about the MBGP
Objectives
The Multinational Brassica Genome Project was established in 2002, following discussions amongst members of the international research community who were at that time involved in developing a number of genomic resources. The initial outine of the effort is available
, together with the subsequent
Concept note for Brassica Genome Sequencing. A White Paper has also been produced and is periodically updated
Achievements
The MBGP has been successful in ensuring that a range of valuable experimental resources are now freely available, in the public domain. These now include:- Genetic maps and populations
- Collation of public domain SSR markers
- ESTs in public repositories
- BAC libraries and physical (BAC) contig maps
- Brassica rapa sequencing project first phase completed; phase 2 underway
- Analysis of B. oleracea shotgun sequences
- MBGP "White Paper"
Future challenges
- Induced variation (TILLING) and other reverse genetics resources
- Transcriptional micro-arrays
- Standardisation of nomenclature (e.g. linkage groups, genes)
- Information registries and data exchange standards
- Integration of genetic and genomic maps: from QTL to gene
- Standardised screening of genetic diversity sets
Organisation
The MBGP arose through the recognition of the benefits of internaational collaboration and co-ordination, especially with respect to development and dissemination of experimental resources and information. The MBGP Steering Committee
has an agreed defined remit, with clear set of responsibilities. Several sub-committees exist to manage specific tasks. These include the Multinational Brassica rapa Sequencing Project (MBrSP) Management Committee , the MBGP TILLING consortium, and others focused on development of a common bioinformatics framework.
Meetings
The MBGP Steering Committee aims to meet at least once a year. This usually includes a main meeting at the annual Plant Animal Genome conference in San Diego, held in January. Minutes of meetings are available here.| Date | Meeting | download notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | MBGP SC, PAGXVI | |
| Jan 2008 | MBrSP MC, PAGXVI | |
| Jul 2007 | MBGP SC, and MBrSP MC, Vancouver | |
| Jan 2007 | MBGP SC, and MBrSP MC, PAGXV | |
| Oct 2006 | MBGP SC, and MBrSP MC, Wageningen | |
| Jan 2006 | MBGP SC, PAGXIV | |
| Jan 2006 | MBrSP MC, PAGXIV | |
| Oct 2005 | MBGP SC, and MBrSP MC, Wuhan | |
| Jan 2005 | MBGP SC, and MBrSP MC, PAGXIII | |
| Oct 2004 | MBGP SC, Daejon | |
| Oct 2004 | B. rapa Sequencing, Daejon | |
| Jan 2004 | 2nd Steering Group Meeting MBGP, at PAGXII | |
| Jan 2003 | 1st Steering Group Meeting for the Multinational Brassica Genome Project, at PAGXI | |
| Mar 2002 | Held at Crucifer Genetics Workshop, Davis | |
| Jan 2002 | Initial discussion at PAGX |
