How much PBS to add to media?

Luigi Marongiu @Luigi-Marongiu

15 April 2025 1 3K Report

I have a minimal medium for bacteria. I would like to buffer the pH. How much PBS should I add?

Thank you

Luigi Marongiu

Actually, the amount is given on the bottle, I assume for the 1x amount. In this case, it was 9.5 g/L

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