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Plate Pouring

Supervisor-only training

This technique is for supervisors only. Do not perform plate pouring unless you are a supervisor and have been trained to do it.

Required prerequisite training

Before doing this training, complete Flame Sterilization.

If you will also be remelting LB-agar in the microwave, complete Microwave.

Instructions

Use the plate pouring protocol for the detailed steps on preparing and pouring plates:

Plate pouring protocol

That protocol contains the step-by-step instructions for making and pouring plates.

The rest of the workflow (LB agar, 2YT, antibiotic stocks, sealing plates) is on Media and Plates, with a protocol and a video for each step.