Murashige & Skoog medium, modification No. 1A basal salt mixture

SKU: M507

Key Benefits

1/2 strength macro-elements for reduced ionic stress
Suitable for sensitive plant tissues
Promotes balanced growth
Maintains standard MS micronutrient levels
Widely used for rooting and subculture

OptionAvailabilityPrice

Size(L): 10Out of Stock€ 9,50
Size(L): 50Out of Stock€ 29,80

Murashige & Skoog Medium Modification No. 1A is a half-strength MS formulation in which the macro-element concentration is reduced to 50% of standard MS levels. This medium is designed to reduce salt stress while maintaining sufficient nutrients for plant growth.

Product Details

Property	Value
Primary Category	MS Media
Key Feature	High-salt universal plant tissue culture medium

Note

This product is plant tissue culture tested. Suitability for specific plant species and applications should be determined by the user.

Safety Data Sheets

M507 Murashige & Skoog Medium Modification 1A A0Download PDF

Related Products

Westvaco WV5 medium, including vitamins

Westvaco WV5 Medium, including vitamins, was developed by Coke in 1996 for the in vitro initiation of embryogenic cultures from immature seeds of Pinus taeda (loblolly pine, family Pinaceae). The medium is also suitable for subsequent embryo development and shoot culture of loblolly pine. It consists of a defined nutrient blend of inorganic salts and vitamins formulated to support embryogenic competence and active cell proliferation. Nitrogen is supplied as a combination of potassium nitrate and ammonium nitrate, promoting sustained cell division. Essential macroelements, microelements, thiamine, and inositol support metabolic activity, embryo development, and shoot quality under in vitro conditions.

10 · FROM € 9,50

White medium

White Medium refers to a group of plant tissue culture media developed by Philip R. White during the 1930s and 1940s, representing one of the earliest systematic approaches to defined nutrient media for in vitro plant culture. Rather than a single fixed formulation, White’s work established fundamental principles for composing mineral nutrients, vitamins, and growth regulators to sustain sterile plant growth. These media were developed through iterative experimentation and were adapted for different plant species and culture objectives. White Medium played a critical role in enabling sustained callus growth, organ development, and root formation under controlled conditions. Its legacy forms the conceptual foundation for many later plant tissue culture media.

1 · FROM € 2,20

Vacin and Went medium

Vacin and Went Medium is a classical plant tissue culture medium developed for the asymbiotic germination and growth of orchid species. The formulation provides mineral nutrients tailored to the physiological requirements of orchids during early developmental stages. It supports protocorm formation and subsequent seedling growth under in vitro conditions. Compared with more complex media, Vacin and Went medium offers a simpler nutrient composition suitable for orchid seed culture. It remains widely used in orchid propagation and conservation.

10 · FROM € 9,50

S-Medium

S-Medium is a plant tissue culture medium developed for plant cell and protoplast culture, originally described by Bourgin, Chupeau, and Missonnier in 1979 and further applied by Chupeau et al. in 1989. The medium was designed to support sustained cell division and growth in liquid culture systems. Its defined mineral and vitamin composition provides an appropriate nutritional environment for undifferentiated cells. S-Medium has been widely used in studies involving plant cell suspension cultures, protoplast regeneration, and genetic manipulation.

10 · € 9,50

Schenk & Hildebrandt medium basal salt medium

Schenk & Hildebrandt (SH) Basal Salt Medium is a mineral nutrient formulation developed specifically for cell suspension cultures of both monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants. It provides a defined and balanced supply of macro- and micronutrients that support sustained cell division and growth. The medium is particularly suited for undifferentiated cells maintained in liquid culture systems. SH basal salts serve as a flexible foundation for customized media by supplementation with vitamins, carbon sources, and plant growth regulators. It is widely used in experimental plant cell biology and biotechnology.

10 · FROM € 9,50

Rugini olive medium

Rugini Olive Medium is a plant tissue culture medium dedicated to the efficient proliferation of olive shoots. Its formulation is nutritionally enriched compared with Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium, reflecting the specific mineral requirements of olive tissues. Olive explants are characterized by a high demand for calcium, magnesium, sulfur, copper, and zinc, which are supplied at elevated levels in this medium. Nitrogen is provided as a balanced combination of nitrate and ammonium, supplemented with glutamine to enhance growth performance. Mannitol is used as the preferred carbon source, supporting improved shoot quality and physiological stability.

10 · FROM € 5,50

Quoirin & Lepoivre medium, including vitamins

Quoirin & Lepoivre Medium, including vitamins, is a complete basal formulation combining the QL mineral nutrient composition with essential vitamins. The addition of vitamins enhances enzymatic activity and cellular metabolism in woody plant tissues. This formulation is particularly suitable for in vitro culture and micropropagation of Prunus species plantlets, where improved tissue vigor and growth consistency are required. It retains the low ammonium characteristics beneficial for Prunus and other woody plants. The medium supports healthy shoot development and high-quality plantlet formation.

10 · FROM € 9,50

Quoirin & Lepoivre medium

Quoirin & Lepoivre Medium, commonly referred to as QL medium, is a plant tissue culture medium developed for the in vitro culture and micropropagation of woody plant species. The formulation is characterized by a relatively low ammonium concentration and a nutrient balance adapted to the physiological requirements of woody tissues. It is especially suitable for the growth and development of Prunus species plantlets, including cherry, peach, plum, and almond. The medium supports stable shoot proliferation and healthy plantlet development while minimizing physiological disorders. Compared with more concentrated basal media, QL medium provides improved compatibility for Prunus and other tree species.

10 · FROM € 9,50

Orchimax medium & activated charcoal

Orchimax Medium with activated charcoal is a modified formulation designed for advanced stages of orchid tissue culture. The inclusion of activated charcoal adsorbs inhibitory substances, phenolic compounds, and excess growth regulators released by plant tissues. This creates a more favorable environment for root formation and seedling development. The medium is particularly useful for sensitive orchid species and later stages of in vitro growth. It supports healthier plantlet development and improved acclimatization potential.

10 · FROM € 9,50

Orchimax medium

Orchimax Medium is a plant tissue culture medium formulated specifically for the in vitro culture and propagation of orchid species. It provides a balanced supply of mineral nutrients and organic components suitable for orchid seed germination and seedling development. The formulation supports protocorm formation and subsequent growth under asymbiotic conditions. Orchimax medium is designed to meet the nutritional requirements of a wide range of epiphytic and terrestrial orchids. It is commonly used in orchid propagation, conservation, and breeding programs.

10 · FROM € 8,80