MTCC scientists are  actively involved in research activities related to microbial diversity, taxonomy and environmental biotechnology. About 100 novel taxa (genera and species) of bacteria, actinomycetes and yeasts have been described by the MTCC scientists. Having published around 100 research papers during the last decade, MTCC has now established itself as a leading centre in microbial taxonomy and diversity studies.

Research institutes, academic organizations, pharmaceutical, biotech and food industries involved in microbiological and biotechnological research regularly approach MTCC not only for microbial cultures & other microbiology-related services, but also for the execution of research projects.

India is endowed with a variety of climatic and ecological environments, which provide ideal habitats for highly diverse groups of microorganisms. Research programs on microbial diversity and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) projects are expected to improve our knowledge on microbial diversity and taxonomy in India. Addition of new microbial cultures to MTCC collections offers new opportunities to study their biotechnological potentials by future generations. The WGS of microbial type strains of Indian origin and interesting phylogenetic lineages is expected to benefit the field of microbial systematics. The proactive customer-friendly measures and new facilities are expected to enhance MTCC’s abilities to serve its customers and the research community, in a better way.