For isolation and detection of potassium solubilizing bacteria from soil sample.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Cream to off white colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color
Cream to off white colored solution with white precipitate
pH
7.2 ±0.2 at 25˚C (29.60 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Color
Cream to off white colored opaque gel with white precipitate
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Magnesium Sulphate
0.500
Calcium Carbonate
0.100
Potassium Alumino Silicate
2.000
Ferric Chloride
0.005
Calcium Phosphate
2.000
Dextrose
5.000
Agar
20.000
pH at 25˚C
7.2 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 29.60 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.
