Aleksandrow Agar is receommended for isolation and detection of Potassium solubilizing bacteria from soil samples.This medium is used for isolation and detection of Potassium solubilizing bacteria from soil samples.Salts present in the medium support the growth of potassium solubililizing bacteria by providing the essential nutrients. The source of potassium salts is potassium alumino silicates. Potassium solubilizing bacteria will grow on this medium and form a clear zone around the colony, formed due to potassium solubilization in the vicinity of the colony.
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