This database is results of the effort of project "Construction of Citrus BAC Contigs", which has been funded by the Citrus Research Board since 2005.

Bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) libraries are an indispensable tool for modern genetic research. The most important use of BAC clones is for positional gene cloning, sequencing of targeted genomic regions, and genome sequencing. The development of state-of-the-art genomic tools for citrus is essential for increasing the efficiency of conventional citrus variety development methods. The assembly of the existing sweet orange BAC library into contigs and anchoring the contigs on the citrus map will provide citrus breeders with access to an exciting genome-wide resource, which can be used for the development of markers, positional cloning, and, ultimately, for sequencing of the citrus genome. The BAC library was constructed from genomic DNA of Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck "Pineapple Orange" and supplied by Dr. M. Bausher (USDA-ARS).

All data are being made public in a preliminary, unverified state because of their potential value to the research community and are subject to change.

Investigators

Jan Dvorak
Ming-Cheng Luo

Department of Plant Sciences
University of California