Plant DNA C-values Database

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Plant DNA C-values Database

The Plant DNA C-values Database (pronounced as /plænt diː en eɪ siː væljuːz deɪtəbeɪs/) is a comprehensive resource that provides information about the genome size of different plant species. The term "C-value" refers to the amount of DNA contained within a cell's nucleus. The database is an essential tool for researchers studying genomics, genetics, evolution, and biodiversity.

Etymology

The term "C-value" was first used in the 1970s and is derived from the word "constant". This term was chosen because it was observed that the amount of DNA in a cell's nucleus remained constant from cell to cell within an organism. The "Plant DNA C-values Database" is thus named because it is a database of these constant values for various plant species.

Function

The Plant DNA C-values Database provides a searchable interface for researchers to access information about the genome size of various plant species. This includes data on the C-value, as well as related information such as the chromosome number, ploidy level, and method of measurement. The database is continually updated as new data becomes available.

Related Terms

  • Genome Size: The total amount of DNA contained within one copy of a single genome.
  • Nucleus: The organelle within a cell that contains the genetic material.
  • Genomics: The study of genomes, including the sequencing, mapping, and analysis of genetic material.
  • Genetics: The study of genes and their role in inheritance.
  • Evolution: The process by which species change over time.
  • Biodiversity: The variety of life on Earth, measured as the variety within species, between species, and between ecosystems.
  • Chromosome Number: The number of chromosomes in a cell.
  • Ploidy Level: The number of sets of chromosomes in a cell.

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