A Soil DNA Extraction Kit for the Toughest Samples

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Expertly engineered for challenging samples like soils, sediments, and other complex mixtures, the Sox Soil DNA Extraction Kit delivers industry-leading yields of high-quality DNA. Our proprietary methodology combines chemical and mechanical lysis, silica spin columns, and a unique chemical blend to achieve exceptional yields of ultra-purified DNA—perfect for PCR, qPCR, and high-throughput sequencing (HTS) applications.

Sample Types

• Soil
• Sediment
• Stool
• Microbial Cultures
• Environmental Samples For Cosmid Library Construction
  

Performance Advantages

• Proven Results: Successfully extracted DNA from over 50,000 internal and client-extracted samples from various environments, demonstrating reliability across diverse projects
• 20% More DNA: Delivers a higher yield of high-quality DNA than competing kits for many soil types, maximizing your sample’s potential
• Long-Read Compatible: Provides superior yields of HMW DNA, enabling enhanced performance with long-read sequencing platforms such as PacBio and Oxford Nanopore and simplifies the construction of cosmid/fosmid libraries for functional metagenomics
• Eliminates Extra Purification Steps: Effectively removes inhibitory contaminants (e.g., fulvic acids and humic acids), providing HTS and PCR/qPCR-ready DNA without additional cleanup
• Accurate Microbial Profile: Minimizes extraction bias, ensuring an accurate microbial community representation for reliable analysis of results
  

Ease of Use

• Save Time with Fast Extractions: Extract high-quality/yield DNA from 24 samples in under an hour, accelerating your workflow
• Safer and Simpler: Contains no organic solvents such as phenol or chloroform, reducing health risks and allowing for more straightforward waste disposal
  

Cost-Effectiveness

• Shelf-Stable for Convenience: Can be stored at room temperature, eliminating the need for refrigeration and reducing storage costs
• Competitive Pricing: Our optimized protocol ensures cost-effective extraction without compromising quality
  

Validation

The Sox Soil DNA Extraction Kit has been validated through successful DNA extraction from diverse soil types, followed by high-resolution amplicon sequencing (such as 16S rRNA and custom amplicons) and shotgun sequencing (metagenomics and genomics). See below for comparisons of DNA quality and quantity, showcasing the superior performance of Sox.

Specifications

• Catalogue Number: 18011_50
• Sample Size: up to 250 mg
• Elution Volume: 30-100 μl
• Storage: Room temperature
• Note: Not suitable for plant tissues or RNA extractions

Resources

• User Manual
• Safety Data Sheets
• Performance