Cellulose Decomposing Microorganisms Medium with Congo Red – 250g

Cellulose Decomposing Microorganisms Medium is a specialized microbiological medium designed for the isolation and identification of cellulose-degrading bacteria. The medium contains Congo Red, which allows visualization of cellulose hydrolysis; cellulose-degrading bacteria form a red clearance zone around colonies. This medium is ideal for environmental microbiology, microbial ecology studies, and screening of cellulolytic bacteria.

Key Features:

• For isolation and identification of cellulose-degrading bacteria.

• Contains Congo Red to indicate cellulose hydrolysis.

• Supports microbial growth for environmental and laboratory research.

• Sterilization ready: Easy to prepare for autoclaving.

• Long shelf life: Stable for up to 3 years at room temperature.

Instructions for Use:
Dissolve 44.2g of Cellulose Decomposing Microorganisms Medium in 1L of distilled or deionized water. Boil for at least 1 minute to dissolve agar. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes or at 115°C for 30 minutes. After sterilization, shake vigorously, pour into petri dishes, and allow to solidify. Note: cellulose is insoluble in water, some residue may remain.

Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Shelf life: 3 years.

Ingredients per liter:

• Ammonium Sulfate (NH4)2SO4: 2.0g

• Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4): 0.5g

• Monopotassium Phosphate (KH2PO4): 1.0g

• Sodium Chloride (NaCl): 0.5g

• Cellulose: 20.0g

• Congo Red: 0.2g

• Agar: 20.0g

• pH: 7.1 ± 0.1 at 25°C