Applications

• RNA and DNA* from soil for metagenomic analysis

Features

• Fast and convenient procedure
• Parallel preparation of RNA and DNA* in one hour
• High quality nucleic acids – suitable for metagenomic studies
• Optional enhancer for high recovery of nucleic acids even from clay and other predominantly mineral soil matrices

Specifications

• Technology: Anion exchange chromatography, gravity flow columns combined with NucleoSpin® Bead Tubes Type A*
• Sample material: < 2 g of soil
• Fragment size: > 100 nt
• Typical yield: 1–10 μg
• A260/A280: 1.7–2.1
• RIN: > 8.5
• Elution volume: 100 μL
• Binding capacity: 600 μg
• Processing time: 60 min/6 preps

* For isolation of DNA, DNA Set for NucleoBond® RNA Soil is required.