Get Open Collection Accession Form - Ncimb

The Open Collection Accession Form - Ncimb is designed to facilitate the deposit of biological specimens into the NCIMB collection. This guide provides a clear and structured walkthrough on how to fill out this form online, ensuring that you can complete it accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Open Collection Accession Form online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Open Collection Accession Form and open it in the online editor.
2. Begin by entering the accession number and the date the culture was acceded. This information is crucial for tracking your submission.
3. In Part A, provide historical information about the microorganism or biological agent. Fill in the name of the microorganism, the isolator strain or plasmid designation, and any other strain numbers.
4. Indicate whether the strain is a type or neotype strain and provide the citation if applicable. This section will help categorize the strain accurately.
5. Specify the reason for the deposit by ticking the appropriate box, especially if this request comes from NCIMB.
6. Complete the depositor information, including name and address, followed by the person who isolated the specimen.
7. Provide the date and source of isolation and any history since the original isolation. This information helps establish the specimen's lineage.
8. List any special properties and applications of the strain. If there are unpublished characteristics, detail them on a separate sheet and attach it.
9. For sequence data, indicate whether it is available and attach the required documentation for type strains.
10. In Part B, describe the suggested method for growing the strain along with details for long-term preservation.
11. In Part C, assess the pathogenic potential of the strain for humans, animals, or plants and categorize the ACDP hazard group.
12. Answer questions related to the Convention on Biological Diversity, including country of origin and agreements related to benefit sharing.
13. Finally, review all sections for accuracy, then save your changes, download, or print the form before sharing it as needed.

Start filling out the Open Collection Accession Form online to contribute your biological specimen.