Dried Mold Colonies on Cellophane

Abstract

SUMMARYA method is given for preparing dried mold colonies to serve as reference specimens. The mold is grown on a square of cellophane which has been laid on the surface of the agar culture medium. When the colony has grown, the square is lifted off, glued to a protective cardboard frame and dried in a special press. The mounted colony is then placed in a transparent plastic envelope for display or storage.