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Tissue Gard

Discussion in 'Everything Else Orchid' started by glen_On_Gulf_Coast, Dec 1, 2017.

  1. Dec 1, 2017 #1
    glen_On_Gulf_Coast

    glen_On_Gulf_Coast Glen_On_Gulf_Coast

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    Has anybody ever heard or used this product? I noticed it on eBay, and it is touted as 'Orchid Flask & Tissue Culture Contamination Control'. A quick look online didn't produce any results. The concept is good, but needs some research. I am not associated with this product.......just curious.

    Glen
     
  2. Dec 1, 2017 #2
    naoki

    naoki Well-Known Member

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    Any link, Glen? I couldn't find what you are talking about.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2017 #3
    glen_On_Gulf_Coast

    glen_On_Gulf_Coast Glen_On_Gulf_Coast

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  4. Dec 1, 2017 #4
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    From the listing on ebay: "Tissue Gard is comparable in both formula and efficacy to PPM and TCC." PPM has been around for a long time and some people use it regularly. I found it didn't solve enough of the problems and better sterile technique was worth the effort and time. PPM is not heat stable from what I have been told and should be added as a sterile solution after the medium is sterilized.
     
  5. Dec 1, 2017 #5
    glen_On_Gulf_Coast

    glen_On_Gulf_Coast Glen_On_Gulf_Coast

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    Thanks Marni. I kinda figured it was too good to be true.
    Glen