Growth media

Growth media refers to substances or materials used to cultivate microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, in a controlled environment. These media provide essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that support the growth and reproduction of these organisms. Growth media can be solid, like agar plates, or liquid, like broths, and are designed to create optimal conditions for specific types of microbes. This is crucial in fields like microbiology, medicine, and food science, where scientists study organisms, test antibiotics, or develop fermented products.