Germplasm

This training module covers:

  • Download the germplasm template and add required germplasm information.
  • Import germplasm, search germplasm and use the pedigree viewer.
  • Download germplasm lists and use the GID and/or entry numbers to append pedigree information.
  • Create a list of germplasm that already exist in DeltaBreed.

Please note that germplasm and ontology must be uploaded into DeltaBreed before you attempt to upload experiments or observations.

Definitions

Germplasm: Any biological unit capable of reproduction via any method: sexual, asexual, natural and artificial. Germplasm can be defined as an individual, clone, family or population. Germplasm may exist in situ, vivo or vitro; reside in inventory; or no longer exist (historical record) or yest to exist (planned crosses). Germplasm is created via a breeding method known or unknown (ie. crossing, cloning, open pollination, double haploid, etc).

GID: This is a unique system assigned germplasm identifier for your program. It increases sequentially each time you add germplasm to your program. It is also a human-readable identifier to allow for duplicate named entries that are separate germplasm entities.

Entry number: Refers to the order of the germplasm in the single entry that you are importing. You can input those numbers into your document before you upload if you want to add pedigree information of germplasm that isn’t already in the system. If you leave entry number blank, the system will assign using sequential numbers for that data import (ie: 1, 2, 3, 4…) based on the row order.

Germplasm Template

All templates, including the germplasm template can be found on the import screen within DeltaBreed.

Please note that a user must be assigned as a program administrator in DeltaBreed in order to see the import data selection screen.

Import screen in DeltaBreed

Germplasm Template

The germplasm template is used to upload germplasm details into DeltaBreed. Please note that germplasm name, breeding method and source are all required for upload into DeltaBreed. Breeding Insight also strongly encourages pedigree connections be added upon initial import, though this information can be added at a later time.

Import germplasm, view germplasm details, pedigree viewer

The DeltaBreed user interface allows users to upload germplasm, view germplasm details, and search for germplasm details.

Add pedigree connections

Pedigree connections can be added to germplasm records in 2 ways:

  • Using parental entry numbers, first imported when a user uploadeds germplasm into DeltaBreed.
  • Using GIDs (the DeltaBreed system assigned identifier) by appending germplasm.

If you have any questions or concerns about adding pedigree connections, please reach out to your BI Coordinator.

Add pedigree connections either by using entry numbers upon initial import into DeltaBreed

Download a germplasm list and add pedigree connections using GIDs