The BioGenome Portal: a web-based platform for biodiversity genomics data management

Area of Science:

• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Biodiversity Science

Background:

• Global biodiversity genomics projects aim to sequence all eukaryotic genomes.
• Managing and accessing vast amounts of genomic data presents significant challenges.
• Coordination across multiple projects is essential for comprehensive biodiversity genomics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the BioGenome Portal, a novel web-based application for biodiversity genomics data.
• To facilitate the organization, access, and integration of genomic data from various sources.
• To support the coordination and democratization of global biodiversity genomics initiatives.

Main Methods:

• Development of a customizable, open-source web portal.
• Integration of user-generated data with public repositories.
• Implementation of sequence status reporting for metadata tracking systems.

Main Results:

• The BioGenome Portal effectively organizes and provides access to biodiversity genomics data.
• It integrates data from user-generated sources and public repositories.
• The portal generates status reports aiding metadata tracking and project coordination.
• Demonstrated utility as a reference portal for regional initiatives like the Catalan Initiative for the Earth Biogenome Project.

Conclusions:

• The BioGenome Portal is a valuable, customizable, and open-source tool for biodiversity genomics.
• It enhances data accessibility and facilitates project coordination, democratizing research.
• The portal supports regional and global efforts in large-scale genome sequencing projects.