{"product_id":"modified-melin-norkrans-medium","title":"Modified Melin-Norkrans (MMN) Medium for Mycorrhizal Fungi Culture | Cat No. AS-1396","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'DM Sans',sans-serif;color:#1e1c18;max-width:800px;line-height:1.6;padding:1rem 0}\n.intro{font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;color:#4a4640;margin-bottom:24px;padding:18px 22px;background:#f8f4ee;border-left:4px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px}\n.intro strong{color:#1a3a2a}\n.section{margin-bottom:28px}\n.heading{font-size:11px;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#2d5a3d;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a84c;display:inline-block}\n.au-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px}\n.au-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc}\n.au-table td{padding:10px 14px;vertical-align:top}\n.au-table td:first-child{width:190px;font-weight:500;color:#4a4640;background:#f5f3ee;font-size:12.5px}\n.au-table td:last-child{color:#1e1c18;font-weight:500}\n.comp-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:12.5px}\n.comp-table th{background:#1a3a2a;color:#e8c96a;padding:9px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:500;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em}\n.comp-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc}\n.comp-table td{padding:9px 12px;vertical-align:middle;color:#1e1c18}\n.comp-table tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f8f4ee}\n.apps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}\n.app{background:#f0f4f1;border:1px solid #c8d8cc;border-left:3px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px;padding:10px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#1a3a2a;font-weight:500}\n.app::before{content:'→ ';color:#c9a84c;font-weight:500}\n.feats{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}\n.feat{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640;padding:8px 12px;background:#f8f4ee;border-radius:3px}\n.feat::before{content:'✓';color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}\n.stor{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}\n.stor-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640}\n.stor-item::before{content:'✓';color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:500;flex-shrink:0}\n.prep{background:#f0f4f1;border:1px solid #b8ccbe;border-left:4px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640;line-height:1.8}\n.prep-step{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-bottom:8px;align-items:flex-start}\n.prep-num{background:#2d5a3d;color:#e8c96a;font-size:11px;font-weight:500;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}\n.notice{background:#f0f4f1;border:1px solid #b8ccbe;border-left:4px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640;line-height:1.65}\n.warn{background:#fffbf0;border:1px solid #e8c96a;border-left:4px solid #c9a84c;border-radius:3px;padding:14px 18px;font-size:13px;color:#5a4a20;line-height:1.65}\n.badges{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}\n.badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:#1a3a2a;color:#e8c96a;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:3px;letter-spacing:.04em}\n@media(max-width:600px){.apps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.au-table td:first-child{width:130px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Modified Melin-Norkrans (MMN) Medium (CAT: AS-1396)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized microbiological culture medium formulated for the isolation, cultivation, and maintenance of ectomycorrhizal fungi and related mycorrhizal species. Its balanced formulation provides essential carbon, nitrogen, minerals, and vitamins required for robust mycelial development and symbiotic interaction studies. Widely used in forestry research, ecological mycology, and plant-fungal interaction investigations.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"au-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1396\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModified Melin-Norkrans (MMN) Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreparation quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28–30 g per litre of purified water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal pH (25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaboratory \/ Research Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3821.00.00 — Prepared culture media for micro-organisms (AHECC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"feats\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eOptimized nutrient balance specifically for ectomycorrhizal and mycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eSupports slow-growing and fastidious fungal species requiring extended incubation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eReproducible and standardized formulation for consistent experimental results\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eVersatile — suitable for both agar plates and broth preparation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"feat\"\u003eLaboratory and research grade quality with full traceability\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eComposition (per litre)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"comp-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.00 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary carbon and energy source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalt extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.00 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon source and growth stimulant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmmonium nitrate (NH₄NO₃)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH₂PO₄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate buffer and mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium sulphate (MgSO₄·7H₂O)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium and sulfate source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium chloride (CaCl₂·2H₂O)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerric chloride (FeCl₃·6H₂O)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.01 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron micronutrient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThiamine HCl (Vitamin B₁)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.005 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssential growth vitamin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgar (for solid medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.00 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolidifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurified water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eq.s. to 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"apps\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eCultivation of ectomycorrhizal fungi\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eIsolation of slow-growing or fastidious mycorrhizal species\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eForestry and ecological mycology research\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003ePlant-fungal interaction studies\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eInoculum production for symbiosis experiments\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"app\"\u003eMycorrhizal species maintenance and preservation\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003ePreparation instructions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"prep\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuspend 28–30 g of dehydrated medium in 1 litre of purified water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeat with gentle agitation until fully dissolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"prep-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCool to 45–50°C before pouring plates or dispensing into slants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eIncubation conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"au-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncubation time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–8 weeks (species dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stor\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stor-item\"\u003eDehydrated medium: store at 15–30°C in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stor-item\"\u003ePrepared medium: store at 2–8°C, protected from light\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eIntended use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warn\"\u003e\n      This product is intended for laboratory research use only by qualified professionals. Not for use in human or veterinary therapeutic applications, food, feed, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; compliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"notice\"\u003e\n      Manufactured and tested to laboratory research grade standards. Full batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request. 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