Stammhaltung

English translation: stock culture

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German term or phrase:Stammhaltung
English translation:stock culture
Entered by: Languageman

20:35 Jun 9, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / Microbiology
German term or phrase: Stammhaltung
From a directory listing describing services provided by a biotech lab:
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Biotechnologie, Entwicklung, Forschung
Arbeitsgebiete:
- mikrobiologische und enzymatische Stoffumwandlungen und Produktsynthesen
- biotechnische Gewinnung von Rohprodukten und Biomassen (Enzyme, bioaktive Wirkstoffe)
- biochemische und mikrobiologische Auftragsuntersuchungen (Enzymbestimmungen, Analysen von bioaktiven Wirkstoffen, Produktisolierungen)
- mikrobiologische Arbeiten (***Stammhaltung***, Kultivierung, Produktgewinnung)
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Thanks in advance,

Stephen
Languageman
United Kingdom
Local time: 04:36
stock culture
Explanation:
i.e. keeping the microorganisms alive and active

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-06-09 22:34:42 GMT)
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here's some refs.:

http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/stock cultur...
http://bayercropscience.com/bayer/cropscience/cscms.nsf/ID/3...$file/4_junge_2000.pdf

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Gillian Scheibelein
Germany
Local time: 05:36
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4 +1stock culture
Gillian Scheibelein
5strain maintenance
David Le Cou (X)
2stem cell preservation
jccantrell


  

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stem cell preservation


Explanation:
bio is not my thing, but this came to mind.


    Reference: http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/EUScordblood.ht...
jccantrell
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stock culture


Explanation:
i.e. keeping the microorganisms alive and active

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-06-09 22:34:42 GMT)
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here's some refs.:

http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/stock cultur...
http://bayercropscience.com/bayer/cropscience/cscms.nsf/ID/3...$file/4_junge_2000.pdf



Gillian Scheibelein
Germany
Local time: 05:36
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 438
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Thank you kindly

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strain maintenance


Explanation:
Entry in "Langenscheidts Fachwoerterbuch Biotechnoologie"

David Le Cou (X)
Local time: 04:36
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