RiceRelativesGD

RiceRelativesGD provides a curated genomic database of cultivated rice (Oryza sativa) and 11 phylogenetically related species, including paddy weeds, to support comparative genomics and trait discovery focused on stress resistance and photosynthesis.

Key Features:

• Extensive genomic integration: Integrates genomic resources from two cultivated rice varieties and 11 related species, encompassing 208,321 genes.
• Functionally annotated gene sets: Includes 13,643 genes identified as particularly significant for photosynthesis and responses to external stimuli.
• Centralized genetic repository: Provides a dedicated repository of rice relatives' genetic resources with coverage of traits related to biotic and abiotic stress resistance and photosynthetic efficiency.
• Embedded bioinformatics tools: Supplies computational tools for searching, visualization, and data retrieval of the curated genomic datasets.

Scientific Applications:

• Trait discovery and breeding: Enables identification of candidate genes for improving stress resistance and photosynthetic performance in cultivated rice.
• Comparative and evolutionary genomics: Supports analyses of evolutionary relationships among Oryza sativa and its relatives.
• Ecological and functional studies: Facilitates investigation of ecological adaptations and gene functions in rice relatives and paddy weeds.

Methodology:

Genomic data were meticulously curated from cultivated rice and phylogenetically related species to assemble and annotate the gene sets included in the database.