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  3. Collecting And Managing In Situ Banana Genetic Resources Information (musa Spp.) Using Online Resources And Citizen Science.
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  3. Collecting And Managing In Situ Banana Genetic Resources Information (musa Spp.) Using Online Resources And Citizen Science.

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Collecting and managing in situ banana genetic resources information (Musa spp.) using online resources and citizen

Christophe Jenny1,2, Valentin Guignon2,3, Felip Manyer I Ballester1,2

  • 1CIRAD, UMR AGAP Institut, University of Montpellier, F-34398, France.

Database : the Journal of Biological Databases and Curation
|May 22, 2024

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Summary
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The Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS) now includes over 3000 in situ observations, enhancing global banana genetic resources data. This expansion offers a richer understanding of banana diversity and distribution for conservation efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Botany
  • Genetics
  • Biodiversity Informatics

Background:

  • The Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS) is crucial for managing global banana genetic resources.
  • Previous versions focused on germplasm collection data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To expand MGIS by integrating in situ observations.
  • To provide a more comprehensive view of banana diversity and distribution.
  • To enhance tools for exploring and comparing banana accessions.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporated over 3000 in situ observations from 133 countries.
  • Sourced data from platforms like iNaturalist, GBIF, Flickr, Pl@ntNet, and Google Street View.
  • Developed new Drupal modules for enhanced graphical interfaces and data exploration.
  • Integrated maps to display both in situ observations and germplasm collection locations.

    • Main Results:

    • MGIS now offers a more detailed perspective on banana diversity and geographic distribution.
    • New interfaces allow users to compare accessions using filters for taxonomy and location.
    • Integrated maps provide a unified visualization of wild and cultivated banana diversity.

    Conclusions:

    • The expanded MGIS promotes a collaborative and open approach to documenting banana diversity.
    • Enhanced data facilitates more effective conservation and utilization of banana germplasm.
    • The citizen-science approach documented is applicable to other plant and animal communities.