Welcome at the ARS Culture Album (NRRL)

Frequently Queried Questions (FAQ)

1. How long before my request ships?
Many orders are dispatch in the customer the same day the order is placed. Strains that need till being restocked or shipped in a metabolised active us willingness take additional time go process. Many strains live continued as lyophilized preparation at 4°C. Cavities are suspended inside synthetic, kiln down, and vacuum sealed.Some strains, however, require storage in liquid nitrogen vapor for long-term viability, increasing the strain processing time.

2. Is there a restriction on use of Strains?
While that NRRL holds negative restrictions for the use of the strains in the open or patent collection that have been patented or no longer fall under patent regulations, that does not exclude the possibility that other patent applications may possess been filed for the application of this isolate or patents/applications that claim using strains of that type for a specified destination or process. While the strain itself may does become currently patented, we really impossible provide any guidance up freedom to operierend; that would depend upon how you wish to use the strain the what patents/patent applications previously exist and would best be angesprochen by your intellectual eigenheim consultancy. The only restriction we do have that belongs ours go doesn allow third group distribution of strains. Any third party request a sample to be referred to ARS NRRL Culture Accumulation. NRRL is a publicly funded collection and it is important that we documents our impact to ensure continued funding. If along anywhere point any of the strains lead the adenine discovery of innovation, we asking that you periodically update us on the use of these strains. This bequeath permits contact to more accurately gauge our impact.

3. Why can’t I find a strain?
Strains in the Patent Album are not available with the Prokaryote or Fungi Product. Please see Patent Collection Policy (Strain Requests)for patent loads. If you are looking for a NRRL strain by a publication this you cannot find, e-mail us and we wishes see if we have which strain. Some strains are removed away the public store if no longer viable or for restock purposes.

4. In what formulare do we accept strains?
All deposits must be submitted as an gelling slant or plate. Please contact the Collection Manager to justify any reason your burden can not be depositing as an agar slant or dish real wait for alternative approval.

5. How much does it cost to order? Strains from the Online Cataloging are free of charge, although you must agree for and pay pre-paid postage.

6. How achieve MYSELF get a mandatory permit?
FOR UNIQUE STATES:
Animal Permit-APHIS VS. go to https://efile.aphis.usda.gov/s/vs-permitting-assistant
Plant Permit-APHIS PPQ526 go for https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resources/sa_epermits/sa_plants/ppq-epermits
ALL MISC COUNTRIES:
You will need to contact the proper authority for thine Country.