ABCC – Abtri Biorepository Culture Collection

India’s Accessible Microbial Culture Repository for Academia & Industry

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India’s Trusted Public Microbial Culture Collection

The Abtri Biorepository Culture Collection (ABCC) is a publicly accessible microbial repository managed by Apex Biotechnology Training and Research Institute (ABTRI), Chennai.
ABCC supports thousands of Indian biotechnology students, colleges, universities, and industries by supplying authenticated microbial cultures at nominal and student-friendly pricing.

 

Designed for India’s growing research ecosystem, ABCC provides reliable, contamination-free, and well-preserved microbial strains for a wide range of scientific and industrial applications.

Scientist measuring bacteria growth in petri dishes under sterile lab conditions.
Actinomycetes culture for research work in india

Culture Collection Overview

ABCC currently maintains 100+ authenticated microbial cultures, including:

  • Bacteria (environmental, industrial, research strains)

  • Fungi (yeasts, filamentous fungi)

  • Actinomycetes (soil & industrial isolates)

All cultures are ideal for Indian colleges, universities, biotech labs, startups, and industries requiring high-quality, ready-to-use strains.

Typical applications include:

  • Research projects (UG, PG, PhD)

  • Industrial R&D

  • Teaching and practical classes

  • Bioprocess and fermentation studies

  • Microbial assay & screening

  • Strain improvement studies

Why ABCC Is Preferred by Indian Researchers

Key Advantages

  • Publicly available within India – no international shipping delays
  • Nominal and affordable pricing – ideal for students
  • 100+ authenticated strains
  • Fast shipping across India
  • Quality-controlled preservation
  • Easy online request process
  • Indian GST billing available for institutions 
  • ABCC ensures that Indian researchers get quick, dependable, and ethical access to microbial strains without high costs.
Yeast culture for research work in india

Download the ABCC Culture Catalog

Get the Latest List of 100+ Available Strains

Download our complete culture catalogue, including:

  • Bacterial strains

  • Fungal strains

  • Actinomycetes

  • Strain codes & descriptions

  • Recommended applications

  • Pricing information

Download Culture Catalog (PDF)

How to Order Cultures

Step-by-Step Ordering

  1. Download the Culture Catalog
    Select the strains you require.

  2. Fill Out the Culture Request Form
    Provide institutional or personal details.

  3. Receive Cultures via Safe Shipment
    Cultures are shipped with proper labeling and documentation.

Culture Request Form

Culture Categories

Available Microbial Types:

  • Gram-positive bacteria

  • Gram-negative bacteria

  • Yeasts

  • Filamentous fungi

  • Environmental & soil actinomycetes

  • Enzyme-producing strains

  • Research & teaching strains

Indian researchers can request custom sourcing based on availability.

Safety, Compliance & Quality Assurance

ABCC follows Indian and international standards for:

  • Biosafety handling

  • Strain authentication

  • Proper documentation

  • Cold-chain preservation (where required)

Every culture is delivered safe, pure, and ready to use.

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