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Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

What process is best for the short-term storage of bacterial cultures?

What process is best for the short-term storage of bacterial cultures?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

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The best process for short-term storage of bacterial cultures is refrigeration at 4°C. This slows down bacterial metabolism and growth, preserving the culture for several weeks or months without significantly altering its properties. For longer-term storage, glycerol freezing or lyophilization (freeze-drying) is often used.

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