Research use
For laboratory applications
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Supreme TC Grade Agar
Catalog:0644-CN-A060-5KG
Available sizes
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Stock products usually ship within 24–48 hours. Non-stock products may require approximately 2–6 weeks.
Shipping conditions
No dry-ice requirement is indicated for this product.
Hazardous classification
This product is not currently marked as hazardous.
Solidifying agents play a vital role in tissue culture media, providing essential support for the optimal growth and development of plants when incorporated into the medium. Additionally, the inclusion of solidifying agents helps ensure the even distribution of nutrients, hormones, and other crucial elements throughout the culture medium. The two most common solidifying agents used in the process are agar and gellan gum. Agar, derived from seaweed, is a polysaccharide. It imparts a gel-like texture to the medium, facilitating the adherence, growth, and differentiation of plant cells.
This product is intended for laboratory and research use only. Review the supplied documentation before use.
Product Name
Supreme TC Grade Agar
Catalog Number
0644-CN-A060-5KG
Available Sizes
5 Kg
Hazardous
No
Dry Ice
No
Applications
Agar is used as microbial solid culturing media. The substance is often used in doses ranging between 0.5 to 1.0% (w/v) to solidify plant tissue culture media. Agar is an essential ingredient used for in vitro root development.
Assay Protocol
Follow the given steps to prepare 1 liter of tissue culture media using PCT’s Supreme TC Agar: Take a beaker and add 800 ml of distilled water to it. To the water add 4.54 grams of PCT’s MS Media (or alternative medium based on your plant), 30 grams of sugar, and PPM™ (generally 1-2 ml/L). Make up the volume of the media to 1000ml. Adjust the pH of the media between 5.4-5.8. Add 6-8 grams of PCT’s Supreme Tissue Culture Grade Agar to the media and keep stirring. Autoclave the medium for 20 minutes at 15 psi and 121°C.
Capacity
Available in different weights of 100 gm, 500 gm, 1 Kg, and 5 Kg
Cas
9002-18-0
Coa
https://cdn.gentaur.com/products/644/5768449666540/coa/a5000.pdf
Color
Light beige
Features And Benefits
Easy to use Acts as a solid support for the growth and development of explants Allows the absorption of nutrients by the plant cells Cost-effective
Format
Cylindrical container
Hs Code
1302.31
Material
Powder
Msds
https://cdn.gentaur.com/products/644/5768449666540/msds/a5000.pdf
Shelf Life
See expiry date on the bottle
Solubility
Partially soluble in cold water and completely soluble in hot water
Storage Conditions
Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from combustible substances.
Storage Temperature
20-22 ºC
Strength
980 g/cm2
Synonyms
Gelose, Agar Agar Agar