BioMercator V3: an upgrade of genetic map compilation and quantitative trait loci meta-analysis algorithms.

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY: Compilation of genetic maps combined to quantitative trait loci (QTL) meta-analysis has proven to be a powerful approach contributing to the identification of candidate genes underlying quantitative traits. BioMercator was the first software offering a complete set of algorithms and visualization tool covering all steps required to perform QTL meta-analysis. Despite several limitations, the software is still widely used. We developed a new version proposing additional up to date methods and improving graphical representation and exploration of large datasets. AVAILABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION BioMercator V3 is implemented in JAVA and freely available (http//moulon.inra.fr/biomercator) CONTACT joets@moulon.inra.fr.