MGIS


38776381	Collecting and managing in situ banana genetic resources information (Musa spp.) using online resources and citizen science. [PMID: 38776381] Jenny C, Guignon V, Manyer I Ballester F, Ruas M, Rouard M. Abstract The Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS) stands as a pivotal database for managing global banana genetic resources information. In our latest effort, we have expanded MGIS to incorporate in situ observations. We thus incorporated more than 3000 in situ observations from 133 countries primarily sourced from iNaturalist, GBIF, Flickr, Pl@ntNet, Google Street view and expert curation of the literature. This addition provides a more comprehensive and detailed view of banana diversity and its distribution. Additional graphical interfaces, supported by new Drupal modules, were developed, allowing users to compare banana accessions and explore them based on various filters including taxonomy and geographic location. The integrated maps present a unified view, showcasing both in situ observations and the collecting locations of accessions held in germplasm collections. This enhancement not only broadens the scope of MGIS but also promotes a collaborative and open approach in documenting banana diversity, to allow more effective conservation and use of banana germplasm. Furthermore, this work documents a citizen-science approach that could be relevant for other communities. Database URL: https://www.crop-diversity.org/mgis/musa-in-situ. Database (Oxford). 2024:2024() \| 0 Citations (from Europe PMC, 2025-12-13)
29220435	MGIS: managing banana (Musa spp.) genetic resources information and high-throughput genotyping data. [PMID: 29220435] Ruas M, Guignon V, Sempere G, Sardos J, Hueber Y, Duvergey H, Andrieu A, Chase R, Jenny C, Hazekamp T, Irish B, Jelali K, Adeka J, Ayala-Silva T, Chao CP, Daniells J, Dowiya B, Effa Effa B, Gueco L, Herradura L, Ibobondji L, Kempenaers E, Kilangi J, Muhangi S, Ngo Xuan P, Paofa J, Pavis C, Thiemele D, Tossou C, Sandoval J, Sutanto A, Vangu Paka G, Yi G, Van den Houwe I, Roux N, Rouard M. Abstract Database URL: https://www.crop-diversity.org/mgis/. Unraveling the genetic diversity held in genebanks on a large scale is underway, due to advances in Next-generation sequence (NGS) based technologies that produce high-density genetic markers for a large number of samples at low cost. Genebank users should be in a position to identify and select germplasm from the global genepool based on a combination of passport, genotypic and phenotypic data. To facilitate this, a new generation of information systems is being designed to efficiently handle data and link it with other external resources such as genome or breeding databases. The Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS), the database for global ex situ-held banana genetic resources, has been developed to address those needs in a user-friendly way. In developing MGIS, we selected a generic database schema (Chado), the robust content management system Drupal for the user interface, and Tripal, a set of Drupal modules which links the Chado schema to Drupal. MGIS allows germplasm collection examination, accession browsing, advanced search functions, and germplasm orders. Additionally, we developed unique graphical interfaces to compare accessions and to explore them based on their taxonomic information. Accession-based data has been enriched with publications, genotyping studies and associated genotyping datasets reporting on germplasm use. Finally, an interoperability layer has been implemented to facilitate the link with complementary databases like the Banana Genome Hub and the MusaBase breeding database. Database (Oxford). 2017:2017() \| 31 Citations (from Europe PMC, 2025-12-13)

Collecting and managing in situ banana genetic resources information (Musa spp.) using online resources and citizen science. [PMID: 38776381]

Jenny C, Guignon V, Manyer I Ballester F, Ruas M, Rouard M.

Abstract

The Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS) stands as a pivotal database for managing global banana genetic resources information. In our latest effort, we have expanded MGIS to incorporate in situ observations. We thus incorporated more than 3000 in situ observations from 133 countries primarily sourced from iNaturalist, GBIF, Flickr, Pl@ntNet, Google Street view and expert curation of the literature. This addition provides a more comprehensive and detailed view of banana diversity and its distribution. Additional graphical interfaces, supported by new Drupal modules, were developed, allowing users to compare banana accessions and explore them based on various filters including taxonomy and geographic location. The integrated maps present a unified view, showcasing both in situ observations and the collecting locations of accessions held in germplasm collections. This enhancement not only broadens the scope of MGIS but also promotes a collaborative and open approach in documenting banana diversity, to allow more effective conservation and use of banana germplasm. Furthermore, this work documents a citizen-science approach that could be relevant for other communities. Database URL: https://www.crop-diversity.org/mgis/musa-in-situ.

