referensstam
A referensstam, often translated as reference strain or type strain, is a specific microbial isolate that serves as a definitive representative of a particular species. These strains are crucial in microbiology for taxonomic classification, identification, and comparative studies. A referensstam is typically well-characterized and has been deposited in a recognized culture collection, such as the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) or the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures.
The designation of a referensstam is a formal process that usually occurs during the description of a
Referensstammar are essential for maintaining the integrity of microbial taxonomy. They are used as standards for