RGPDB

RGPDB provides a consolidated resource of genes and promoters associated with root biology in maize, soybean, and sorghum for analysis of root-specific gene expression and regulatory sequences.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Gene Collection: Genes specifically expressed or upregulated in roots of maize, soybean, and sorghum were compiled to represent root-associated loci.
• Promoter Sequence Integration: Promoter sequences associated with the root-specific genes are included to support analysis of regulatory elements controlling root expression.
• Omics Data Integration: Gene and promoter annotations derive from analysis of multiple types of omics datasets to provide evidence for root association.

Scientific Applications:

• Root Growth and Development Studies: Centralized root-associated gene and promoter information supports investigation of genetic determinants of root growth and development.
• Functional Genomics Research: Enables identification of candidate genes for functional studies of root function and adaptation.
• Comparative Genomic Analysis: Contains data for maize, soybean, and sorghum enabling comparative analyses to identify conserved and divergent root-associated elements across species.

Methodology:

Systematic analysis of diverse omics datasets was used to identify genes with significant expression or upregulation in roots of maize, soybean, and sorghum.