Overview
BacDive is a comprehensive bacterial metadatabase providing detailed strain level information about prokaryotic biodiversity, including taxonomic,…
Key Highlights
- BacDive (The Bacterial Diversity Metadatabase) is maintained by the DSMZ (German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures) and serves as an extensive resource for microbial research
- The database contains detailed information about bacterial and archaeal strains, compiled from various culture collections and scientific literature
- Key Features: Comprehensive strain level data Standardized taxonomic information Detailed growth conditions Morphological characteristics Metabolic properties Geographic isolation data Molecular characteristics Environmental conditions Culture media requirements References to scientific literature The database is particularly valuable for: Microbiologists Biotechnologists Environmental scientists Clinical researchers Industrial microbiologists
Ideal For
- Researchers and lab managers adopting BacDive
- Educators curating life science learning paths
- BioTech founders evaluating growth-ready tooling
Quick Links
- Official site: bacdive.dsmz.de
- Bookmark in BioDir to share with your team.
