MNL GENELIST

MaizeDB
Maize Genetics Cooperation Newsletter

GENELIST: A table of the defined gene loci of maize, extracted from the Maize Genome Database (MaizeDB), follows. The table includes the symbol for the locus; the location in 'bins' as described below; the locus name with a brief phenotypic description; and references to first reports or publications central to the designation of the locus. These references are provided in a separate file, linked to this one and to the MaizeDB. Stocks of variants may be obtained from the Maize Genetics Stock Center, as described in that section; many variations (e.g., isozymes and RFLPs) occur naturally among generally available strains. The list has transparent links to MaizeDB pages with information about stocks and phenotypes of variants. clones and mapping probes, the current literature and more. The list will be updated at various times during the year; please refer to the date below for the last update.

The traditional criteria for designating a unique gene (Mendelian inheritance of a variation accompanied by evidence that it is different from ones previously defined) are today complemented by criteria based on evidence for existence of a function, for possible matching to known genes in the universe of biological systems, for specific functionality of a genomic site, and for uniqueness of a genomic site. We make an effort to reflect the evidence faithfully, and try to be conservative in designating a gene before its time, but in at least a few instances the temptation to designate a gene may have swept criteria aside because of its significance. In other words, the Genelist may sometimes include or exclude inappropriately, and we invite your communications.

Bins: The bin locations of genes are given as one number whenever localization appeared to be sufficiently firm. In cases where one or more bins were prospects, the range of possible bins is given. The assignments should be considered tentative. Bins maps are provided on-line.

Ed Coe, Denis Hancock,and Mary Polacco

Genelist last updated Sep 1 1997

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