Basal Mineral Medium is used for the cultivation of Beggiatoa species. Beggiatoa is most frequently found in natural environments high in heterotrophic organisms. Beggiatoa is one of the few filamentous bacteria that is motile. They have sulphur granules within its cells and attached growth is usually uncommon. This medium contains a variety of different salts in varying concentration, which provide the necessary nutrients required for the growth of Beggiatoa.
- Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Colorless clear solution without any precipitate
- M1588: Cultural response observed after an incubation at 25-30°C, in dark, for 3-5 days