EUCANEXT: an integrated database for the exploration of genomic and transcriptomic data from Eucalyptus species
Leandro Costa Nascimento1,2, Marcela Mendes Salazar1, Jorge Lepikson-Neto1
1Laboratório de Genômica e Expressão (LGE), Departamento de Genética, Evolução e Bioagentes, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brasil.
Database : the Journal of Biological Databases and Curation
|December 9, 2017
Summary
This study presents EucalyptusDB, a comprehensive database for Eucalyptus genomics. It offers valuable resources for researchers studying this important tree species.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Plant Science
Background:
- Eucalyptus is a vital genus for timber and biofuel production.
- Genomic resources for Eucalyptus are crucial for breeding and research.
- Existing databases may lack comprehensive and integrated genomic data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present EucalyptusDB, a centralized, curated database for Eucalyptus genomics.
- To provide researchers with easy access to diverse genomic information for Eucalyptus species.
Main Methods:
- Data collection from public repositories and literature.
- Database design and implementation using established bioinformatics tools.
- Development of a user-friendly web interface for data retrieval and analysis.
Main Results:
- EucalyptusDB integrates various genomic data types, including sequences, annotations, and genetic maps.
- The database provides advanced search and visualization functionalities.
- It currently hosts data for multiple key Eucalyptus species.
Conclusions:
- EucalyptusDB serves as a valuable, accessible resource for the global Eucalyptus research community.
- The database will facilitate advancements in Eucalyptus genetics, breeding, and conservation efforts.
- It supports comparative genomics and functional studies within the Eucalyptus genus.
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