Plant Propagation Agar is processed to remove impurities and inhibitory substances that can affect the sensitive physiological processes of plant tissues. Unlike standard bacteriological agars, this grade is optimized for transparency and chemical neutrality, ensuring it does not interfere with the uptake of essential nutrients or plant growth regulators (auxins, cytokinins, etc.). It offers a consistent gel strength that supports the weight of developing plantlets while allowing for the efficient diffusion of metabolic products. This agar is widely used in commercial laboratories for the micropropagation of ornamental plants, fruit trees, and forestry species, as well as in academic research for seed germination and callus induction.
Advantages
- High Clarity: Superior transparency allows for easy visual inspection of root development and the early detection of microbial contamination.
- Optimized for Plant Growth: Low mineral and salt content ensures that the specific balance of the culture medium (e.g., MS, WPM) is maintained.
- Excellent Diffusion: The gel structure facilitates the uniform movement of hormones and nutrients to the plant tissues.
- High Gel Strength: Provides a firm support for explants, preventing them from sinking into the medium.
- Stability: Remains stable during the prolonged incubation periods and specific light/temperature cycles required for plant growth.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
1812 |
| Brand |
Condalab |
| Application |
Plant Tissue Culture / Micropropagation |
| Gel Strength (1.5%) |
800 – 1100 g/cm² |
| Melting Point |
85 ± 5 °C |
| Gelling Point |
35 ± 3 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
2 – 25 °C |
Available packaging options
| 1812 |
500 g plastic bottle |
