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. 1979 Jul;38(1):173–174. doi: 10.1128/aem.38.1.173-174.1979

Improved Enumeration of Lactic Acid Streptococci on Elliker Agar Containing Phosphate

Jeffrey T Barach 1
PMCID: PMC243455  PMID: 16345410

Abstract

Enumeration of lactic acid streptococci from dairy starter cultures on Elliker agar was improved by the addition of 0.4% (wt/vol) diammonium phosphate. Agar plate counts were up to 7.75 times greater due to improved buffering by the phosphate salt.

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