All information we have on a strain can be found on our homepage. This information may be found by conducting a search in the online catalogue using the DSM number or species name. In the list of stra
The history of a strain (known to the DSMZ) can be found in our online catalogue in the individual strain entries. The information is given in chronological order, with the most recent holder of the s
All catalogue entries on our homepage indicate the cultivation conditions recommended by the DSMZ. These include both the medium and temperature used in the DSMZ for cultivating the strain. We recomme
It is not possible for the DSMZ to prevent packages from being security-checked. Forwarders in the transport chain decide about security checks of freight before freight is entering an aircraft. Cultu
A strain-specific certificate on authenticity, origin and quality is printed on each delivery document. All lots of our strains are checked for strain authenticity with strain-specific methodologies.
Deposit of biological material in the public collection of the DSMZ is free.
Charges for the deposit of strains for patent purposes or as a safe deposit are provided in our price list.
The DSMZ provides detailed information under safety Instructions. Please make sure that the material you are sending is properly packed in a triple containment packaging system.