K-State Model Organism Kitchen

Model Organism Kitchen Facility

Who we are

  • We are a K-State Service Center, established in 2018, and housed in newly renovated space located in the Division of Biology at Kansas State University.
  • We provide high quality food and culture media, at an affordable price, for maintenance of Drosophila and C. elegans model organism lab strains.
  • We currently make the Bloomington "yellow" food for Drosophila and NGM plates for C. Elegans.

Where we are located

  • 1717 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66506
  • Ackert Hall, Room 342

Our products

Fly Food

Fly Food Bottles
Current price

  • Tray of 100 vials
    $22.75 (internal, KSU)
    $34.75 (external, non-KSU)
  • Tray of 25 bottles, with “flugs”
    $29.25 (internal, KSU)
    $44.75 (external, non-KSU)
  • Tray of 25 bottles, without “flugs”
    $25.75 (internal, KSU)
    $39.50 (external, non-KSU)

*Trays of vials and bottles come sealed (“press-and-seal” or “geneseal”) or with “flugs” added to bottles (optional), and wrapped in plastic bags to preserve moisture and prevent contamination.

Free delivery on campus (please arrange with Dr. Jocelyn McDonald in advance). Right now we are not offering off-campus food. However, off-campus researchers can contact Dr. Jocelyn McDonald to register their interest.

Fly Food Order Form

NGM "Worm" Plates

Worm Plate

Current price

  • Box of 250 60mm NGM plates
    $117.50 (internal, KSU)
    $180.00 (external, non-KSU)
  • Box of 500 35mm NGM plates
    $146.50 (internal, KSU)
    $224.50 (external, non-KSU)

NGM (Worm) Plates Order Form

Custom orders

  • We are always interested in providing new products that meet the needs of researchers on campus.
  • For example, if there is interest, we will make agar egg laying plates (grape juice or molasses) for your lab.
  • Please contact us with your wishes and needs!

K-State Model Organism Kitchen staff