Agar Agar Tissue Culture Grade

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Product Description

Agar Agar Plant Tissue Culture Grade

Agar Agar has long been used to solidify media for plant tissue culture. The type of agar or gelling agent used can influence the growth of the tissue in culture. Both purity and cost of the gelling agent are important factors in any research or production operation.

The major application of Agar Agar is in the field of plant tissue culture due to its high gel strength,excellent transparency and low mineral content. It is used in the preparation of substrates for the cultivation and developments of plants in vitro.

The growing interest in tissue culture as a standard method for the propagation of orchids and other ornamental plants, vegetables, fruits and other agricultural products.

Packaging

5, 10 and 25 kg cartons and and 25 kg fibre drum for bulk and 500 gm poly containers for retail

Specification Of Tc Grade Agar Agar

Parameters	values
Clarity	Clear
Moisture	15% Max
Ph	6.0 - 7.5
Ash	3% Max
Gel Strength	900 - 1000 Gm/Cm²
Gelling Temperature	36 - 40
Melting Temperature	90 - 97â°C
Swelling Index	> 9 Ml
Water Absorption	55 - 65 Ml
Gelatin	Passes Test
Extraneous Matter	< 1%
Starch	Nil
Acid Insoluble Ash	< 1%
Total Colony Count	< 1000 Cfu/Gm
Salmonella	Absent
E. Coli	Absent
Coliform Bacteria	Absent
Enterobacteria	Absent
Mold	< 100
Yeast	< 100
Arsenic (AS As)	< 3 Ppm
Heavy Metals	< 20 Ppm
Lead (AS Pb)	< 5 Ppm