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ArticleGigaScience2019

BSA4Yeast: Web-based quantitative trait locus linkage analysis and bulk segregant analysis of yeast sequencing data.

Zhi Zhang, Paul P Jung, Valentin Grouès, Patrick May, Carole Linster, Enrico Glaab

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Zhi ZhangLuxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), University of Luxembourg, 7 avenue des Hauts Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Paul P JungLuxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), University of Luxembourg, 7 avenue des Hauts Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Valentin GrouèsLuxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), University of Luxembourg, 7 avenue des Hauts Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Patrick MayLuxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), University of Luxembourg, 7 avenue des Hauts Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Carole LinsterLuxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), University of Luxembourg, 7 avenue des Hauts Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
Enrico GlaabLuxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), University of Luxembourg, 7 avenue des Hauts Fourneaux, L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.

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Abstract

backgroundQuantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping using bulk segregants is an effective approach for identifying genetic variants associated with phenotypes of interest in model organisms. By exploiting next-generation sequencing technology, the QTL mapping accuracy can be improved significantly, providing a valuable means to annotate new genetic variants. However, setting up a comprehensive analysis framework for this purpose is a time-consuming and error-prone task, posing many challenges for scientists with limited experience in this domain.

resultsHere, we present BSA4Yeast, a comprehensive web application for QTL mapping via bulk segregant analysis of yeast sequencing data. The software provides an automated and efficiency-optimized data processing, up-to-date functional annotations, and an interactive web interface to explore identified QTLs.

conclusionsBSA4Yeast enables researchers to identify plausible candidate genes in QTL regions efficiently in order to validate their genetic variations experimentally as causative for a phenotype of interest. BSA4Yeast is freely available at https://bsa4yeast.lcsb.uni.lu.

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Quantitative Trait LociSoftwareChromosome MappingGenetic LinkageGenome, FungalHigh-Throughput Nucleotide SequencingInternetSaccharomyces cerevisiaeBSAmappingQTLs

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