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Principle
- Czapek Dox agar consists of sucrose, sodium nitrate, dipotassium phosphate, magnesium sulphate, potassium chloride and ferrous sulphate.
- Sucrose serves as the source of carbon while sodium nitrate serves as a source of nitrogen.
- Dipotassium phosphate buffers the medium. Magnesium sulphate, potassium chloride, and ferrous sulphate serve as sources of essential ions. Agar is the solidifying agent.
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