how to streak bacteria on agar plate with beads

[Silvia_84]

Hi all,

 

I have some stocks of bacteria frozen with beads. I was wondering what method is used to streak the beads on the agar plate.Do I need to shake a bit the plate to let the beads rub on the agar?Or are you aware of other more accurate techniques to do it?

 

Thank you in advance.

[CharonY]

Bead plating is done by sideway agitation (i.e. not shaking up and down, obviously). Not my favorite method, but some prefer it.