SesamumGDB

SesamumGDB integrates genomic resources from two cultivated sesame varieties (Sesamum indicum) and seven wild Sesamum species, covering all three chromosome groups (2n = 26, 32, and 64), to facilitate genetics and genomics analysis of the Sesamum genus.

Key Features:

• Genomic Data Integration: The database contains a total of 352,471 genes, including 6,026 genes related to lipid metabolism and 17,625 transcription factors within Sesamum.
• BLAST: The database includes basic local alignment search tool for sequence similarity searching.
• JBrowse: The database includes the Javascript browser for genome visualization.
• Data Access: The database supports data downloading, screening, visualization, and analysis.

Scientific Applications:

• Sesamum Genomics Research: The database provides extensive insights into the genomics and genetics of sesame, supporting research on the ancient evolutionary position of the Sesamum genus among angiosperms.
• Oilseed Crop Molecular Breeding: The database potentially enhances the molecular breeding of sesame and other oilseed crops through access to lipid metabolism genes and transcription factors.
• Comparative Genomics: The database enables comparative analysis across cultivated and wild Sesamum species with different chromosome numbers.

Methodology:

Genomes were de novo assembled.