PanaxGDB: A Comprehensive Platform for Panax

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 13; p. 883818
• Main Authors: Lin, Yuan, Hao, Bing, Lu, Ying Chun, Dong, Yang, Li, Ying, Zhang, Guang Hui, Yang, Zi Jiang, Xiang, Gui Sheng, Liu, Guan Ze, Li, Xue Jiao, Zhu, Qin, Yang, Qing Hui, Li, Xu Zhen, Yang, Sheng Chao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 25.05.2022
• Subjects: cultivars; genome; Panax; Plant Science; saponins; Panax; genome; cultivars; database; saponins
• ISSN: 1664-462X; 1664-462X
• DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.883818

The genus is a valuable natural medicinal source used worldwide that contains high levels of triterpenoid saponins with extensive pharmacological activities. In past decades, molecular biotechnology and breeding techniques have been respectively used to generate omics data and information on cultivars primarily from (ginseng), (American ginseng), and (Sanqi) to biosynthesize valuable saponins, improve product quality, and conduct cost-controlled cultivation. Although much data have been produced, there are concerns that redundant data might be generated and that relatively scattered data might be overlooked. Therefore, many scientists desire a reliable, comprehensive omics database of the genus that could save time and promote integrated analysis. Therefore, to provide all-inclusive, reliable, and valuable information on the genus, PanaxGDB, an open comprehensive database that integrates data on omics and information on varieties, was established. The database contains information on nearly 600 compounds from 12 species, draft genomic sequences with annotations and gene expression levels, single nucleotide polymorphisms, genome-wide association analysis based on agronomic traits, globally collected germplasm information, summaries, omics data of the genus, and online versatile analytic tools. The genus database will be updated when new data are released to continue serving as a central portal to boost research on the biology and functions of . PanaxGDB is available at: http://panaxGDB.ynau.edu.cn.