Chlorella Broth

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For the cultivation & enumeration of Chlorella species.


Intended Use

Recommended for the cultivation & enumeration of Chlorella species.

Composition

Ingredients Gms / Litre
Cupric sulphate 0.000008
Sodium molybdate 0.00005
Zinc sulphate 0.00022
Boric acid 0.00028
Manganese sulphate 0.0014
Ferrous sulphate 0.0015
Potassium citrate 0.032
Potassium sulphate 0.217
Magnesium sulphate 2.400
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate 2.450
Potassium nitrate 2.500
Dextrose 10.000
Final pH (at 25°C) 4.5±0.2

Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters

Directions

Suspend 17.6 grams in 1000 ml purified / distilled water. Heat if necessary to dissolve the medium completely. Distribute as desired and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes.

Principle And Interpretation

Chlorella is a genus of single-celled green algae, belonging to the phylum Chlorophyta. Chlorella Broth was originally formulated by Shrift (4) and further modified for cultivation and maintenance of Chlorella.

All algae utilize inorganic phosphates and sulphates. There is a fairly high requirement of molybdate as a trace metal in nitrogen fixation. Algae require calcium, magnesium, potassium and probably sodium. Most algae grow poorly on agar and it is best to let them become established in liquid culture before adapting them to the more rigorous conditions of an agar slant.

Chlorella being photosynthetic green algae, should be cultivated in the presence of light. Bright diffused light, fluorescent light and sunlight are satisfactory sources of light for the growth of Chlorella. The inoculated tubes/ flasks should be incubated in the presence of light at 25-27°C for a week to permit good growth and pigmentation (3). Chlorella cultures can be maintained at room temperature for 2-3 months without sub culturing.

Type of specimen

Soil sample

Specimen Collection and Handling

For soil samples follow appropriate techniques for handling specimens as per established guidelines (5).

After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.

Warning and Precautions

Read the label before opening the container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection. Follow good microbiological lab practices while handling specimens and culture. Standard precautions as per established guidelines should be followed while handling specimens. Safety guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.

Limitations

  1. Further biochemical and serological tests must be carried out for further identification.

Performance and Evaluation

Performance of the medium is expected when used as per the direction on the label within the expiry period when stored at recommended temperature.

Quality Control

Appearance
White to cream homogeneous free flowing powder

Colour and Clarity of prepared medium
Colourless clear solution in tubes

Reaction
Reaction of 1.76% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 4.5±0.2

pH
4.30-4.70

Cultural Response

Cultural characteristics observed in presence of light after an incubation at 25-27°C for 1 week.

Organism Growth
Chlorella vulgaris ATCC 9765 good-luxuriant
Euglena gracilis ATCC 12716 good-luxuriant

Storage and Shelf Life

Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 15-25°C. Use before expiry date on the label. On opening, product should be properly stored dry, after tightly capping the bottle in order to prevent lump formation due to the hygroscopic nature of the product. Improper storage of the product may lead to lump formation. Store in dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition. Seal the container tightly after use.

Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period.

Disposal

User must ensure safe disposal by autoclaving and/or incineration of used or unusable preparations of this product. Follow established laboratory procedures in disposing of infectious materials and material that comes into contact with clinical sample must be decontaminated and disposed of in accordance with current laboratory techniques (1,2).

More Information
Product Name Chlorella Broth
SKU M886
Product Type Regular
Physical Form Powder
Origin Chemically defined
Packaging type HDPE
References 1. Shrift, 1954, Am. J. Botany, 41:223.2.Norris J.R. & Ribbons D.W. (ed.), 1963, Methods in Microbiology, Volume 3B, Academic press, London, pg. 269.
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