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Optimization and Comparative Analysis of Plant Organellar DNA Enrichment Methods Suitable for Next-generation Sequencing
Published on: July 28, 2017
PGSB PlantsDB: updates to the database framework for comparative plant genome research.
Manuel Spannagl1, Thomas Nussbaumer2, Kai C Bader3
1Plant Genome and Systems Biology, Helmholtz Center Munich - German Research Center for Environmental Health, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany manuel.spannagl@helmholtz-muenchen.de.
PlantsDB is an updated plant genome database offering intuitive access to complex genomic data. It features enhanced search tools and integrated data for key crops like barley and wheat, aiding comparative analysis.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Plant Science
Background:
- PlantsDB provides a framework for analyzing and visualizing plant genome data.
- User demand for intuitive access to complex plant genomic information necessitates resource updates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update and enhance the PlantsDB resource for improved plant genome data analysis and visualization.
- To integrate new datasets, tools, and interfaces for user-friendly access to complex genomic information.
Main Methods:
- Re-worked layout and navigation structure.
- Implemented new keyword and BLAST sequence search functionalities.
- Integrated new datasets and specialized tools, including CrowsNest and PGSB RNASeqExpressionBrowser.
Main Results:
- Enhanced visualization of syntenic relationships with data from Aegilops tauschii.
- Integrated GenomeZipper results for barley, rye, wheat, and perennial ryegrass.
- Improved interactive access to complex plant genome data.
Conclusions:
- The updated PlantsDB facilitates intuitive comparative analysis of plant genomes.
- Enhanced data integration and visualization tools support research in Triticeae and other plant species.
- Cross-linking with other databases via transPLANT promotes data exchange and collaborative research.
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