Order Cultures

Catalogue CoverTo find a culture, use the online order form on the Search Catalogue page or consult the print catalogue [pdf].

You may also order by email, fax or phone if all details are provided. (Contact Us)

A purchase order or credit card payment must accompany all orders. Orders from outside Canada and the USA must be paid in advance.  See below for details on payment methods.

If a particular isolate is required, provide the UAMH number and the name of the fungus as listed in catalogues (e.g. UAMH 4002 Tolypocladium inflatum). 

If you are uncertain about which isolate to select, consult us for advice on selection of the the most appropriate isolate or species. To help us assist you, state the purpose(s) for which the culture(s) will be used. In some cases, we may recommend an alternative isolate if we know how you plan to use a culture.

FD ampoule

Supply: Cultures are supplied as agar slants or as freeze-dried ampoules. 


Prices and payment:
  • Orders must be accompanied by a purchase order, credit card or money order.
  • Consult the current Price List for details on prices and methods of payment.
  • Note that orders from outside Canada and the USA must be paid in advance.
  • Specify your full address including department, institutional affiliation, street address for delivery by courier, telephone, fax numbers and email address.
  • Students must provide the supervisor's (major professor’s) name and email address. A confirmatory email or letter from the supervisor may be required to confirm the order.
Restrictions:
  • Cultures are provided only to bona fide scientific researchers who have adequate training and facilities for handling microbes.
  • Some fungi are restricted to laboratories having appropriate biosafety certification. Copies of certification documents must be supplied before orders can be confirmed.
Handling cultures upon receipt: