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MushBase: A Mushroom Information Database Application.
Vang Quy Le1, Hyun-Sook Lee, Hyeon-Su Ro
1Department of Microbiology and Research Institute of Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, 900 Gajwa-dong, Jinju 660-701, Korea.
Mycobiology
|September 10, 2013
Summary
MushBase is a new database application for managing mushroom biological and experimental data. It facilitates easy retrieval and cross-referencing of species, strain, and Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA classification information.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Bioinformatics
- Database Management
Background:
- Effective management of diverse mushroom data is crucial for research.
- Existing systems may lack integrated approaches for biological and experimental data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop MushBase, a Microsoft Access-based database application.
- To store and manage mushroom species, strain, physiological, and experimental data.
- To enable convenient data retrieval and cross-referencing.
Main Methods:
- Database design and implementation using Microsoft Access.
- Integration of biological data (species, strains, physiology).
- Inclusion of experimental data, specifically Random Amplification of Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) classification.
Main Results:
- MushBase successfully stores and organizes comprehensive mushroom information.
- The application allows for efficient retrieval of biological and experimental datasets.
- Cross-referencing between different data types is facilitated.
Conclusions:
- MushBase provides a valuable tool for mycological research and data management.
- The integrated approach enhances accessibility and usability of mushroom-related information.
- This database supports studies involving species identification and genetic diversity analysis.
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