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 |
References
- O'Loughlin EJ, Sims GK, Traina SJ (1999). "Biodegradation of 2-methyl, 2-ethyl, and 2-hydroxypyridine by an Arthrobacter sp isolated from subsurface sediment". Biodegradation. 10 (2): 93–104. doi:10.1023/A:1008309026751. PMID 10466198. S2CID 25495834.
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