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Scalable Transfection of Maize Mesophyll Protoplasts
Published on: June 23, 2023
MaizeGDB: The Maize Genetics and Genomics Database
Lisa Harper1, Jack Gardiner2, Carson Andorf2
1Maize Genetics and Genomics Database, USDA-ARS, Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research Unit, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011, USA. lisaharper@me.com.
Abstract:
MaizeGDB is the community database for biological information about the crop plant Zea mays. Genomic, genetic, sequence, gene product, functional characterization, literature reference, and person/organization contact information are among the datatypes stored at MaizeGDB. At the project's website ( http://www.maizegdb.org ) are custom interfaces enabling researchers to browse data and to seek out specific information matching explicit search criteria. In addition, pre-compiled reports are made available for particular types of data and bulletin boards are provided to facilitate communication and coordination among members of the community of maize geneticists.
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