Staba Modified Vitamin Solution (100x) contains a modification of the Staba (1969) vitamins as described by Skirvin and Chu (1979). This modification differs from the original Staba formulation in that myo-Inositol was reduced from 2000 mg/L to 100 mg/L. The original use of these vitamins appears to be for the culture of Digitalis. These vitamins have been used for the culture of Rubus (Blackberry), Prunus (Peach), Rosa (Rose), Cornus (Dogwood), Rhipsalidopsis (Easter Cactus), and Schlumbergera (Christmas Cactus). myo-Inositol may precipitate out of the solution when cold; warming with occasional agitation will redissolve it. Use at a concentration of 10 mL/L of medium to achieve the proper final concentration.
Contains a modification of the Staba (1969) vitamins as described by Skirvin and Chu (1979). This modification differs from the original Staba formulation in that myo-inositol was reduced from 2000 mg/L to 100 mg/L.
Myo-Inositol may precipitate out of the solution when cold; warming with occasional agitation will redissolved it.
Formula (mg/L)
?-Aminobenzoic Acid
50
D-Biotin
100
Calcium Pantothenate
100
Choline Chloride
100
Cyanocobalamin
0.15
Folic Acid
50
myo-Inositol
10,000
Niacinamide
200
Pyridoxine HCl
200
Riboflavin
50
Thiamine HCl
100
Application Notes
Plant Tissue Culture Tested
The original use of these vitamins appears to be for the culture of Digitalis. These vitamins have
been used for the culture of Rubus (Blackberry), Prunus (Peach), Rosa (Rose), Cornus
(Dogwood), Rhipsalidopsis (Easter Cactus), and Schlumbergera (Christmas Cactus).
References
Staba, JE. 1969. Plant tissue culture as a technique for the phytochemist. Recent Adv. in Phytochem., 2:80.
Skirvin, RM and MC Chu. 1979. In vitro culture of 'Forever Yours' rose. HortSci., 14: 608-610. (Revised 5/2007)