CowpeaMine

CowpeaMine integrates cowpea genetic and genomic datasets to enable querying, genomic region searches, statistical analyses, and data export for comparative genomics, trait mapping, and functional genomics.

Key Features:

• Data Integration: Integrates heterogeneous genetic and genomic data sources into a unified cowpea database.
• Customizable Query Facility: Provides a query builder for detailed and flexible searches across the integrated dataset.
• Genomic Region Search: Enables retrieval and analysis focused on specified segments of the cowpea genome.
• Statistical Analysis Tools: Includes a library of "widgets" that perform statistical analyses on query results.
• Data Export Options: Allows export of query and analysis results in multiple commonly used formats.
• Extensibility: Supports addition of new tools and functionalities to accommodate new data types.
• Web Services and Client Libraries: Offers web services with client libraries in five commonly used programming languages for integration.

Scientific Applications:

• Comparative Genomics: Enables comparative genomics analyses using integrated genomic datasets.
• Trait and Genetic Mapping: Supports trait mapping and genetic mapping studies through targeted queries and region searches.
• Functional Genomics: Facilitates functional genomics analyses using integrated data and the library of "widgets".
• Basic and Advanced Genetic Studies: Supports both basic genetic studies and advanced genomic analyses.
• Breeding and Crop Improvement: Contributes to the development of improved cowpea varieties through data-driven analyses.

Methodology:

Built on the InterMine framework with a flexible, extensible data model to integrate heterogeneous data sources.