Enclosed with every order is an informational sheet with general instructions and things to do once you have received them. The screw-cap should be loosene...

Cultures should last for a few weeks, maybe months, depending on the strain and as long as the culture has the proper care. General maintenance information...

Not all algae will grow on a solid substrate such as agar.  UTEX reccomends that a backup stock culture should be established then subcultures of the stock...

Most algae will grow in liquid media. UTEX recommends that a backup stock culture should be established, then subcultures of the stock can be used to test v...

UTEX does not offer health certificates at this time.

UTEX posts all available information we have on each strain's respective page under the "Algae Detail" section. Please refer to image below: ...

The National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bio-products (NAABB), a consortium of universities, research institutions, and companies funded by the U.S. ...

Strains that are maintained only in cryopreservation (cryo only) require a minimum of 4-weeks to thaw, grow out, and check viability before shipment. An est...

Some algal strains are no longer available to purchase at UTEX. Since many research articles and publications--especially older references--may still cite a...

UTEX strains that have been designated, "Inquire with UTEX," are organisms that are rare, have very slow growth, and/or are low in available mater...