Yes, gelation is pH dependent. Adjusting the pH to 5.7 is recommended prior to heating to melt the agar and autoclaving to sterilize. Please see the link below to review the general plant culture medium preparation instructions available in the datasheet for product M5519 (formulation without agar):
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/product/documents/361/537/m5519pis.pdf
M9274
Murashige and Skoog Basal Medium
suitable for plant cell culture, with sucrose and agar
Synonym(s):
MS Basal Medium
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powder
technique(s)
cell culture | plant: suitable
application(s)
agriculture
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ambient
storage temp.
2-8°C
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Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Ox. Sol. 3
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5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials
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WGK 2
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Not applicable
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Would an incorrect pH level affect the setting of the agar?
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How firm is the gel in the final sterile medium preparation of Murashige and Skoog Basal Medium, Product M9274?
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This formulation contains 8g/L of standard agar resulting in fairly firm and rigid culture medium.
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What is the stability of the prepared Murashige and Skoog Basal Medium, Product M9274?
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This agar-containing medium can be stored for 3 to 6 months, depending on the stability of any additional supplements, if stored properly with no observable dehydration of the gel. If the medium appears to darken or pull away from the sides of the culture vessel, it should be discarded.
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What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?
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Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.
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How is Murashige and Skoog Basal Medium, Product M9274 different from Product M5519?
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M9274 contains sucrose at 30 g/L and agar at 8 g/L; M5519 does not.
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