SM Growth Powder is recommended for cultivation of dairy organisms and differentiation of Clostridium species.(Sterilization at 115°C For 15 mins).This medium is used for the demonstration of coagulation and proteolysis of casein. It is used as a complete medium or as an ingredient in other media used for propagation of organisms occurring in milk products like Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae etc. Addition of SM powder to any nutrient-rich medium creates favorable conditions for growth of organisms, which are encountered in milk.
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