Release 28
(Dec 29, 2015):
A sum of 6,622 new QTL
added to the database. The current total number of QTL in the database: 64,036
[Breakdown by species -- Cattle: 42,019; Chicken: 5,196; Horse: 1,125;
Pig: 14,479; Sheep: 1,090; Rainbow trout: 127] (New additions less
obsolete ones: Cattle: 5,326; Chicken: 520; Horse: 1; Pig: 521; Sheep: 254;
Rainbow trout: 0 -- Net increase: 6,622).
Functions: (1) New information pages were set up to describe the steps
needed to upload a large quantity of new QTL/association data. An important
part of this information is a set of guidelines regarding the minimum
Information required for preparation of new QTL/association data. Actual
working examples will be added in the coming months. (2) A new plot tool for
whole genome view of QTL/association data was created. This is to overcome the
space limitations of the old plot tool where all chromosomes are arranged in a
panel with a fixed dimension (as such the old whole genome plot only gives a
brief overview of QTL/associations with limited number of data allowed by the
space). Currently the new plot tool is linked from the old tool as an
alternative. It will be made as default, and more query/plot options will be
implemented for wider applications in the coming months. (3) An user input
portal is added to the QTL/association view page. The purpose of this function
is for users to add annotations, comments, and report problems. Additional
annotation data will aid future meta analysis; problem report will help with
our data quality control efforts. (4) A new function is added that it is not
possible to review QTL/association data by traits, and enter the same comments
for multiple QTL/association data for the same trait. This relives curators
from laborious repeats and helps for a better data review. (5) A number of
debugs in the curator/editor tools were found and fixed. This continued effort
helps to ensure an improved data curation process.
