中国微生物资源研究现状及未来发展态势分析

目的]微生物资源由于其对于生命科学基础研究和生物经济的重要价值,一直是全球生物技术竞争的战略重点。中国目前已经成为在生命科学研究领域最有影响力的国家之一,每年发表的论文数量居全球第二位。通过微生物资源的保藏和利用的分析能够一定程度反映我国微生物研究的整体状况和进展,并进一步反映生命科学研究和生物产业的发展趋势。方法]本文通过分析我国微生物资源保藏、文献、专利等数据,阐述了我国微生物资源的保藏和利用现状,并同相关国家进行了比较,基于此分析,为我国微生物资源挖掘与利用提供战略方向和建议。结论]近年来,我国建立了微生物资源国家平台,每年发表论文数量居全球第二位,申请和授权专利数量居全球第一位,充分反映了我国微生物资源研究及其在生物产业的应用现状。我国正在形成一个微生物资源保藏、研究和应用的完整体系,为我国乃至全球的生物经济的发展提供支撑。

The status and future aspects of the researches of microbial resources in China

Objective] Microbial resources remain a major focus of biotechnology development, because of their crucial value for fundamental life science research and for development of the bio-economy. China, as one of the two largest producers of scientific publications in the world, will play a global role in research and exploitation of microbial resources. The objective of this study was to analyze progress in microbial resource research and patenting in China to provide strategic directions for research and bio-industry.Methods] Data were analyzed from culture collections, publications and patents to gain a picture of the status and trends in microbial resources research and exploitation in China. The data were benchmarked against those of other countries. Based on these analyses, we provide here suggestions for planning and policy to research, manage and exploit microbial resources.Conclusion] Establishment of various microbial resource platforms in China reflects the increasing attention paid to this scientific area. The high number of publications annually and patents licensed indicate impressive progress in research and bio-industrial applications. Comprehensive resource preservation and development of research and application systems will provide a solid support for the bio-economy in China and other countries.