Sol Genomics Network

Sol Genomics Network provides a clade-oriented genomic database integrating chromosomes, genes, phenotypes, accessions, genome maps and sequences for the Solanaceae family and close relatives to support plant genomics and breeding research.

Key Features:

• Clade focus: Curates genomic and genetic data specifically for species within the Solanaceae family and close relatives.
• Data types: Stores chromosomes, genes, phenotypes, and accessions as primary biological data classes.
• Genome maps and sequences: Hosts genome maps and sequence data across Solanaceae species.
• Tomato reference genome (pre-release): Provides a pre-release assembly of the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum cv Heinz 1706) reference genome.
• Transcriptome component: Supports storage and analysis of RNA-seq and microarray data for gene expression studies.
• Data integration and analysis system: Implements a system for storing, integrating, and analyzing diverse genomic datasets.
• Schema support: Uses both proprietary schemas and the Chado schema for database compatibility and data modeling.
• Community-driven curation: Enables community annotation and editing of database content by contributing researchers.

Scientific Applications:

• Plant genomics: Comparative and species-specific genomic analyses within the Solanaceae clade.
• Breeding and applied research: Supports breeding programs using reference genomes and genomic maps, including tomato.
• Gene expression and regulation: Enables RNA-seq and microarray-based studies of transcriptomes and regulatory processes.
• Genome annotation: Facilitates community-driven genome and gene annotation efforts.

Methodology:

Hosts genome maps and sequences; stores and analyzes RNA-seq and microarray data; employs proprietary schemas alongside the Chado schema; and provides a system for storing, integrating, and analyzing genomic datasets with community-contributed annotations.