Introducing BCCM/ULC: A public culture collection for ex situ conservation of cyanobacterial diversity and support of taxonomic and genomic studies

Key Points

• The collection supports genomic studies on cyanobacterial diversity, facilitating research and preservation efforts.
• Aimed at enhancing biodiversity conservation, the introduction addresses an important environmental need.
• The observational analysis showcases the active role of culture collections in taxonomic studies of cyanobacteria.
• By promoting ex situ conservation, this initiative may enable broader access to diverse cyanobacterial strains.