Doing Genetic and Genomic Biology Using the Legume Information System and Associated Resources
Sven Redsun1, Sam Hokin1, Connor T Cameron1
1National Center for Genome Resources, Santa Fe, NM, USA.
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|January 17, 2022
Summary
The Legume Information System (LIS) offers genetic and genomic data for legumes, aiding research into traits like flowering time. It integrates multiple resources for comprehensive legume biology exploration.
Area of Science:
- Plant biology
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
Background:
- The Legume Information System (LIS) is a key resource for legume genetic and genomic data.
- Understanding legume development, such as flowering time, requires integrated biological information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Legume Information System (LIS) and its associated resources.
- To demonstrate LIS utility by investigating the molecular basis of photoperiod-mediated flowering in legumes.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the Legume Information System (LIS) for accessing genetic and genomic data.
- Employing LIS bioinformatic tools to explore legume biological questions.
- Integrating data from LIS with other legume-focused resources like SoyBase and PeanutBase.
Main Results:
- LIS provides a centralized platform for diverse legume genetic and genomic datasets.
- LIS facilitates comparative genomics and the identification of gene orthologs/syntelogs.
- The system aids in exploring complex biological questions, such as the genetic control of flowering time.
Conclusions:
- The Legume Information System (LIS) is a valuable, integrated resource for legume research.
- LIS supports diverse bioinformatic tasks, from trait analysis to comparative genomics.
- LIS enhances our understanding of legume biology and facilitates breeding efforts.
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