Pedimap: software for the visualization of genetic and phenotypic data in pedigrees

Area of Science:

• Plant breeding
• Genetics
• Bioinformatics

Background:

• Effective visualization of complex genetic and phenotypic data is crucial for informed breeding decisions.
• Existing tools may lack comprehensive support for diverse inheritance patterns and ploidy levels.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce Pedimap, a user-friendly software tool for visualizing phenotypic and genotypic data in pedigrees.
• To facilitate the exploration of large datasets by visually associating genetic and phenotypic information.

Main Methods:

• Pedimap visualizes marker scores, Identity-by-Descent (IBD) probabilities, and marker linkage map positions.
• The software supports various inheritance types (selfing, cloning, backcrossing) and all ploidy levels.
• Data import from text files and data exchange with other software (FlexQTL, GenomeStudio) are enabled.

Main Results:

• Pedimap enables the visualization of haplotypes through lineages within pedigrees.
• It simplifies the exploration of combined genetic and phenotypic data.
• Improved breeding decision-making is facilitated through enhanced data visualization.

Conclusions:

• Pedimap is a versatile and user-friendly tool for genetic and phenotypic data visualization in breeding programs.
• Its ability to handle diverse genetic data and inheritance patterns makes it valuable for researchers.
• The software enhances the process of making informed breeding decisions.