For the detection of phosphate solubilizing soil microorganisms.
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
Off white with flocculants
pH
6.1 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (31.30 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Off white with flocculants gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Yeast Extract
0.5000
Dextrose
10.0000
Calcium Phosphate
5.0000
Ammonium Sulphate
0.5000
Potassium Chloride
0.2000
Magnesium Sulphate
0.1000
Manganese Sulphate
0.0001
Ferrous Sulphate
0.0001
Agar
15.0000
pH at 25˚C
6.1 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 31.30 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.
