gff2aplot

gff2aplot visualizes sequence alignments with their annotations to produce scalable PostScript graphics for comparative genome sequence analysis.

Key Features:

• Input: Accepts single or multiple GFF (General Feature Format) files containing alignment coordinates and annotation features.
• Alignment and annotation visualization: Displays sequence alignments alongside annotation features specified in the GFF files.
• Output format: Generates scalable PostScript output suitable for high-quality print and publication.
• Display customization: Provides configurable options to control which annotation features are displayed in the visualization.

Scientific Applications:

• Comparative genome sequence analysis: Aids interpretation and visual comparison of genomic alignments and annotations across sequences.
• Evolutionary relationship inference: Supports identification of evolutionary relationships by highlighting sequence conservation and variation.
• Functional genomics studies: Facilitates analysis of annotated features and conserved regions relevant to gene function and regulation.

Methodology:

Generates scalable PostScript visualizations from GFF files that contain alignment coordinates and annotation features.