Nomenclature report on rice WRKY's - conflict regarding gene names and its solution
Journal
Rice
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2012-05-30
Author(s)
Shen, Qingxi J.
Yu, Diqiu
Jeon, Jong Seong
Piffanelli, Pietro
Abbruscato, Pamela
Guo, Ze Jian
Zhang, Yuanji
Lee, Sung S.
Buell, C. Robin
Nagato, Yasuo
McCouch, Susan
Yano, Masahiro
Wang, Guo liang
Jena, Kshirod K.
Xiong, Lizhong
Meyers, Blake
Jaiswal, Pankaj
Yamazaki, Yukiko
Abstract
Background: Since whole genome sequences of rice were made publically accessible, the number of articles on new rice genes has increased remarkably. The Committee on Gene Symbolization, Nomenclature and Linkage (CGSNL) of the Rice Genetics Cooperative published the gene nomenclature system for rice and encouraged researchers to follow the rules before publishing their results. The CGSNL provides an on-line registration system for newly identified rice genes to prevent conflicts and/or duplication of gene name in journal articles. Findings: Recently, the CGSNL surveyed genes in the rice WRKY family in published journal articles and found several duplicated gene names. Conclusions: To discuss and resolve inconsistencies in WRKY gene nomenclature, the rice WRKY working group was established and redefined the nomenclature. This report announces the conclusion. © 2012 Shen et al.
Subjects
Family gene | Gene nomenclature | Rice | WRKY
Type
journal article