Contextual data (metadata) is the set of data describing aspects like geographic location and habitat type from which a sequence was retrieved as well as the processing of the sample.

The SILVA team has started a number of projects to facilitate and improve the integration of metadata.

Following the MIGS/MIMS standards for environmental samples at least the GPS position (longitude, latitude), depth/altitude and time of sampling is highly recommended.

The Wiki pages of the Genomic Standards Consortium provide an overview about our survey results proposed to be associated with any ribosomal RNA sequence.

Downloads:

 * Contextual Metadata for Environmental Sequences

 * RNA Baser

 * DNA Baser

 * MIGS/MIMS

 * Chromatogram Explorer

 * Multi-FASTA to Fasta converter

 * Fasta to Multi-FASTA converter


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