Product Name
Azotobacter Agar (Mannitol)
Product Overview
Azotobacter Agar (Mannitol) is recommended for isolation, cultivation and identification of mannitol positive Azotobacter species from soil.
Form
Off white to beige homogeneous free flowing powder
Characteristic
Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 25-30 centigrade for 24-48 hours.
Reaction of 4.14% w/v aqueous solution at 25 centigrade. pH : 8.3±0.2.
Storage
Store below 30 centigrade in tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2 - 8 centigrade.
Instructions
Suspend 41.4 grams in 1000 ml of distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 centigrade) for 15 minutes. If slight precipitate occurs after autoclaving, distribute it evenly before pouring into sterile Petri plates.
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