Mineral salts pyridone broth is a
selective medium for
bacteria that can
metabolize pyridone[?] (which is an unusual
carbon source that only a select few types of bacteria can use). This medium is used to isolate bacteria belonging to the
Arthrobacter genus among other bacteria genera.
Mineral Salts Pyridone Broth
| INGREDIENT | g/L |
| Na2HPO4 | 1.6 |
| KH2PO4 | 21.0 |
| (NH4)2SO4 | 2.6 |
| MgSO4*7H2O | 0.1 |
| Pyridone[?] (Sole C source) | 2.0 |