
Welcome page Timetable Background Local info Water issues Projects Characterization Sample article (pdf) How to use Bergey's Manuals Methods Rules Media/culture Aseptic technique Staining/interpretation Isolation strategies Assays/characterization Microscopy Cultural characteristics Media preparation and training Training sessions Media preparation Laboratory safety and conduct Experimental Biosciences Resources	Cultural Characteristics Using a common language helps immensely when we try to communicate descriptive information. Please try to learn and use the terminology described here when making notes on features of bacterial colonies. Colony appearance on agar plates Margin Elevation Growth on agar slants
	Created by David R. Caprette (caprette@rice.edu), Rice University 24 May 00 Updated 21 Apr 09 Copyright and Intended Use

Cultural Characteristics

Using a common language helps immensely when we try to communicate descriptive information. Please try to learn and use the terminology described here when making notes on features of bacterial colonies.