Database (Oxford). 2024:2024() | 0 Citations (from Europe PMC, 2025-12-13)

MGIS: managing banana (Musa spp.) genetic resources information and high-throughput genotyping data. [PMID: 29220435]

Ruas M, Guignon V, Sempere G, Sardos J, Hueber Y, Duvergey H, Andrieu A, Chase R, Jenny C, Hazekamp T, Irish B, Jelali K, Adeka J, Ayala-Silva T, Chao CP, Daniells J, Dowiya B, Effa Effa B, Gueco L, Herradura L, Ibobondji L, Kempenaers E, Kilangi J, Muhangi S, Ngo Xuan P, Paofa J, Pavis C, Thiemele D, Tossou C, Sandoval J, Sutanto A, Vangu Paka G, Yi G, Van den Houwe I, Roux N, Rouard M.

Abstract

Database URL: https://www.crop-diversity.org/mgis/.
Unraveling the genetic diversity held in genebanks on a large scale is underway, due to advances in Next-generation sequence (NGS) based technologies that produce high-density genetic markers for a large number of samples at low cost. Genebank users should be in a position to identify and select germplasm from the global genepool based on a combination of passport, genotypic and phenotypic data. To facilitate this, a new generation of information systems is being designed to efficiently handle data and link it with other external resources such as genome or breeding databases. The Musa Germplasm Information System (MGIS), the database for global ex situ-held banana genetic resources, has been developed to address those needs in a user-friendly way. In developing MGIS, we selected a generic database schema (Chado), the robust content management system Drupal for the user interface, and Tripal, a set of Drupal modules which links the Chado schema to Drupal. MGIS allows germplasm collection examination, accession browsing, advanced search functions, and germplasm orders. Additionally, we developed unique graphical interfaces to compare accessions and to explore them based on their taxonomic information. Accession-based data has been enriched with publications, genotyping studies and associated genotyping datasets reporting on germplasm use. Finally, an interoperability layer has been implemented to facilitate the link with complementary databases like the Banana Genome Hub and the MusaBase breeding database.

Database (Oxford). 2017:2017() | 31 Citations (from Europe PMC, 2025-12-13)

URL:	https://www.crop-diversity.org/mgis
Full name:	The Musa Germplasm Information System
Description:	MGIS is a comprehensive database managing global banana genetic resources. The latest update includes over 3000 in situ observations from 133 countries, providing a detailed view of banana diversity and its distribution.
Year founded:	2017
Last update:	2024
Version:
Accessibility:	Accessible
Country/Region:	France

Data type:	Other
Data object:	Plant
Database category:	Gene genome and annotation Genotype phenotype and variation
Major species:	Musa acuminata Musa balbisiana Musa banksii Musa basjoo Musa beccarii Musa boman Musa borneensis Musa campestris Musa cheesmanii Musa coccinea Musa flaviflora Musa formosana Musa gracilis Musa itinerans Musa jackeyi Musa laterita Musa lolodensis Musa lutea Musa viridis Musa peekelii Musa maclayi Musa mannii Musa monticola Musa ornata Musa rosea Musa rubra Musa violascens Musa salaccensis Musa sanguinea Musa schizocarpa Musa siamensis Musa sikkimensis Musa velutina Musa textilis
Keywords:	germplasm taxonomic information genetic variations genetic resource Agricultural plants agronomic trait genetic study phenotype characteristic Phenotype information phenotype ontology phenotypes

University/Institution:	Bioversity International
Address:	Max Ruas Bioversity International, Parc Scientifique Agropolis II, 34397 Montpellier Cedex 5, France Tel.: +33 4 67 61 13 02; Fax: +33 4 67 61 03 34
City:	Montpellier
Province/State:	Occitanie
Country/Region:	France
Contact name (PI/Team):	MAX RUAS
Contact email (PI/Helpdesk):	m.ruas@cgiar.org

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