Welcome to MaizeGDB!

MaizeGDB is the community database for biological information about the crop plant Zea mays ssp. mays. Genetic, genomic, sequence, gene product, functional characterization, literature reference, and person/organization contact information are among the datatypes accessible through this site. MaizeGDB's areas of concentration for the next five years are described on this page.

Maize Genome Sequencing

Sequencing of the maize B73 genome is underway, funded by awards from NSF, DOE, and USDA to WUGSC, CSH, AGI, and ISU. Sequence is being deposited as soon as it is through the sequencing pipeline and quality checked, and the status of sequencing can be accessed here. Information about the Maize Genome Sequencing Consortium, including links for accessing the sequence, can be found here (updated May 15, 2008).

Be on Top of Recent Advances!

Check here for Hot Papers! The MaizeGDB Editorial Board recommends noteworthy primary literature of interest to maize researchers that is appropriate for use by journal clubs on a monthly basis. The inaugural board was convened in 2005 by Virginia Walbot, and the current group includes: Kelly Dawe, Jane Dorweiler, Jim Holland, Mike Kolomiets, and Mike Scanlon.

Add Newly Characterized Genes to MaizeGDB! Add genes that have been recently discovered and/or characterized to the list by email.

Project Oversight

MaizeGDB is guided by members of the community of maize geneticists through feedback sent to us through the website, and by guidance from the MaizeGDB Working Group. Current membership includes Volker Brendel, Ed Buckler, Karen Cone, Mike Freeling, Owen Hoekenga, Lukas Mueller, Mihai Pop, Marty Sachs, Pat Schnable, Anne Sylvester, and Doreen Ware.

Funding Source

  USDA Agricultural Research Service

This page last updated 1:03 pm, Aug 05, 2008.