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The Naming of Names: Guidelines for Gene Nomenclature in Marchantia

John L Bowman1, Takashi Araki2, Mario A Arteaga-Vazquez3

  • 1School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3800, Australia john.bowman@monash.edu tkohchi@lif.kyoto-u.ac.jp.

Plant & Cell Physiology
|December 9, 2015
PubMed

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New guidelines for Marchia polymorpha gene and transgene nomenclature will improve consistency in research. This will reduce confusion and redundancy in scientific literature for this important model organism.

Area of Science:

  • Plant Biology
  • Genomics
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Marchia polymorpha has been a model organism for biological research for nearly 200 years.
  • There is a resurgence in interest in Marchia polymorpha as a model genetic organism, particularly within the genomics era.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish community guidelines for Marchia polymorpha gene and transgene nomenclature.
  • To promote consistency and reduce redundancy and confusion in scientific literature.

Main Methods:

  • Community-based consensus building for nomenclature rules.
  • Review of existing nomenclature practices.

Main Results:

  • A set of proposed guidelines for Marchia polymorpha gene and transgene nomenclature has been developed.
  • These guidelines aim to standardize naming conventions.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed nomenclature guidelines are expected to enhance the utility of Marchia polymorpha in genetic research.
  • Adoption of these guidelines will foster clearer communication and collaboration within the scientific community.
Keywords:
Gene nomenclatureLiverwortMarchantia polymorphaModel organism

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