UTEX Culture Collection of Algae at UT-Austin

Upcoming Holiday Closure

2026 MLK Day | UTEX will be closed for the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th. See full announcement for information on shipping schedule.

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Media Kits for 10+ Liters

BG-11(-N) Now Available! | Easy-to-prepare Media Kits for large volumes of media. Add-In components for specific nutrient boosts and upgrade kits to build upon simple base media.

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Newly Accessioned Algal Strains!

Every year UTEX accessions new algal strains from depositors that are made available to the public. The strains in this collection are new to UTEX and are now available for you to order!

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Upcoming Holiday Closure: 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

UTEX will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the U.S. holiday Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day. Algae Express orders placed between Friday, January 16, and Monday, January 19, as well as regular orders scheduled for that week, will ship on Tuesday, January 20.

Newly Accessioned Algal Strains!

Every year UTEX accessions new algal strains from depositors that are made available to the public. The strains in this collection are new to UTEX and are now available for you to order!

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This website contains a listing of the cultures maintained by UTEX, conditions for their maintenance, information regarding the purchase of cultures, and various other services and features of UTEX.

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Upcoming Holiday Closure