RepPop: a database for repetitive elements in Populus trichocarpa
2009
RepPop: A Database for Repetitive Elements in Populus trichocarpa
Sample size: 9623
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zhou Fengfeng, Xu Ying
Primary Institution: University of Georgia
Conclusion
The RepPop database organizes and provides access to 9,623 predicted repetitive elements in the Populus trichocarpa genome, facilitating further research and functional characterization.
Supporting Evidence
- 9,623 repetitive elements were identified, covering approximately 40% of the Poplar genome.
- 3,075 of the repetitive elements were assigned functions based on homology searches.
- The database allows community contributions for functional annotation and curation.
Takeaway
Scientists found a lot of repeating parts in the Poplar tree's DNA and made a special website where people can look them up and learn more about them.
Methodology
Repetitive elements were identified using RepeatScout and annotated through homology searches against several databases.
Limitations
The database currently has a significant number of repetitive elements that remain functionally unassigned.
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