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Biomathematics

Reference	BBS/E/W/00003130C
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Ian King
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Ian Armstead, Mr Alan Gay, Dr Lin SF Huang, Mr Ian Thomas
Institution	Aberystwyth University
Department	IBERS
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	1,366,640
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	01/04/2008
End date	31/03/2012
Duration	48 months

Abstract

Bioinformaticists in the CGB programme collaborate with their counterparts throughout MONOGRAM in the development of a web-based informatics platform providing genomics analysis/visualisation resources and tools for genetic research, and enabling the transfer of data on the genetic control of target traits between the different monocot crop and model species, thus resulting in significant added value. This work also contributes to international initiatives in the area, particularly Gramene. CGB bioinformaticists participate in development of international standards, for example plant and trait ontologies relevant to monocot crops. They provide the expertise necessary for assembly, annotation and dissemination of the physical map of Lolium and sequencing data. Genetic resources information systems are being further developed to integrate molecular characterisation data as well as passport and field evaluation information; modules from the BBSRC-funded GERMINATE database management system, used throughout MONOGRAM, will facilitate this process. CGB staff also lead the UK's contribution to international initiatives in the area of plant genetic resources conserved ex situ, including expansion of the UK National Inventory and development of the EURISCO European database.

Summary

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Committee	Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research Topics	Crop Science, Plant Science
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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