which differential medium is commonly used in testing the pr

which differential medium is commonly used in testing the presence of coliform bacteria in water? Give two of these.

Solution

1.Coliform agar is a selective chromogenic medium used for E.coli test in water and food . E.coli form blue to violet colonies.To confirm E.coli kovac reagent used which give red color on addition.

Mac Conley sorbitol agar is recommended for E.coli test