The Ribosomal Database Project (RDP-II): sequences and tools for high-throughput rRNA analysis
J R Cole, B Chai, R J Farris, Q Wang, S A Kulam, D M McGarrell, G M Garrity, J M Tiedje, J R Cole, B Chai, R J Farris, Q Wang, S A Kulam, D M McGarrell, G M Garrity, J M Tiedje
Abstract
The Ribosomal Database Project (RDP-II) provides the research community with aligned and annotated rRNA gene sequences, along with analysis services and a phylogenetically consistent taxonomic framework for these data. Updated monthly, these services are made available through the RDP-II website (http://rdp.cme.msu.edu/). RDP-II release 9.21 (August 2004) contains 101,632 bacterial small subunit rRNA gene sequences in aligned and annotated format. High-throughput tools for initial taxonomic placement, identification of related sequences, probe and primer testing, data navigation and subalignment download are provided. The RDP-II email address for questions or comments is rdpstaff@msu.edu.
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