Web Database for Molecular Breeding and Resource Management in Vitis Crop

The importance of genomic information in the development of effective Vitis species (grapevine) breeding programs has increased. Enormous amounts of sequencing and genotyping data have been produced via the intensive application of next-generation sequencing technologies, and these genomic resources can facilitate molecular breeding in Vitis. Consequently, over 900 genetic resources, 200 Genotyping-by Sequencing data, and 40 re-sequencing data from various Vitis species have been collected at the National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science in Korea. It is now necessary to construct a database as a bridge between genomic data and molecular breeding to support effective communication and utilization. Here, we constructed a web database providing an integrated view from genomics to breeding for Vitis crops. This database manages numerous genetic resources and mines valuable molecular marker information from the collected resources. For example, gene and DNA markers, genetic maps, and gene expression profiles will be provided. In addition, molecular breeding support tools such as a genome browser, CAPS marker design tool, and graphic viewer for marker-assisted backcrossing individual selection will also be provided. Thus, our database could help breeders to understand the functions of the grape genome and speed up the development of new cultivars.