Jensen’s Medium (Jensen’s Agar)

ARTICLE NO. OLFC-805
HSN NO. 38210000


Pack Size

Size
100 GM
500 GM

Application

For the detection and cultivation of nitrogen fixing bacteria.


Specifications

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color Off white colored powder.
Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color Milky white colored opalescent with slight precipitate gel
pH 7.20 to 7.80 at 25˚C (39.10 g/ l)
Solidification 40˚C
Color Off white colored opalescent gel

Contents

Ingredients Gram/Litre
Sucrose20.000
Dipotassium Phosphate1.000
Magnesium Sulphate0.500
Sodium Chloride0.500
Ferrous Sulphate0.100
Sodium Molybdate0.005
Calcium Carbonate2.000
Agar15.000
pH at 25˚C7.20 to 7.80


Directions

Dissolve 39.10 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute in desired. Allow to solidify and inoculate test sample aseptically.