An interactive dashboard for global reports on the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex.

Area of Science:

• Plant Pathology
• Bacteriology
• Bioinformatics

Background:

• The Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC) comprises Gram-negative, soil-borne bacteria causing significant wilt diseases in numerous economically important plant species worldwide.
• A consolidated and visualized resource for RSSC pathogen isolation data is crucial for effective disease management and regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and deploy an interactive dashboard for exploring the diversity and biogeography of the RSSC.
• To provide a user-friendly platform for accessing and analyzing RSSC pathogen isolation data.

Main Methods:

• Development of an interactive web-based dashboard utilizing data visualization techniques (maps, charts, tables).
• Implementation of user-interactive filters for taxonomic, geographic, and host-of-isolation data.
• Presentation of four case studies demonstrating the dashboard's utility for scientific inquiry.

Main Results:

• The Ralstonia Wilt Dashboard is now deployed and accessible to users.
• The dashboard effectively visualizes RSSC distribution and diversity.
• Case studies illustrate the dashboard's capability to address specific scientific questions regarding RSSC.

Conclusions:

• The Ralstonia Wilt Dashboard serves as a valuable tool for researchers, regulatory scientists, and stakeholders.
• Enhanced knowledge communication through the dashboard will contribute to improved plant disease control strategies.
• The interactive visualization of RSSC data facilitates a deeper understanding of its global impact.