Pikovskayas Agar – HX-MEDIA

Name: Pikovskayas Agar - HX-MEDIA
SKU: HXM-PKVA-01
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Principle :- Pikovskayas Agar was modified by Sundara Rao and Sinha (1963) for detection of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria from soil. It is composed of yeast extract, dextrose, calcium phosphate, ammonium sulphate, potassium chloride, magnesium sulphtate, manganese sulphate, ferrous sulphate and agar. Yeast extract provides nitrogen, carbon, vitamins and other nutrients necessary to support bacterial growth. Dextrose acts as an energy source. Different salts and yeast extract supports the growth of organisms and enhances phosphate solubilization. Agar is solidifying agent. Calcium phosphate is inorganic phosphate, solubilizes to forms clear zone around the colonies.

Use :- Recommended for isolation of phosphate solubilizing soil microorganisms.

Pikovskayas Agar – HX-MEDIA – Hexa Biotech

Directions :- Dissolve 31.30 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil Pikovskayas 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 aseptically in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.

Specimens types analyzed :- Soli samples and biofertilizers etc.

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.

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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