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Culture Collections - Algae

The Culture Collection of Algae at Goettingen University (SAG)

The SAG Culture Collection of Algae primarily comprises microscopic algae and cyanobacteria from freshwater or terrestrial habitats, but also marine algae are available. With presently over 2400 strains (representing 538 genera and 1424 species) the SAG is among the three largest culture collections of algae in the world. 

October 9, 2019

The Culture Collection of Algae at Goettingen University (international acronym SAG) is a living resource of culture material of microalgae and is among the three largest algal service collections in the world. It serves to the scientific community as well as in education by its service and curatorial roles. A huge diversity of about 1600 species of microscopic algae (about 2400 strains) are currently available. Customers are scientists worldwide from various types of institutions, industries, and environmental research agencies.

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