Fine Mapping of QTL for Eggplant Fruit Length with Candidate Gene Validation

Xiaofang Xie's dataset from 2026 contains genomic data for mapping genes controlling fruit length in eggplant (Solanum melongena). It includes files in GFF3, CDS, and PEP formats totaling 85.2 MB, derived from a cross between the Yanzhiqie cultivar and a wild relative, S. incanum. The data was generated using genome sequencing, map-based cloning, and gene function validation methods.

Use Cases

• Fine-mapping quantitative trait loci (QTL) for fruit length based on genomic sequencing data
• Validating candidate gene function in eggplant based on gene cloning and functional analysis methods
• Comparing genomic features between cultivated eggplant and its wild relative based on the parental lines described

Strengths

• Dataset is 85.2 MB in size, providing a focused genomic resource
• Includes multiple file types (GFF3, CDS, PEP) likely representing annotations and sequences
• Uses specific parental lines with accession IDs (V06B0149, V06B0864) for genetic mapping

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Xiaofang Xie

Collection Method

Genome sequencing, gene map-based cloning, and gene function validation on a cross between eggplant cultivars

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-19 08:20:35; freshness should be verified