
100L Media Kit: BG-11 Medium
100L Media Kit: BG-11 Medium BG-11 medium (Allen and Stanier 1968) was derived from medium no. 11 (Hughes et al. 1958) for the culture of freshwater, soil, thermal, and marine cyanobacteria. Media kit includes all the necessary chemical components to prepare 100 Liters of BG-11 Medium. All UTEX Media Kit solutions are shipped sterile and should be handled aseptically to avoid contamination. Looking for BG-11 Medium in 1-Liter and test tube volumes? View/purchase prepared and sterile BG-11 Medium Medium At A Glance Water Type Freshwater pH of Medium pH>8 Contains Micronutrients, NO3 Directions For 100L Total Volume Obtain and wear the appropriate PPE. To approximately 97 Liters (97,000 mL) of dH2O, add the first three solutions (Components #1-3) in order while stirring. Bring total volume to 100 Liters (100,000 mL) with dH2O. Cover and autoclave or filter-sterilize if non-sterile water was used. When cooled, aseptically add Component #4. Store at re