The Ribosomal Database Project (RDP-II): sequences and tools for high-throughput rRNA analysis.
Cole, J. R. 1,*; Chai, B. 1; Farris, R. J. 1; Wang, Q. 1; Kulam, S. A. 1; McGarrell, D. M. 1; Garrity, G. M. 1,2; Tiedje, J. M. 1,2
[Article] Nucleic Acids Research. 33 Database Issue:D294-D296, January 1, 2005.

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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 [email protected].

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