TaxCollector: Modifying Current 16S rRNA Databases for the Rapid Classification at Six Taxonomic Levels

The high level of conservation of 16S ribosomal RNA gene (16S rRNA) in all Prokaryotes makes this gene an ideal tool for the rapid identification and classification of these microorganisms. Databases such as the Ribosomal Database Project II (RDP-II) and the Greengenes Project offer access to sets o...

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Main Authors: Eric W. Triplett, David B. Crabb, Austin G. Davis-Richardson, Adriana Giongo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-07-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/2/7/1015/