Inorganic Phosphorus Bacteria Agar | Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria Medium

Inorganic Phosphorus Bacteria Agar is a solid medium designed for evaluating the phosphate-solubilizing ability of bacteria in fertilizer samples. It provides essential nutrients and a calcium phosphate source to support the growth and phosphate-solubilizing activity of microorganisms.

Applications:

• Determination of phosphate-solubilizing bacteria in fertilizers

• Environmental microbiology research

• Soil and agricultural microbiology studies

Specifications:

• Format: Powder, 250 g/bottle

• Storage: Room temperature

• Shelf Life: 3 years

Formula (per liter):

• Dextrose – 10.0 g

• Ammonium Sulfate – 0.5 g

• Yeast Extract – 0.5 g

• Sodium Chloride – 0.3 g

• Potassium Chloride – 0.3 g

• Magnesium Sulfate – 0.3 g

• Ferrous Sulfate – 0.03 g

• Manganese Sulfate – 0.03 g

• Calcium Phosphate – 5.0 g

• Agar – 15.0 g

• Final pH: 7.0–7.5 (25℃)

Preparation Instructions:

1. Dissolve 32.0 g of the medium in 1 liter of distilled or deionized water.

2. Heat to boiling until fully dissolved.

3. Dispense into suitable containers.

4. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121℃ for 15 minutes.

5. Mix well after sterilization.

6. Shake thoroughly before pouring plates due to precipitation.