 mL dH2O
  • 1L dH2O

Instructions

  1. Boil 20 g oats in 1L dH2O for 20 mins
  2. Filter oats through cheesecloth and top volume up to 1L
  3. Adjust pH to 7.2, add agar, and autoclave
  4. Add 1 mL Trace Salts solution

Uses

  • Inducing sporulation of environmental isolates
  • Screening for antibiotic production

Notes

When screening for antibiotic production, there can be significant differences between media prepared in-house and bought in media

References