Microorganisms represent most of the biodiversity of living organisms in every ecological habitat. They have profound effects on the functioning of any ecosystem, and therefore on the health of our planet and of human beings. Moreover, microorganisms are the main protagonists in food, medical and biotech industries, and have several environmental applications. Accordingly, the characterization and preservation of microbial biodiversity are essential not only for the maintenance of natural ecosystems but also for research purposes and biotechnological exploitation. In this context, culture collections (CCs) and microbial biological resource centres (mBRCs) are crucial for the safeguarding and circulation of biological resources, as well as for the progress of life sciences. This review deals with the expertise and services of CCs, in particular concerning preservation and characterization of microbial resources, by pointing to the advanced approaches applied to investigate a huge reservoir of microorganisms. Data sharing and web services as well as the tight interconnection between CCs and the biotechnological industry are highlighted. In addition, guidelines and regulations related to quality management systems (QMSs), biosafety and biosecurity issues are discussed according to the perspectives of CCs and mBRCs.

Preservation, Characterization and Exploitation of Microbial Biodiversity: The Perspective of the Italian Network of Culture Collections / De Vero, Luciana; Boniotti, Maria Beatrice; Budroni, Marilena; Buzzini, Pietro; Cassanelli, Stefano; Comunian, Roberta; Gullo, Maria; Logrieco, Antonio F.; Mannazzu, Ilaria; Musumeci, Rosario; Perugini, Iolanda; Perrone, Giancarlo; Pulvirenti, Andrea; Romano, Paolo; Turchetti, Benedetta; Varese, Giovanna Cristina. - In: MICROORGANISMS. - ISSN 2076-2607. - 7:12(2019), pp. 1-18. [10.3390/microorganisms7120685]

Preservation, Characterization and Exploitation of Microbial Biodiversity: The Perspective of the Italian Network of Culture Collections

De Vero, Luciana
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Cassanelli, Stefano
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Gullo, Maria;Pulvirenti, Andrea
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2019

Abstract

Microorganisms represent most of the biodiversity of living organisms in every ecological habitat. They have profound effects on the functioning of any ecosystem, and therefore on the health of our planet and of human beings. Moreover, microorganisms are the main protagonists in food, medical and biotech industries, and have several environmental applications. Accordingly, the characterization and preservation of microbial biodiversity are essential not only for the maintenance of natural ecosystems but also for research purposes and biotechnological exploitation. In this context, culture collections (CCs) and microbial biological resource centres (mBRCs) are crucial for the safeguarding and circulation of biological resources, as well as for the progress of life sciences. This review deals with the expertise and services of CCs, in particular concerning preservation and characterization of microbial resources, by pointing to the advanced approaches applied to investigate a huge reservoir of microorganisms. Data sharing and web services as well as the tight interconnection between CCs and the biotechnological industry are highlighted. In addition, guidelines and regulations related to quality management systems (QMSs), biosafety and biosecurity issues are discussed according to the perspectives of CCs and mBRCs.
2019
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Preservation, Characterization and Exploitation of Microbial Biodiversity: The Perspective of the Italian Network of Culture Collections / De Vero, Luciana; Boniotti, Maria Beatrice; Budroni, Marilena; Buzzini, Pietro; Cassanelli, Stefano; Comunian, Roberta; Gullo, Maria; Logrieco, Antonio F.; Mannazzu, Ilaria; Musumeci, Rosario; Perugini, Iolanda; Perrone, Giancarlo; Pulvirenti, Andrea; Romano, Paolo; Turchetti, Benedetta; Varese, Giovanna Cristina. - In: MICROORGANISMS. - ISSN 2076-2607. - 7:12(2019), pp. 1-18. [10.3390/microorganisms7120685]
De Vero, Luciana; Boniotti, Maria Beatrice; Budroni, Marilena; Buzzini, Pietro; Cassanelli, Stefano; Comunian, Roberta; Gullo, Maria; Logrieco, Antonio F.; Mannazzu, Ilaria; Musumeci, Rosario; Perugini, Iolanda; Perrone, Giancarlo; Pulvirenti, Andrea; Romano, Paolo; Turchetti, Benedetta; Varese, Giovanna Cristina
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