Famous collection of fungi, yeasts, and bacteria

Fecal bacteria on the hand of a child who recently visited a petting zoo.

The Fungal Biodiversity Centre (CBS-KNAW) hosts a worldrenowned collection of more than 80,000 living fungi, yeasts and bacteria. In its diversity of species it is unrivalled as a reference centre for mycological research. Fungi may cause diseases of plants, animals and people. The Fungal Biodiversity Centre conducts innovative mycological research, examines fungal properties and develops novel fungal applications and solutions to societal challenges based on the fungi鈥檚 unique genetic resources. The centre鈥檚 large collection and metadata are used intensively by public and private parties.