Oryzabase. An integrated biological and genome information database for rice

Area of Science:

• Plant biology
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics

Background:

• Rice (Oryza sativa) is a vital monocot model organism.
• Integrating diverse biological and genomic data is crucial for advancing rice research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop Oryzabase, a comprehensive database for rice (Oryza sativa).
• To integrate biological data with molecular genomic information for a holistic view of rice.

Main Methods:

• Compilation of data on rice development, anatomy, mutants, and genetic resources.
• Inclusion of in situ gene expression data for stage and tissue markers.
• Integration of genetic, physical, and expression maps with genome and cDNA sequences.

Main Results:

• Oryzabase offers unique anatomical descriptions of rice development.
• It systematically presents extensive rice mutant and trait gene information.
• The database incorporates detailed characterization of wild rice strains and core collections.

Conclusions:

• Oryzabase serves as a valuable tool for understanding rice life cycle and phenotype-gene function relationships.
• It facilitates research into rice genetic diversity and provides community information exchange platforms.
• The integrated datasets enhance knowledge of rice biology and genetics.