Key Features

Ultra‑Pure Formulation: Low impurity level for consistent, contamination‑free gels

High Clarity: Crystal‑clear gels enable easy visualization of explants and roots

Low Concentration: Forms firm gels at just 3 g/L, reducing medium costs

pH & Ion Stability: Broad pH tolerance (4.0–7.0) and minimal interaction with divalent ions

Easy Preparation: Dissolves readily in warm water; compatible with autoclaving

Versatile Applications: Ideal for all stages of micropropagation, including callus culture, shoot proliferation, root induction, embryo culture and more

Usage Instructions

Weigh out 3 g of Gellan Gum per liter of distilled water (adjust concentration per your protocol).

Heat and stir until fully dissolved.

Adjust medium pH to 5.7 ± 0.1.

Sterilize by autoclaving at 121 °C for 20 minutes.

Pour into sterile culture vessels under aseptic conditions.

Our Gellan Gum is a premium‑grade bacterial polysaccharide gelling agent designed as a superior alternative to agar for plant tissue culture. This ultra‑pure powder delivers exceptionally clear, firm gels at low concentrations, ensuring optimal nutrient availability and unobstructed observation of in vitro cultures. With excellent pH stability and compatibility across a wide range of protocols, our Gellan Gum supports callus induction, shoot multiplication, root formation, somatic embryogenesis and more—with reproducible results batch after batch.

Products sold by Itsumi Botanicals® are intended for plant research and laboratory use only. These products are not to be used as human or animal therapeutics, cosmetics, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives, or as household chemicals.

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