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NEMiD: a web-based curated microbial diversity database with geo-based plotting.
Kaushik Bhattacharjee1, Santa Ram Joshi1
1Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
Plos One
|April 10, 2014
Summary
Discovering and characterizing unknown microbes from Earth is crucial for biotechnology. The North-East India Microbial database (NEMiD) documents microbial diversity in the Eastern Himalayas, aiding in understanding soil microbial patterns.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Bioinformatics
- Biodiversity Studies
Background:
- Vast microbial diversity on Earth remains undiscovered, limiting biotechnological applications.
- Microbial bioprospection is vital for human welfare and discovering novel strains.
- Untapped microbial reservoirs necessitate comprehensive documentation and database development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a microbial database focusing on the biodiversity of the Eastern Himalayan region.
- To facilitate the discovery and characterization of previously unknown microorganisms.
- To provide a foundation for understanding soil microbial diversity patterns in a megabiodiversity hotspot.
Main Methods:
- Isolation and characterization of microbes from diverse locations within the Eastern Himalayas.
- Construction of a relational database management system (RDBMS) for data storage.
- Implementation using MySQL, a Linux server, and an Apache/PHP environment.
Main Results:
- The North-East India Microbial database (NEMiD) was successfully created.
- The database annotates microbial data from the Eastern Himalayan region.
- It aids in understanding microbial distribution and identification patterns.
Conclusions:
- NEMiD serves as a valuable resource for microbial diversity research in the Eastern Himalayas.
- The database supports the exploration of novel microbial resources for biotechnological advancements.
- It enhances the understanding of microbial ecology in a significant biodiversity hotspot.
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