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Unless otherwise stated, sterilize media by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 min.

1462   METHANOSARCINA T3 MEDIUM

KCl  0.34    g
MgCl2·6H2O  4.0     g
NH4Cl  0.25    g
CaCl2·2H2O  0.14    g
K2HPO4  0.14    g
NaCl  9.0     g
Trace mineral solution (see Medium No. 151)  10.0     ml
Ni-Se-W solution (see below)  10.0     ml
Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2·6H2O  2.0     mg
NaHCO3  5.0     g
Resazurin  0.5     mg
Distilled water  980.0     ml
Mix components thoroughly and adjust pH to 6.5, then distribute the medium into culture vessels under a N2-CO2 (80:20, v/v) gas mixture and seal with butyl rubber stoppers. After autoclaving, stand the medium overnight. Prior to use, add per liter the following solutions (autoclaved or* filter-sterilized, and stored under a N2 atmosphere):
Trace vitamins* (see Medium No. 197)  10.0     ml
2 M trimethylammonium chloride solution*  35.0     ml
Methanol*  5.0     ml
5% L-Cysteine·HCl·H2O solution  10.0     ml
5% Na2S·9H2O solution  10.0     ml
Adjust pH to 7.0 if necessary.
Ni-Se-W solution:
NiCl2·6H2O  30.0     mg
Na2SeO3·5H2O  0.3     mg
Na2WO2·2H2O  0.4     mg
Distilled water  1.0     L



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