PPM Plant Preservative Mixture
$24.95 GST
20ml PPM Plant Preservative Mixture
includes 1 x 20ml Vial of PPM &
1 x sterile 1ml syringe with 100 units of measure for accurate dosing
PPM Plant Preservative Mixture is a liquid solution that is specifically formulated for use in tissue culture. It is designed to preserve plants, flowers, and cuttings while they are being propagated in a sterile environment. The solution helps to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungus, which can be harmful to tissue culture specimens. It is easy to mix with water and can be applied directly to the plants to keep them healthy and vigorous. PPM Plant Preservative Mixture is an essential tool for anyone working in plant tissue culture, as it helps to ensure the success and viability of their specimens.
- Description
Description
PPM is a heat stable preservative/biocide which can be used to effectively prevent or reduces microbial contamination in plant tissue culture.
- At optimum doses, PPM, which stands for Plant Preservative Mixture, is an extremely effective Preservative/Biocide, yet does not impair in vitro seed germination, callus proliferation and callus regeneration.
- PPM prevents the germination of both bacteria and fungi spores. It is heat stable and therefore can be autoclaved with the media.
- PPM can be, and should be used as a standard ingredient in plant tissue culture media, and is also substantially less expensive than commonly used antibiotics.
While PPM was principally designed to inhibit airborne contamination, waterborne contamination and contamination introduced from human contact, it can also — in many cases — be used to reduce endogenous contamination.
Despite the most stringent use of sterile techniques, the contamination of plant cell and plant tissue cultures remain a persistent problem that can result in losses ranging from small number of cultures to the loss of whole batches.