Sinbase: an integrated database to study genomics, genetics and comparative genomics in Sesamum indicum

Area of Science:

• Plant genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Crop science

Background:

• Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a crucial oilseed crop with limited genetic and genomic research due to a lack of reference genomes.
• Related species in the Lamiales order possess significant pharmacological properties, highlighting the need for deeper sesame genetic insights.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a comprehensive, web-based database (Sinbase) for sesame genomic, genetic, and comparative genomic information.
• To provide researchers worldwide with access to the Sesamum indicum genome data.
• To facilitate genetic and comparative genomic studies of sesame.

Main Methods:

• Development of a web-based database, Sinbase, to host sesame genomic data.
• Inclusion of assembled pseudomolecular chromosome sequences, protein-coding genes, transposable elements, and non-coding RNAs.
• Integration of comparative genomic data, including collinear regions with other plant genomes (e.g., Arabidopsis thaliana, Glycine max).

Main Results:

• Sinbase contains sequences for sesame pseudomolecular chromosomes, 27,148 protein-coding genes, 372,167 transposable elements, and 1,748 non-coding RNAs.
• The database provides valuable collinearity information with multiple plant genomes.
• Sinbase includes search functionalities like keyword search and local BLAST for data mining.

Conclusions:

• Sinbase serves as a valuable resource for the global research community studying sesame genetics and comparative genomics.
• The database will be regularly updated with new features and genomic data.
• Sinbase is freely accessible, promoting further research and understanding of Sesamum indicum L.