Making Starch Agar Plates


 * Add 1g starch powder to 100mL LB.
 * Add 1g bacterial agar powder.
 * Mix by shaking gently and microwave until solute has completely dissolved. (Ensure lid of bottle is removed before microwaving.)
 * Pour into pre-labelled petri-dishes. 100mL LB should be enough to make 4 plates.
 * Remove any bubbles by quickly moving the flame of a Bunsen burner over the poured agar.
 * Leave to set 30-45 minutes.
 * Once set, leave the plates in a fan-cupboard for 10 minutes with their lids partially off to dry out any condensation before plating.