FAQ

FAQ

Colonies other than mold are appearing on chloramphenicol-supplemented potato dextrose medium. What are they?

These may be antibiotic-resistant bacteria (such as Bacillus species and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) or actinomycetes. They may grow because they are resistant to chloramphenicol. Identify them by colony shape, color, and microscopic observation, and count them separately from mold.