GGBN Preparation Vocabulary
This is a collection within the GGBN Data Standard. It contains the following concepts:
By label: Associated References • Preparation Date • Preparation Materials • Preparation Process • Preparation Type • Prepared By
By concept name: dwc:associatedReferences • ggbn:preparationDate • ggbn:preparationMaterials • ggbn:preparationProcess • ggbn:preparationType • ggbn:preparedBy
These terms has been developed for specific GGBN purposes but can be used in broader context. The preparation vocabulary terms are specific to the aspects of specimen or tissue sample preparation or DNA extraction (handled as a preparation). The vocabulary is still under review. We appreciate any input or feedback. To do so please contact the GGBN secretariat at ggbn[at]si.edu.
Principal usage: The GGBN Preparation Vocabulary is meant to be used with a 1:1 relation for 1 specimen, tissue, or DNA record, since a sample can only be prepared once, otherwise it is a subsample and therefore a new record. Within a Darwin Core-Archive implementation it can be used with both the Occurrence Core and the new defined Material Sample Core. Within ABCD please use the ABCDGGBN implementation. GGBN requirements and recommendations for usage and example content will follow soon.
