ICIS Concepts
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Genealogy Management System (GMS)
The core of ICIS is a common genealogical data model called the Genealogy Management System (GMS).
- Functions of the GMS:
- a) assign and maintain unique germplasm identification,
- b) retain and manage information on genealogy and to
- c) manage nomenclature and chronology of germplasm development.
Unique Identification of Germplasm
All specific instances of germplasm are identified by a unique number called the GERMPLASM_ID (GID). Read more...
Germplasm methods
Specific instances of germplasm can be thought of as equivalent to samples of seed which exist or existed at some time, produced by some process or germplasm genesis. In GMS these processes are defined as methods and pertinent information on the genesis of the specific instances are linked to the names via the GID. These methods are classified as following:
- 1) Generative: increases genetic variability
- 2) Derivative: reduces genetic variability
- 3) Maintenance: maintains genetic variability
Name Information
The GMS manages nomenclature and chronology of names of germplasm. Names are any designation used to identify germplasm and this includes breeders’ IDs, release names, abbreviations and accession numbers. Read more...
Germplasm lists
An essential part of the GMS is maintaining lists of germplasm descriptors for breeding, evaluation, or any other purposes. Examples of germplasm lists are parent lists, cross lists, pedigree nursery lists, and yield trial entry lists. Read more...
Data Management System (DMS)
The Data Management System (DMS) is the component of ICIS that manages environmental data, characterization data and evaluation data for genetic resources and crop improvement projects.
The Functions of the DMS are to:
- 1. store and manage documented and structured data from genetic resource, variety evaluation and crop improvement studies,
- 2. link data to specialised data sources such as GMS, soil and climate databases and
- 3. facilitate enquiries, searches and data extraction across studies according to structured criteria for data selection.
Study
A STUDY is the basic, reportable unit of research, it is synonymous with the notions of experiment, nursery or survey. Since DMS must deal with any of these we will use the term "STUDY". Read more...
Gene Management System (GeMS)
The specific functions of the ICIS Gene Management System (GeMS) are:
- 1. unique identification of genetic variants including molecular polymorphisms, sequences and traditional genes;
- 2. management of nomenclature of molecular variants;
- 3. identification of sources of different molecular variants;
- 4. identification of loci and alleles including molecular and physical mapping positions;
- 5. linkage of genes to traits and products.
Inventory Management System (IMS)
The ICIS Inventory Management System (IMS) is a module designed to manage inventory information for any entities, including genetic resources and breeders’ seed stocks. [ Read more...]
