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  • Microbiology
  • Biobanking
  • Genomics

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  • Microbial biobanks are crucial for preserving biodiversity and supporting research.
  • Selecting priority strains for applications like whole genome sequencing is challenging.
  • Existing methods lack objective parameters for strain prioritization and culling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an unbiased scoring approach for assessing and prioritizing microbial samples in biobanks.
  • To identify high-priority strains for whole genome sequencing (WGS).
  • To support genomic characterization and natural product discovery from microbial collections.

Main Methods:

  • An objective scoring system based on defined parameters was developed.
  • The tool was applied to rank microbial strains within a biobank.
  • Prioritization focused on strains for quality control, reference, type, and genome mining applications.

Main Results:

  • The proposed scoring approach provides an unbiased method for microbial strain assessment.
  • High-priority strains were identified for WGS, targeting quality control and natural product discovery.
  • The tool facilitates strategic decisions for biobank management and resource allocation.

Conclusions:

  • This novel ranking tool offers an objective framework for microbial biobank management.
  • It enhances the strategic utilization of microbial resources for scientific advancement.
  • The approach is adaptable for various biobanking needs, including strain selection and culling.