Welcome to the Araceae Functional Genomics Database
A comprehensive platform for genomic and transcriptomic analysis of Araceae species
Lemna minor
The most widely distributed floating hydrophyte globally, exhibits a diameter of merely 1–8 mm. Through rapid fission reproduction, its population can double within 48 hours.
Acorus tatarinowii
A wetland perennial herb containing β-asarone, demonstrating phlegm-resolving and neuroprotective effects.
Alocasia macrorrhizos
A prized ornamental plant, this tropical giant herb features leaves up to 1.2m long, with medicinal rhizomes.
Colocasia esculenta
Tubers contain 17% starch and 2.1% protein; taro polysaccharides exhibit immune-modulating properties, serving as a staple food crop in multiple countries.
Homalomena occulta
A medicinal herb endemic to southern Yunnan, its rhizome contains cineole. Traditional Chinese Medicine describes it as 'strengthening bones and muscles, unblocking meridians.
Pinellia ternata
This botanical species exhibits ternately compound leaves and produces tubers rich in ephedrine alkaloids, aligning with traditional Chinese medicinal applications.
Arisaema heterophyllum
This eco-friendly plant exhibits excellent absorption capacity for harmful air pollutants, while also serving as a historical herb in traditional Chinese medicine.
Amorphophallus konjac
Tubers contain 60% glucomannan, expanding 100-fold in water. Proven to reduce postprandial blood glucose spikes by 35%, they serve as zero-calorie functional foods.
Database Functional Modules
Text Search
Search genes by keywords, IDs, or functional annotations across multiple species. Supports fuzzy matching.
Gene Expression
Visualize expression profiles across tissues/conditions. Download normalized FPKM matrices with quality metrics.
Locus Search
Access complete gene annotations via unique genomic identifiers.
Co-expression
Analyze gene-gene interaction networks. Identify functional modules using WGCNA algorithms.
Ortholog Analysis
Find conserved genes across species using OrthoMCL clusters. View phylogenetic trees.
Sequence Download
Retrieve CDS, protein, and genomic sequences in FASTA format. Includes domain annotations and splice variants.
Functional Enrichment
Perform GO/KEGG enrichment analysis with multiple testing correction. Export publication-ready figures.
BLAST Search
Run local BLAST searches against curated genomes. Customizable parameters and HSP visualization.
Help
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New Module: Medicinal Metabolites
5 medicinal species with 345 bioactive metabolites and their human protein targets
Includes:
Pinellia ternata (Banxia),
Arisaema rhizoma (Tiannanxing),
Homalomena occulta (Qiannianjian),
Typhonium rhizoma (Baifuzi),
Acorus tatarinowii (Shichangpu)
About Araceae Functional Genomics Database
The Araceae family represents a diverse group of monocotyledonous flowering plants, comprising approximately 144 genera and 3,645 species. These perennial plants exhibit remarkable morphological diversity, ranging from small floating aquatic species to large terrestrial herbs and climbing shrubs.
Our database focuses on several key Araceae species that serve as important models for studying various biological processes, including:
- Spirodela polyrhiza - A model for aquatic plant biology and rapid growth
- Lemna minor - Widely used in phytoremediation studies
- Colocasia esculenta - An important crop species with extensive genomic resources
- Amorphophallus konjac - Known for its unique metabolic pathways
- Zantedeschia elliottiana - A key ornamental species studied for flower pigmentation and hybrid breeding
- Pistia stratiotes - Floating macrophyte used in wastewater treatment and heavy metal accumulation research
- Pinellia pedatisecta - Traditional medicinal plant with bioactive alkaloids and specialized tuber development
- Additional species - Genomic data collection in progress
Database Statistics
7
Genomes
226,433
Genes
114
Transcriptomes
345
Metabolites