Thalassiosira weissflogii

Q:       We are going to buy 1 liter from the strain:  CCMP1051 Thalassiosira weissflogii (Grun.) Fryxell et Hasle.  What are the conditions to maintain axenic the strain and what nutrients and concentration?

A:       CCMP 1051 is kept axenic by sterile technique under a Laminar Flow hood.  Click here for the L1 media recipe.

Q:       If I put 2 vials in the freezer, would that keep for 2 months without cell quality interruptions?

A:       Without following a cryopreservation protocol that includes a -80C freezer, liquid nitrogen vapor  and a cryoprotective agent I wouldn't recommend freezing cultures. Ice formation disrupts lipid bilayers and will destroy the viability of the culture.      

Q:       We were wondering if you may have nutritional profile?

A:       I am afraid that is not information that we have.