Now a comprehensive volume is available that brings together descriptions of media from numerous sources and the specialized formulations of numerous researchers. International in scope, the Handbook of Microbiological Media provides a single source for finding the formulations and uses of more than 2,500 media used for the isolation, culture, identification, and maintenance of microorganisms. With the Handbook, you will have the information you need to prepare media to culture hundreds of microorganisms, including all cultures of the American Type Culture Collection. You will be able to compare various formulations and find appropriate media to culture routine and exotic microorganisms. No longer will you have to search through obscure manuals to find the formulations or media you need. This book offers the most complete listings and descriptions of media and their applications.