CapsID: a web-based tool for developing parsimonious sets of CAPS molecular markers for genotyping
2006
CapsID: A Tool for Designing CAPS Molecular Markers
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jonathan Taylor, Nick Provart
Primary Institution: University of Toronto
Hypothesis
There is a need for a web-based program that facilitates snip-SNP-based CAPS marker design.
Conclusion
CapsID is a tool that can rapidly provide minimal sets of CAPS markers for molecular identification purposes.
Supporting Evidence
- CapsID is freely available for use by biologists.
- The tool generates virtual gel images to assist in genotyping.
- CapsID automates the process of selecting the most useful CAPS markers.
Takeaway
CapsID is a website that helps scientists create a small number of genetic markers to identify different plants or animals easily.
Methodology
CapsID identifies snip-SNPs, designs PCR primers, and suggests the most parsimonious combination of markers for genotyping.
Limitations
The algorithm may alert users if there are not enough CAPS markers to unambiguously identify the candidates.
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