Preservation of Acetic Acid Bacteria

Increased knowledge on physiological, biochemical and genetic properties of acetic acid bacteria (AAB) promotes advancements in biotechnology and innovative fermentation processes. Accordingly, the microbial collections of well-characterized AAB strains are fundamental sources for selecting cultures with desired properties for biotechnological applications. Commonly, culture collections have the fundamental role of safeguarding long-term accessibility of relevant strains by ensuring the maintenance of their ‘authenticity’. Nevertheless, they provide more than just strains, but also essential data, expertise and useful services, which are fundamental for supporting industrial researches.