Comprehensive genomic analysis and database construction for Apiales

The Apiales order harbors a rich variety of species, including vegetables, spices, and medicinal herbs, that possess diverse morphological characteristics and are globally distributed. Apiaceae and Araliaceae, being the two principal families within the Apiales order, have been the focus of extensive attention and research efforts on account of their significant value.

Although the species in Apiales are important and there is a large amount of genomic data available, there is currently a lack of large-scale genomic analysis and database platform at the Apiales order level. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a comprehensive genomic analysis and database construction for Apiales.

This study performed comprehensive comparative genomic analysis by bioinformatics methods. The database was constructed with MySQL database management, the Django framework, and multiple programming languages.

The present study was designed to clarify the phylogenetic associations and the phenomenon of paleo-polyploidization within Apiales species. Subsequently, an in-depth exploration was carried out to determine the ancestral karyotypes and to analyze the evolutionary pathways of chromosomes. In this research endeavor, genomic and transcriptomic data were employed to execute a comprehensive bioinformatic analysis. Eventually, through the integration of genomic data and bioinformatics findings, this study established the Apiales Genome Resources Database (TAGR), which is freely accessible at http://tagr.bio2db.com/index.html.

The research project carried out a profound investigation into the genomic evolution and chromosomal karyotypes of Apiales species, unraveling their evolutionary history from a genomic perspective. In addition, this study established the TAGR, which will offer researchers convenient access to and efficient utilization of these omics data resources, facilitating genomic analysis and molecular breeding initiatives.