Genomic SSR Millets Database (GSMDB)

Genomic SSR Millets Database (GSMDB) provides comprehensive details on over 6.7 million Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) mined from genomic sequences of seven millet species to facilitate millet cultivar advancement and related research.

Key Features:

• SSR Search Functionality: The database offers search functionalities to access comprehensive SSR information.
• JBrowse Visualization: The database integrates JBrowse for visualization of SSR data.
• Gene Annotation: The database provides complete gene annotation features for SSRs.
• Open-Access Repository: The database features unrestricted public access to all SSR data.

Scientific Applications:

• Genetic Diversity Assessment: GSMDB supports genetic diversity assessments in millet species.
• Genetic Mapping: GSMDB facilitates genetic mapping studies for millet breeding.
• Marker-Assisted Selection: GSMDB enables marker-assisted selection in millet improvement programs.
• Comparative Population Investigations: GSMDB supports comparative population studies across millet species.
• DNA Fingerprinting: The SSR data supports DNA fingerprinting applications in millet research.
• Linkage Map Construction: The SSR data enables construction of linkage maps in millets.
• Population Genetic Studies: The SSR data facilitates population genetic studies in millet species.

Methodology:

SSRs were mined from de-novo millet genome assemblies available from NCBI using whole-genome sequencing data.