Rye Agar B 500G

Rye Agar B is recommended for sporulation of Phytophthora infestans.It is suggested for the isolation of Phytophthora infestans. The appearance is flat, waxy when grown on agar medium. A study conducted to compare media for mycelial growth, sporangia, oospore production by isolation of Phytophthora infestans showed better growth on Rye Agar. Rye is a cereal grain which supplies manganese, tryptophan, phosphorous and magnesium to the pathogen. Sucrose is the carbohydrate source. Beta sitosterol helps in sporulation.