Description
AGAR 1000 GEL (AGAR-AGAR) LR 500G
This is non-nutrient media. For culture work use 15-20mL agar in each petri dish. If plates are being kept or stored for a long period of time, more agar should be used to prevent drying out.
Preparation:
- 1% Solution – (10g Agar + 1L Distilled Water)
- 1.5% Solution – (15g Agar + 1L Distilled Water)
Dissolve agar in a little boiling water. Heat water to almost boiling, add agar mixture slowly, stirring constantly with a glass rod until dissolved and the solution is clear. Put in a bottle and sterilise at 1210C (100 kPa pressure) for 15 minutes.