{"product_id":"himedia-pikovskaya-s-agar-m520-500g","title":"HiMedia - Pikovskaya’s Agar (M520-500G).","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-inner1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sku-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eFor detection of phosphate-solubilizing soil microorganisms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePikovskayas Agar is recommended for detection of phosphate-solubilizing soil microorganisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComposition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGms \/ Litre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYeast extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmonium sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManganese sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerrous sulphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eFormula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspend 31.3 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrinciple And Interpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphate exists in both organic as well as inorganic forms in soil. Organic matter derived from dead and decaying plant debris is rich in organic sources of phosphorus. However, plants are able to utilize phosphorus from soil only in the free available form. Soil phosphates are rendered available either by plant roots or by soil microorganisms. Therefore, phosphate-dissolving soil organisms play a part in correcting phosphorus deficiency of crop plants (1). Pikovskayas Agar was modified by Sundara Rao and Sinha (2) for detection of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria from soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYeast extract in the medium provides nitrogen and other nutrients necessary to support bacterial growth. Dextrose acts as an energy source. Different salts and yeast extract supports the growth of organisms. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria will grow on this medium and form a clear zone around the colony, formed due to phosphate solubilization in the vicinity of the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite to light yellow homogeneous free flowing powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGelling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFirm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour and Clarity of prepared medium:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite with flocculant precipitate opaque gel forms in Petri plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Response:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eM520: Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhosphate solubilization\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e*Aspergillus brasiliensis ATCC 16404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eluxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epositive reaction, clear zone surrounding the colony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacillus subtilis ATCC 6633\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003egood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emoderate clear zone surrounding the colony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePencillium notatum ATCC 10108\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eluxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epositive reaction, clear zone surrounding the colony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eluxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epositive reaction, clear zone surrounding the colony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e*Key: Formerly known as Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore below 30°C in tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubba Rao N. S., 1977, Soil Microorganisms and Plant Growth, Oxford and IBH Publishing Co., New Delhi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSundara Rao W. V. B. and Sinha M. K., 1963, Ind. J., Agric. Sci., 33:272.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.himediadownloads.com\/MSDS\/M520.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pikovskaya’s Agar\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety data sheet(SDS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Himedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377332039899,"sku":"BP-5258-HIM-HIM-DEF","price":6869.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/6942\/8443\/files\/m520-500g.png?v=1773656137","url":"https:\/\/zayyuconnect.com\/ar\/products\/himedia-pikovskaya-s-agar-m520-500g","provider":"Zayyu Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}