Pre-poured MYPA Agar Plates 90mm

NZD $30.00

42 in stock

SKU AGRMYPAX10 Categories , Categories

Description

Pre-poured Petri Dishes Malt Extract Yeast Peptone Agar (MYPA) for Mushroom Growing

Our agar plates are thickly poured to enhance moisture retention, preventing them from drying out and extending the viability of your cultures.

Your purchase includes:

  • 10x 90mm Petri dish with MYPA, securely sealed
  • 10x Parafilm pre-cut strip

These plates should be stored at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating unless they are colonized.

 

Plate Shelf Life and Storage

The optimal shelf life for plates is 30-45 days. Order plates as needed, as they cannot be stored indefinitely, even in their original packaging. While most plates can last for months, their ideal shelf life is 30 days.

Usage and Contamination

Plates may remain usable beyond 30 days if uncontaminated. If contamination occurs in one plate, it doesn’t affect others in the pack. Discard contaminated plates and use the rest as normal.

Long-term Storage

Extended storage may cause plates to lose moisture, becoming stiff and papery. Use plates only if they remain gelatinous and uncontaminated. Discard any that become stiff or papery, as they can no longer support organism growth.

Refund Policy

For damaged or contaminated plates upon delivery:
•⁠ ⁠Contact us within 30 days of the ORDER date
•⁠ ⁠Provide photos for refund requests
•⁠ ⁠No replacements are offered; only refunds

Storage Guidelines

Before inoculation:
•⁠ ⁠Store in a cool, dry place (e.g., cupboard)
•⁠ ⁠Avoid refrigeration to prevent condensation
•⁠ ⁠Place upside down to minimize condensation

After colonization:
•⁠ ⁠Refrigerate when at least 60% colonized
•⁠ ⁠Label (date and species) and put in zip-lock bags for storage
•⁠ ⁠It is best to keep it in the vegetable compartment of the fridge

 

Remember: The packaging sleeve is not a sterile seal. Proper storage is crucial for maintaining plate quality.

 

About the Petri dish:

These dishes are crafted from clear polystyrene, providing visibility while being disposable and sturdy. They are easy to stack and handle, featuring an anti-slip ring for enhanced stability.

Malt Extract Yeast Agar Peptone (MYPA)

What is MYPA?

MYPA Mix is a highly nutritious gelatinous medium ideal for cultivating, isolating, and manipulating fungi. Thanks to the inclusion of Peptone, derived from soybeans and beef bone, it promotes vigorous mycelium growth and serves as an effective medium for long-term maintenance of mushroom cultures (over a year). MYPA is used for:

  • Growing mushroom mycelium for expansion into grain spawn
  • Long-term storage of your isolated mycelium strain

Please note that this mix includes yeast and Peptone and is extremely nutritious. As such, there is a higher risk of contamination if sterile procedures are not followed. However, it also provides abundant nutrition for sustained mycelium growth.

These plates are treated with UVC light to significantly reduce the chances of contamination.

Why use Malt Extract Agar Yeast Peptone for growing mushroom culture?

Malt Extract

Malt extract is rich in maltose, offering an ideal environment for the growth of yeast and mold due to its abundant carbon, protein, and nitrogenous compounds, which serve as energy sources for fungi.

Agar-Agar

Agar-Agar, derived from various seaweeds like gracilaria and gelidium, is valued for its gel properties and stability, making it an essential firming and thickening agent in Petri dish experiments.

Yeast (S. Cerevisiae)

The S. Cerevisiae strain, cultivated on sugar beet molasses, provides a natural source of easily assimilated amino acids and proteins, enriching mushrooms with dietary fiber, Vitamin D, and B Complex (Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12).

Peptone

Mycological peptone, a combination of peptones from soybean plants and animals, is commonly utilized in liquid culture and agar recipes, and as a substrate supplement. It notably stimulates mycelium growth and enhances the quality of the resulting Mycelium Mat.

We also offer a range of other Pre-Poured Agar Plates and Agar Mixes to create your own agar plates. Please check them out.

In the unlikely event that you receive some plates damaged or contaminated due to shipping, we will issue a partial refund for those affected plates. Please send us photos within one week of receiving the package.

Our highest priority is ensuring the most pleasant experience for our customers.

Feel free to contact us for any additional information, and we will be delighted to assist you on your mushroom journey.

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