{"title":"Agar","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pre-poured-petri-dish-contains-agar-media","title":"Pre-Poured Sterile Agar Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese pre-poured sterile agar petri dishes are ideal for growing out fungal cultures, cloning wild mushroom specimens, and germinating fungal spores. Each dish contains pre-sterilized potato dextrose agar (PDA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-poured agar plates offer many benefits over pouring your own dishes. In addition to convenience, they are also less likely to contaminate your cultures because they are poured in a lab under an industrial-grade flow hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring unused plates:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use plates as soon as possible after receiving them. Store unused plates upright, at room temperature, and away from direct sunlight in the original packaging, preferably in a clean secondary container. (Unused plates can be stored upside down in the fridge. However, this can lead to condensation on the lid which can increase contamination risk.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring plates with cultures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce cultures are added to plates, store them right side up in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"10ct","offer_id":8276366000223,"sku":"EQUIP-AGARPETRI-10","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/products\/cultivation-equipment-agar-petri-dish-28417312981094.jpg?v=1762457409"},{"product_id":"pre-poured-agar-slants-for-culture-storage-5-pack","title":"Pre-Poured Sterile Agar Slants for Culture Storage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese pre-poured agar slants are for long-term storage of mushroom cultures. Each slant contains approximately 10 ml of \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epre-sterilized potato dextrose agar (PDA) \u003c\/span\u003ein a 15 ml polypropylene tube. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAllow your agar slant to equilibrate at room temperature before use. Then, in a sterile environment, transfer mycelium from a plate into slant. Store in the refrigerator for up to a year. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStoring unused slants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eStore your unused slants upright in a cool location. In the absence of a refrigerator, store them in a cold room.  Check for condensation from time to time. Condensation means there is a heat source driving out water from the agar, which will dry it out quickly. Use within 1 year of receipt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":39831641391206,"sku":"EQUIP-AGARSLANT-5","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/products\/cultivation-equipment-pre-poured-agar-slants-for-culture-storage-5-pack-28829651042406.jpg?v=1762458391"},{"product_id":"blue-antibiotic-pre-poured-sterile-agar-plates","title":"Blue Antibiotic Pre-Poured Sterile Agar Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese pre-poured sterile agar petri dishes are ideal for early-stage fungal culture work, including cloning wild mushroom specimens, germinating fungal spores, and cleaning up contaminated samples. Each dish contains pre-sterilized potato dextrose agar (PDA) supplemented with a selective antibiotic and a blue stain that improves visibility of mycelial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Antibiotic Agar Plates are designed to help suppress bacterial contamination during first transfers and initial isolation work. The blue tint enhances contrast, making mycelial edges easier to see and evaluate while working through unsterile material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-poured agar plates offer many benefits over pouring your own dishes. In addition to convenience, they are also less likely to contaminate your cultures because they are poured in a lab under an industrial-grade flow hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Blue Antibiotic Agar Plates for early cleanup passes and first transfers from wild or dirty samples. After achieving clean growth, step down to standard agar to confirm long-term culture health and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring unused plates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use plates as soon as possible after receiving them. Store unused plates upside down in a refrigerator in the original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring plates with cultures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce cultures are added, incubate at room temperature until the new plate is fully covered with mycelium. Once fully colonized, store plates right side up in the refrigerator until ready to use (except for cold sensitive species).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Spore","offers":[{"title":"5ct","offer_id":44305044865126,"sku":"EQUIP-BIOPETRI-5","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ct","offer_id":44307170033766,"sku":"BUNDLE-BIOPETRI-10","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2418\/8179\/files\/laboratory-supplies-blue-antibiotic-pre-poured-sterile-agar-plates-1214413553.jpg?v=1767651549"},{"product_id":"black-biochar-pre-poured-sterile-agar-plates","title":"Black Biochar Pre-Poured Sterile Agar Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese pre-poured sterile agar petri dishes are ideal for fungal culture observation, sectoring, teaching, and photographic documentation. Each dish contains pre-sterilized potato dextrose agar (PDA) infused with activated carbon, producing a deep black medium that provides exceptional visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Biochar Agar Plates are designed to make mycelium stand out clearly against the dark background, allowing growers to more easily observe growth patterns, sectoring, and early signs of contamination. This makes them especially useful for learning environments, side-by-side comparisons, and documentation-focused lab work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-poured agar plates offer many benefits over pouring your own dishes. In addition to convenience, they are also less likely to contaminate your cultures because they are poured in a lab under an industrial-grade flow hood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Black Biochar Agar Plates for isolation work, morphology comparison, contaminant detection, and educational demonstrations. Activated carbon enhances contrast for observation and photography but does not provide antimicrobial protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring unused plates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, use plates as soon as possible after receiving them. Store unused plates upright, at room temperature, and away from direct sunlight in the original packaging, preferably in a clean secondary container. (Unused plates can be stored upside down in the refrigerator; however, this may cause condensation on the lid, which can increase contamination risk.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring plates with cultures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce cultures are added, incubate at room temperature until the new plate is fully covered with mycelium. 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