Malt Yeast Agar is recommended for the cultivation of yeast and moulds.This medium is formulated by Wickerham for the isolation, cultivation and maintenance of yeast and moulds and other aciduric microorganisms. It is recommended by MTCC for cultivation and maintenance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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