noun
- the process of transferring microorganisms from one culture medium to another
Usage: microbiology
verb
- present participle of subculture: to transfer microorganisms from one culture medium to another
Usage: microbiology
Examples
- The lab technician performed subculturing to maintain the bacterial strain.
- Subculturing is essential for keeping cell lines viable in research.
- She is subculturing the yeast samples every three days.
- The microbiologist explained the proper technique for subculturing bacteria.
- Regular subculturing prevents contamination in laboratory cultures.
- Students learned about subculturing methods in their biology class.