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 Brassica rapa Genome Sequencing Project (BrGSP) Management Committee , the MBGP TILLING consortium, and others focused on development of a common bioinformatics framework. In Jan 2010, it was agreed that the MBGP SC and BrGSP would merge. The current Chair is Ian Bancroft.
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 2010 | MBGP SC, and BrGSP, PAG XVIII | |
| Aug 2009 | BrGSP update, Saskatoon | |
| Jan 2009 | MBGP SC, PAG XVII | |
| Sep 2008 | MBGP SC, and BrGSP update, Lillehammer | |
| Jan 2008 | MBGP SC, PAGXVI | |
| Jan 2008 | BrGSP MC, PAGXVI | |
| Jul 2007 | MBGP SC, and BrGSP MC, Vancouver | |
| Jan 2007 | MBGP SC, PAGXV | |
| Jan 2007 | BrGSP MC, PAGXV | |
| Oct 2006 | MBGP SC, and BrGSP MC, Wageningen | |
| Jan 2006 | MBGP SC, PAGXIV | |
| Jan 2006 | BrGSP MC, PAGXIV | |
| Oct 2005 | MBGP SC, and BrGSP MC, Wuhan | |
| Jan 2005 | MBGP SC, and BrGSP 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 |
