Medium 81: SOIL EXTRACT AGAR

    Soil extract*               1000 ml 
    Beef extract                   3 g 
    Peptone                        5 g 
    Agar                          20 g 
    pH 7.0 
 
    *Soil extract: 
    Tap water                   2000 ml
    Air dried garden soil        500 g 
 
Sterilize at 121°C for 1 hr. Add 5 g CaCO3, mix 
thoroughly and filter.