Table 2 Collections’ costs
Cost item | Detail | Cost per year (thousand €) |
|---|---|---|
Staff | 3-10 staff (number depends upon the phylogenetic depth, breadth, and related activities) | 185-300 |
Acquisition/deposit of strains | 500/year at US$500ea | 185 |
Maintenance of strains | 5000 strains | 30 |
Distribution of strains | 2000 strains | 30 |
Data management | Proprietary data base | 1 |
Accommodation, utilities etc. | Laboratories etc. | 90 |
Consumables | Ampoules, chemicals, | 20 |
Total | Â | 540-730 |