Frontiers in Plant Science (May 2022)

PanaxGDB: A Comprehensive Platform for Panax

  • Yuan Lin,
  • Yuan Lin,
  • Yuan Lin,
  • Bing Hao,
  • Bing Hao,
  • Ying Chun Lu,
  • Ying Chun Lu,
  • Yang Dong,
  • Yang Dong,
  • Yang Dong,
  • Ying Li,
  • Ying Li,
  • Guang Hui Zhang,
  • Guang Hui Zhang,
  • Zi Jiang Yang,
  • Zi Jiang Yang,
  • Zi Jiang Yang,
  • Gui Sheng Xiang,
  • Gui Sheng Xiang,
  • Guan Ze Liu,
  • Guan Ze Liu,
  • Xue Jiao Li,
  • Xue Jiao Li,
  • Qin Zhu,
  • Qin Zhu,
  • Qin Zhu,
  • Qing Hui Yang,
  • Xu Zhen Li,
  • Xu Zhen Li,
  • Sheng Chao Yang,
  • Sheng Chao Yang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.883818
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13

Abstract

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The genus Panax 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 Panax ginseng (ginseng), Panax quinquefolium (American ginseng), and Panax notoginseng (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 Panax genus that could save time and promote integrated analysis. Therefore, to provide all-inclusive, reliable, and valuable information on the Panax 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 Panax 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 Panax genus, and online versatile analytic tools. The Panax 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 Panax. PanaxGDB is available at: http://panaxGDB.ynau.edu.cn.

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