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Culture collections over the world.

David Smith1

  • 1CABI Bioscience UK Centre, Bakeham Lane, Egham, Surrey, UK. d.smith@cabi.org

International Microbiology : the Official Journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology
|May 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Culture collections are vital for research and patent deposits, but face funding and expert shortages. Collaboration and new technologies are essential for preserving microbial diversity and addressing global challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Biodiversity Science
  • Bioresource Management

Background:

  • Culture collections are essential for providing authenticated biological material for research, patent deposits, and scientific validation.
  • Many collections are evolving into Biological Resource Centres (BRCs) adhering to international quality standards and conducting vital research.
  • Collections face significant threats from inadequate funding, shifting government support, and the high cost of new technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of culture collections in scientific research and innovation.
  • To address the challenges threatening the sustainability of culture collections, including funding and expertise.
  • To emphasize the need for collaboration, new technologies, and policy development to support culture collections and microbial diversity exploration.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the current status and challenges of global culture collections.
  • Analysis of the evolving role of collections as Biological Resource Centres (BRCs).
  • Discussion of the impact of technological advancements and funding models on collection sustainability.

Main Results:

  • Culture collections are indispensable for high-quality research, patent processes, and scientific reproducibility.
  • A decline in biosystematists and inadequate funding pose a severe threat to the long-term viability of many collections.
  • International collaboration and the adoption of new technologies are crucial for cataloging undiscovered microbial diversity.

Conclusions:

  • Culture collections require urgent attention regarding funding, policy, and technological integration to ensure their continued operation.
  • Strengthening international cooperation and supporting biodiversity-rich nations are key to unlocking the potential of microbial resources.
  • The World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC) and European Culture Collection Organisation (ECCO) play vital roles in advocating for and supporting collections globally.

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