What is Benzylaminopurine (BAP) Solution?
BAP is a plant growth regulator commonly used in plant tissue culture applications to promote cell division and shoot proliferation.
Feature Highlights of Benzylaminopurine (BAP) Solution
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CAS [1214-39-7]
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Molecular Formula : C12H11N5
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Molecular Weight : 225.25
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Storage: 0 to 4°C (Freeze)
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Shelf Life: 6 Months
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6-Benzyladenine (6-BAP) extra pure AR, 99%
The Benefits of Benzylaminopurine (BAP) Solution
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Easy to use
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Influences plant growth and development, set blossoms and stimulates fruit richness by stimulating cell division
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Use to supplement tissue culture media, such as MS media
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Stimulates seed germination.
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Used for shoot development in vitro.
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Also, supplement Gamborg’s media and Chu’s N6 media.
How To Use Benzylaminopurine (BAP) Solution?
Follow the given steps to prepare the tissue culture media using PCT’s supreme grade agar:
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Prepare liquid tissue culture media using PCT’s MS media and add sugar based on the quantity of media you’re making (generally for 1-liter media 25-30 grams of sugar is added), 1ml PPM, and 4 grams of gellan gum.
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Then, add the desired quantity of the plant hormone.
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Autoclave the medium for 20 minutes at 15 psi and 121℃.
Your media is ready!
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