This document discusses the composition and preparation of tissue culture media. It explains that media contains macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, amino acids, and growth regulators. Media can be chemically defined or contain complex additives. The most common type is Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium, which contains inorganic salts, iron, vitamins, amino acids, and carbohydrates. The document provides the concentrations of compounds in MS medium and describes how to prepare stock solutions and combine them to make 1 liter of media. It emphasizes the importance of sterilizing media, glassware, plant materials, and other items to prevent microbial contamination during tissue culture.