As part of Future University’s commitment to enhancing students’ scientific knowledge and academic skills, the College of Agricultural Techniques, Department of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products, organized a scientific lecture entitled “Scientific Preparation of Culture Media for Fungal Growth.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. Raad Talal Touman on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Tissue Culture Laboratory. The lecture addressed the concept of fungal culture media, their main types and essential components, as well as the scientific procedures involved in their preparation. These procedures included selecting the appropriate culture medium, preparing its components, carrying out dissolution and sterilization processes, and preparing the media for laboratory cultivation in accordance with established scientific standards. The lecture also discussed the factors affecting fungal growth and the importance of adhering to sterilization procedures and preventing contamination. In addition, it highlighted the agricultural applications of fungal culture media in fungal isolation and identification, the study of plant pathogenic fungi, and their role in supporting scientific research in medicinal plants and agricultural sciences. This lecture is part of the College of Agricultural Techniques’ ongoing efforts at Future University to develop students’ scientific and practical skills and enhance their knowledge of laboratory techniques and their applications in the agricultural field. Al-Mustaqbal University Ranks First Among Private Universities in Iraq.
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