MP 5 Medium

MP 5 Medium Specification

Product Type
Regular

Shelf Life
12 Months

HS Code
38210000

Storage
Room Temperature

Appearance
Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder

Solubility
Water

Usage
Laboratory

Ph Level
5.00-6.00

Physical Form
Powder

MP 5 Medium Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
10 Pieces

Payment Terms
Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID), Days after Acceptance (DA)

Supply Ability
10 Pieces Per Day

Delivery Time
5 Days

Sample Available
No

Packaging Details
Plastic Bottle

Main Export Market(s)
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East

Main Domestic Market
All India

Certifications
Himedia

About MP 5 Medium

MP-5 Medium is a microbiological growth medium used to detect pectinolytic microorganisms, particularly those that produce the enzyme polygalacturonase. It's designed to identify organisms capable of degrading pectin, a component of plant cell walls. This is achieved by observing either a clear zone or halo around the microbial colony, indicating pectin degradation, or by using a precipitant solution that reveals zones of pectin hydrolysis. Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Purpose:MP-5 Medium is specifically formulated to detect pectinolytic activity, which is the ability of microorganisms to break down pectin.
Pectinase Detection:Many bacteria and fungi produce pectinases (enzymes that degrade pectin). MP-5 Medium helps identify these organisms.
Detection Method:The medium contains pectin as a substrate. When pectinolytic microorganisms grow on it, they break down the pectin, resulting in a clear zone or halo around the colony. This can be visualized by adding a precipitant solution (like hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium bromide) that makes the intact pectin opaque, thus highlighting the clear zones where pectin has been hydrolyzed.
Examples:HiMedia Laboratories mentions that certain bacteria like Erwinia carotovora and Erwinia chrysanthemi are known pectin degraders. A document on Scribd indicates that Aspergillus brasiliensis and Fusarium moniliforme are also known to be positive for polygalacturonase production when tested with this medium.
Applications:MP-5 Medium is useful in various applications, including food microbiology, plant pathology, and general microbial identification.

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