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Claims for Patent: 4,334,498

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Summary for Patent: 4,334,498

Title:	Assemblage for rearing nematodes
Abstract:	An assemblage for rearing nematodes comprises a growth medium suitable for the culture of the nematodes, the growth medium being dispersed to allow free movement of fluids over the surface of the medium and to maximize the ratio of the surface area of the medium to volume of the assemblage. The assemblage may comprise an animal tissue homogenate as growth medium dispersed over the surface of elements of inert material such as wood-wool or crumbed plastics foam.
Inventor(s):	Bedding; Robyn A. (Taroona, AU)
Assignee:	Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research (Campbell, AU)
Application Number:	06/251,435
Patent Claims:	1. A method for rearing nematodes comprising introducing a growth medium into a sealable container having a suitable support medium therein, sterilizing the contents of said container, inoculating said growth medium with a symbiotic bacteria for said nematodes, inoculating said growth medium with a nematode culture and incubating said nematode culture in said container. 2. A method for rearing nematodes as set forth in claim 1, comprising deriving said symbiotic bacteria from the strain of nematodes to be cultured. 3. A method for rearing nematodes as set forth in claim 1, wherein said incubating is carried out by maintaining the inoculated growth medium in a moist aerated condition for a sufficient period of time to allow for multiplication of said nematodes. 4. A method for rearing nematodes as set forth in claim 1, further comprising the steps of harvesting said nematodes by washing said growth medium with sterile water or salt solution and filtering the harvested nematodes from the wash solution. 5. A method for rearing nematodes as set forth in claim 1, wherein said support medium is comprised of crumbed or broken up plastics, foam or sponge. 6. A method for rearing nematodes as set forth in claim 1, wherein said growth medium is comprised of an homogenate dispersed over the surface of said support medium.

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