Variation Data in MaizeGDB

Variation (Polymorphism/Allele) Data In MaizeGDB

Variation Research Tools | Advanced Variation Search | Discussion of Variation Data for the General Public

Variation Research Tools

Simple Variation Search: This search form allows you to just enter basic name info to quickly retrieve the desired variation. Use % as a wild card. A sample search is already provided for you, which will find variations of adh1.

If you're looking for the expression of a variation, such as red kernel, try a phenotype search.

This search can be executed on every page on the site by utilizing the form in the upper right corner. Choose "Variation" from the drop-down menu, enter your search term in the field, and hit return to find the variation you're looking for.

Advanced Variation Search

Set Up Criteria

Check the boxes next to the fields you want to search; if you just want to find records that have any value for that attribute, check the box and leave the criteria alone. You can use % or * as a wildcard in the text fields.

Show only variations NOT of this type:
Show only variations of this locus:
Show only variations with this viability:
Show only variations from this progenitor stock:
Show only variations.
Show only variations caused by this mutagen:
Show only variations of this mutation type:
Show only variations that express this phenotype:
Show only variations that express this phenotype:
Show only variations available in this stock: (check the box and leave the text field blank for all variations with a stock)

Discussion of Variation Data for the General Public

What is a variation?

A variation refers to an alternate version of something. For example, the different alleles of a gene are variations. DNA sequence polymorphisms are variations, and differences in chromosome constitutions are called karyotypic variations.

What value does storing and studying variation data have?

Storing and analyzing variation data helps us to understand biological diversity.

What is the connection between corn and variation data?

Storing the details on biological variation enables different combinations to be tested. Ultimately, this sort of information can help scientists to develop better corn plants.

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