Schädler agar is a nutrient-rich growth medium primarily used in microbiology for the cultivation of anaerobic bacteria.
It was developed to support the growth of a wide variety of anaerobic organisms, providing a conducive environment for both fastidious and non-fastidious anaerobes.
[1] The medium contains a combination of peptones, yeast extract, and other nutrients that create an optimal growth environment.
Additionally, reducing agents such as cysteine and sodium thioglycolate are included to maintain the anaerobic conditions necessary for the survival of these bacteria.
Schädler agar is composed of several key ingredients that provide the necessary nutrients and environment for anaerobic bacterial growth:[2] Schädler agar is extensively used in clinical laboratories for the isolation and identification of anaerobic bacteria from clinical specimens.