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Thermo Scientific™ Simmons Citrate Agar

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Description

Differentiate gram-negative bacteria based on citrate utilization using Simmons Citrate Agar.

Differentiate gram-negative bacteria based on citrate utilization using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Simmons Citrate Agar. In 1923, Koser developed a liquid medium to differentiate Escherichia coli and Enterobacter aerogenes1. The medium contained an inorganic ammonium salt and sodium citrate that provided a single nitrogen source and a single carbon source respectively. In 1926, this formulation was modified by Simmons who added 1.5% agar and brom thymol blue indicator2.

Gram-negative bacteria that can utilize ammonium dihydrogen phosphate as a sole nitrogen source and sodium citrate as a sole carbon source will grow on Citrate Agar (Simmons). These organisms extract nitrogen from the ammonium salt by breaking it down to form ammonia, leading to alkalization of the medium. This causes the brom thymol blue indicator to change color from green to blue.

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Certifications/Compliance Industrial Reference: AOAC, BAM, COMPF, USDA.
Description Simmons Citrate Agar
Format 15mm x 103mm Tube - Slant
Quantity 100 x 5 mL
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