Basis of differentiation | Spread plate | Pour plate |
Definition | The spread plate technique evenly distributes bacteria from a liquid sample onto an agar plate, aiding in easy counting and isolation of individual bacterial colonies. | The pour plate technique is a method used to separate and quantify viable microorganisms found within a liquid sample. |
Sample adding | Sample is added onto the solidified medium surface | Sample is mixed with molten agar and poured in a plate |
Accuracy | Has a comparatively lower accuracy | Has a comparatively higher accuracy |
Use of a glass spreader | Uses a glass spreader | Is not used |
Medium used | Requires liquid molten agar media | Requires solidified agar plates |
Microbial growth | Anaerobes, aerobes, and facultative anaerobes can all be quantified | The only bacteria able to be quantified are anaerobes |