The Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms (PNCM): Repository of microbial diversity of the country |
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Authors: | R G Monsalud F O Magbanua M P Parungao C G B Banaay M H D Bayer J K Yap L M Tapay |
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Institution: | Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms, National Institute of Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology, University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines |
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Abstract: | The prime function of the Philippine National Collection of Microorganisms (PNCM), being the national repository of microbial
strains, is to collect and preserve strains for their continued viability and availability for future use. To date, a total
of 2144 strains of bacteria (1357), yeasts (250), filamentous, fungi (377), algae (14), and strains still to be identified
(146) are maintained at the PNCM. These are preserved and maintained using various methods which include modified liquid drying
(lyophilization), ultra-low temperature (−70°C) storage in 10% glycerol, storage in sterile soil, distilled water and overlaying
with mineral oil. Periodic viability testing is done to assess the stability of these preserved cultures under storage. Aside
from preservation and maintenance of cultures, the PNCM is also involved in several research activities. One of these is the
isolation, characterization and identification of some Vibrio isolates from the Philippines. Details on this particular study
is presented in this report. |
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Keywords: | culture collection microbial diversity Philippine |
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