EDTA exerts an inhibitory effect on the growth of many microorganisms by
seqestering iron and other essential metal ions. It is often used as a selective
agent in bacterial growth media.
Lou Kovach
Ecolife Associates
Russell Farris wrote:
> Is EDTA often used in culturing bacteria, and if so, what is it used
> for. Thank you.
>> Russ Farris
