Production of microbial medium from defatted brebra (Milletia ferruginea) seed flour to substitute commercial peptone agar

Abstract

The defatted flour agar was found to be better microbial media or comparable with peptone agar. The substances in it can serve as sources of carbon, nitrogen, vitamins and minerals that are essential to support the growth of microorganisms without any supplements. Currently, all supplements of peptone agar are very expensive in the market.