NtUE

NtUE provides a curated database of genes and quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with the uptake, assimilation, and utilization of macro- and micronutrients in cereal and related species to support research on nutrient use efficiency.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Gene and QTL Repository: Contains NtUE-related genes and QTLs for wheat (Triticum aestivum), rice (Oryza sativa), maize (Zea mays), barley (Hordeum vulgare), Triticum urartu, Aegilops tauschii, Brachypodium distachyon, and Arabidopsis thaliana for comparative analyses.
• Manual Curation: Gene annotations and QTL information are manually curated from existing genomic databases and peer-reviewed literature.
• MicroRNA Integration: Includes information on microRNAs that target NtUE-related genes to inform studies of post-transcriptional regulation.
• Functional Annotation: Provides detailed functional descriptions and annotations of NtUE-related genes to support interpretation of gene roles in nutrient dynamics.

Scientific Applications:

• Plant Genetics and Breeding: Supports identification of genetic components involved in nutrient uptake, assimilation, and utilization for breeding nutrient-efficient crops.
• Comparative Genomics: Enables cross-species comparisons among cereals and model species to infer conserved NtUE genes and pathways.
• Trait Mapping and Crop Improvement: Facilitates use of gene and QTL data in trait mapping and selection strategies aimed at improving yield and nutritional quality under variable environments.

Methodology:

Gene and QTL annotations were integrated from existing databases and literature and subjected to manual curation.