DNeasy PowerSoil Pro Kit (250)

QIAGEN developed this kit for the isolation of microbial genomic DNA from all soil types. The manufacturer describes it as more effective than the original PowerSoil technology at isolating high yields of pure microbial DNA from soil types including compost, clay and top soil. It features a novel bead tube and optimized chemistry for more efficient lysis of soil bacteria and fungi, and includes streamlined Inhibitor Removal Technology (IRT) to eliminate challenging inhibitors commonly found in soil and environmental samples. The manufacturer reports that sequencing results show higher alpha diversity, as measured by observed operational taxonomic units (OTUs), compared to other tested methods.

DNA extraction using the kit can be automated on the QIAcube Connect, and the resulting DNA is suitable for downstream applications including PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing (16S and whole genome).

Third-party hazardous substance data classifies the kit under GHS02, GHS07 and GHS05 with the signal word 'Danger' (Gefahr). Listed hazard statements include H226, H319, H225, H315, EUH210, H318, H302, H314 and EUH032, with precautionary statements P210, P280, P403, P305+P351+P338 and P310. The product is supplied by QIAGEN GmbH.