# 674: MEDIUM FOR ACIDURIC, THERMOPHILIC BACILLUS STRAINS ## Main sol. 674 500 ml **Solution A** 500 ml **Solution B** 1. Solutions A and B are sterilized separately. After cooling to approximately 45°C solution A is poured into solution B. Mix thoroughly. ## Solution A 0.2 g (NH4)2SO4 0.5 g MgSO4 x 7 H2O 0.25 g CaCl2 x 2 H2O 3 g KH2PO4 1 g Yeast extract 1 g Tryptone (Bacto) 1 g Glucose 1 g Starch 500 ml Distilled water 1. Adjust pH to 4.3. ## Solution B 20 g Agar 500 ml Distilled water