WGDdetector

WGDdetector is a universal software tool for detecting whole genome duplication (WGD) events in various organisms using genome or transcriptome annotations. The tool integrates all necessary analyses into a single pipeline, making it easy for users to process their data with just one command.

Key features of WGDdetector include:

1. Versatility: It can utilize well-assembled genomes and transcriptomes to detect WGD events, expanding the range of data that can be used for this purpose.

2. Simplicity: The pipeline integrates all required analyses, including gene family construction, dS (synonymous substitution rate) estimation and phasing, and outputting the dS values of each paralog pair.

3. Accuracy: WGDdetector has been tested on four species representing herbs, woody plants, and animals (Arabidopsis thaliana, Juglans regia, Populus trichocarpa, and Xenopus laevis), demonstrating high accuracy compared to previous studies using both genome and transcriptome data.