Schüttelkulturen
Schüttelkulturen, also known as shake cultures or shaken cultures, are a technique used in microbiology for cultivating microorganisms, particularly bacteria and fungi, in a liquid medium. This method involves growing the microorganisms in a flask that is continuously agitated on a shaker. The agitation serves several crucial purposes in the cultivation process.
Firstly, the shaking ensures adequate aeration of the liquid medium. By agitating the culture, oxygen from the
Secondly, shaking helps to keep the microorganisms suspended evenly in the growth medium. Without agitation, microorganisms,
Furthermore, the constant movement can also aid in nutrient distribution, ensuring that the microorganisms have access
Schüttelkulturen are commonly used in research laboratories for a variety of applications, including growing large quantities