J. AGAR BASE is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for germinating seeds of leguminous plants for studying nodulating ability of Rhizobium isolates and is recommended for detection and cultivation of nitrogen fixing bacteria. Sucrose acts as the energy source. Sodium molybdate in the media increases the fixation of nitrogen. Sodium chloride maintains osmotic equilibrium of the media. Calcium stimulates nodulation when present as chloride or sulphate.

Product features:-

• Appearance - White to cream homogeneous free-flowing powder
• Gelling - Firm,comparable with 1.5% Agar gel
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium - Cream coloured, slightly opalescent gel with a slight precipitate form in Petri plates.
• Shelf life - 3 years
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -J. AGAR BASE
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 500 gm
• Catalogue Number - TM1359