KG AGAR BASE is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for dierentiation of Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis based on fast sporulation.Peptone and yeast extract in the medium supports the growth of B.cereus, B.thuringiensis. Lecithinase activity is observed as an opaque zone surrounding the individual colony. B. cereus is resistant to Polymyxin B, which restricts gram-negative organisms. B.cereus and B.thuringiensis can be distinguished by means of microscopic examination of stained cells.

Product features:-

• Appearance - Light yellow to light pink homogeneous free-flowing powder
• Gelling - Firm, comparable with 1.8% Agar gel.
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium - Basal medium : Orange coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel After addition of Egg Yolk Emulsion : Light orange coloured opaque gel forms in Petri plates
• Shelf life - 3 years
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -KG AGAR BASE
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 500 gm
• Catalogue Number - TM1207