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Sharing mutants and experimental information prepublication using FgMutantDb (https://scabusa.org/FgMutantDb)
Thomas T Baldwin1, Evelina Basenko2, Omar Harb3
1National Small Grains Germplasm Research Facility, USDA-ARS, Aberdeen, ID, United States.
Fungal Genetics and Biology : FG & B
|January 23, 2018
Summary
FgMutantDb is a new, globally accessible web database for Fusarium graminearum mutants. This centralized resource aids mutant maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of research findings, including negative results.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
Background:
- Current Fusarium graminearum mutant data is fragmented across multiple, non-integrated databases.
- Lack of a centralized repository hinders efficient mutant management and data sharing within the research community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and introduce FgMutantDb, a centralized, web-accessible database for Fusarium graminearum mutants.
- To facilitate the maintenance, sharing, and dissemination of mutant data, including prepublication and negative results.
Main Methods:
- Designed FgMutantDb as a user-friendly, globally accessible web-based spreadsheet.
- Implemented a system for curated information sharing with established databases like FungiDB, Ensembl, PhytoPath, and PHI-base.
Main Results:
- FgMutantDb provides a centralized, globally accessible platform for Fusarium graminearum mutant information.
- The database facilitates the sharing of both positive and negative research results, addressing a critical gap in scientific communication.
Conclusions:
- FgMutantDb enhances the Fusarium graminearum research community by centralizing mutant data and promoting data sharing.
- The FgMutantDb model is adaptable for creating similar databases for other fungal species.
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