Description
Naphthaleneacetic (NAA) powder 10g is a synthetic plant hormone that belongs to the family of auxins. It is widely used in agriculture and plant tissue culture to promote rooting in plants.
The Benefits ofย Naphthaleneacetic (NAA) powder
- Easy to use
- Used to modify MS media for callus initiation.
- In formulating culture media such as V-KM medium and Cg medium
- Induce the formation of lateral and adventitious roots
- Used in a low amount, it triggers the rooting response and other auxin-like reactions, such as cell growth, division, and fruit setting
How To Use NAA Powder
Follow the given steps to prepare the tissue culture media using PCTโs NAA Powder:
- Prepare liquid tissue culture media using PCTโs MS or DKW media, or any other alternative media based on your plant.
- Add sugar based on the quantity of media youโre making (generally for 1-liter media 30 grams of sugar is added), 1 ml/L PPM, and 3-4 grams per liter of gellan gum or 6-8 grams per liter of agar.
- Then, add the desired quantity of NAA from the prepared NAA stock solution.
- Autoclave the medium for 20 minutes at 15 psi and 121โ.
Your media is ready!
