Kings B Medium Agar – HX-MEDIA

Name: Kings B Medium Agar - HX-MEDIA
SKU: HXM-KBA-01
Availability: InStock

Principle :- Kings B medium is described by King et al., (1954), for non-selective isolation of pigment producing Pseudomonas Species. Media is composed of proteose peptone, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, magnesium sulphate and agar. Proteose peptone provide nitrogen and other necessary trace nutrients for growth of bacteria. Dipotassium phosphate and magnesium sulphate enhances pigment production. Agar is solidifying agent. The glycerol serves as carbon source.

Use :- Recommended for the non-selective isolation and pigment production of Pseudomonas species.

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Directions :- Dissolve 43.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water containing 15 ml glycerol. Boil Kings B Medium Agar 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 in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.

Precautions to be taken :- These microbial media are intended for the in-vitro use only. All the handling, experiments, storage, and
discarding should be performed with the help of skilled and knowledgeable technicians and as per the established guidelines. The material should be disposed only after proper sterilization by autoclaving. Please go through the MSDS of the media to avoid any accidents or in emergency.

Performance and Evaluation :- The expected performance of the medium is liable to use as per the direction on the label when stored at optimum conditions and within expiry date.

Storage and Shelf Life :- Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed. Store in cool dry place.

Disposal :- To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes the used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving after completion of task.

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