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Chu's N6 Basal Medium with Vitamins

  • Product ID: C167

Introduction:

Contains the macro- and micronutrients, and vitamins as described by Chu (1975).
Chu (N6) Medium was developed to promote the initiation, growth, and differentiation of callus from rice pollen cultures. Ammonium Nitrate has been replaced by Ammonium Sulfate. The molar concentration of NH4 is 7.0 mM compared to 20.6mM for MS.

C167 Chu N6 Basal Medium w/ Vitamins



Properties

Properties
Form: Powder
Appearance: White to Yellow Powder
Application: Plant Tissue Culture
Solubility: Water
Typical Working Concentration: 3.99g/L
Storage Temp: 2-8°C
Storage Temp of Stock Solution: Preparation of concentrated solutions is not recommended as insoluble precipitates may form.
Other Notes: Contains the macro- and micronutrients and vitamins as described by Chu et al. (1975). pH = 3.5 – 4.5
Formula (mg/L)
Ammonium Sulfate  463
Boric Acid 1.6
Calcium Chloride, Anhydrous  125.33
Na2 EDTA·2H2O 37.25
Ferrous Sulfate·7H2O 27.85
Magnesium Sulfate, Anhydrous 90.37
Manganese Sulfate·H2O  3.3
Potassium Iodide 0.8
Potassium Nitrate 2830
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic 400
Zinc Sulfate·7H2O 1.5
Glycine (Free Base) 2
Nicotinic Acid (Free Acid) 0.5
Pyridoxine·HCl 0.5
Thiamine·HCl 1

Application Notes
Plant Tissue Culture Tested
Plant species: rice (Oryza sativa) Chu (N6) Medium was developed to promote the initiation, growth, and differentiation of callus from rice pollen cultures.
Ammonium nitrate has been replaced by ammonium sulfate. The molar concentration of NH4 + is 7.0 mM compared to 20.6mM for MS

References
Chu CC, CC Wang, CS Sun, C Hsu, KC Yin, CY Chu and FY Bi. (1975) Scientia Sinic. 18: 659- 668.

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