title: Evolution of bacterial and fungal growth media.
abstract: Microbial media has undergone several changes since its inception but some key challenges remain. In recent years, there has been exploration of several alternative nutrient sources, both to cater to the specificity in requirement of growth of "fussy microorganisms" and also to reduce costs for large-scale fermentation that is required for biotechnology. Our mini-review explores these developments and also points at lacunas in the present areas of exploration, such as a lack of concerted effort in pH and osmolarity regulation. We hope that our commentary provides direction for future research in microbial media.
authors.affiliation: Authors contributed equally.
authors.forename: Srijoni
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Basu
authors.affiliation: Authors contributed equally.
authors.forename: Chandra
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bose
authors.affiliation: Authors contributed equally.
authors.forename: Nupur
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Ojha
authors.affiliation: Authors contributed equally.
authors.forename: Nabajit
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Das
authors.affiliation: Authors contributed equally.
authors.forename: Jagaree
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Das
authors.affiliation: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER-K), Mohanpur, West Bengal - 741246, India.
authors.forename: Mrinmoy
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pal
authors.affiliation: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER-K), Mohanpur, West Bengal - 741246, India.
authors.forename: Sukant
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Khurana