TreeQ-VISTA: an interactive tree visualization tool with functional annotation query capabilities.
We describe a general multiplatform exploratory tool called TreeQ-Vista, designed for presenting functional annotations in a phylogenetic context. Traits, such as phenotypic and genomic properties, are interactively queried from a user-provided relational database with a user-friendly interface which provides a set of tools for users with or without SQL knowledge. The query results are projected onto a phylogenetic tree and can be displayed in multiple color groups. A rich set of browsing, grouping and query tools are provided to facilitate trait exploration, comparison and analysis.


BACKGROUND
The program, detailed tutorial and examples are available online (http:/genome.lbl.gov/vista/TreeQVista).
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Shengyin
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Institute for Data Analysis and Visualization (IDAV), Department of Computer Science, University of California, Davis, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616, USA.
Anderson
Iain
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Kunin
Victor
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Cipriano
Michael
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Minovitsky
Simon
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Weber
Gunther
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Amenta
Nina
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Hamann
Bernd
B
Dubchak
Inna
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D002874:Chromosome Mapping / Q000379:methods*; D003196:Computer Graphics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003628:Database Management Systems; D030541:Databases, Genetic; D019143:Evolution, Molecular; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval / Q000379:methods*; D008957:Models, Genetic; D010802:Phylogeny; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface