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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Plant Bioinformatics by University of Toronto

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About the Course

The past 15 years have been exciting ones in plant biology. Hundreds of plant genomes have been sequenced, RNA-seq has enabled transcriptome-wide expression profiling, and a proliferation of "-seq"-based methods has permitted protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions to be determined cheaply and in a high-throughput manner. These data sets in turn allow us to generate hypotheses at the click of a mouse. For instance, knowing where and when a gene is expressed can help us narrow down the phenotypic search space when we don't see a phenotype in a gene mutant under "normal" growth conditions. Coexpression analyses and association networks can provide high-quality candidate genes involved in a biological process of interest. Using Gene Ontology enrichment analysis and pathway visualization tools can help us make sense of our own 'omics experiments and answer the question "what processes/pathways are being perturbed in our mutant of interest?" Structure: each of the 6 week hands-on modules consists of a ~2 minute intro, a ~20 minute theory mini-lecture, a 1.5 hour hands-on lab, an optional ~20 minute lab discussion if experiencing difficulties with lab, and a ~2 minute summary. Tools covered [Material updated in June 2024]: Module 1: GENOMIC DBs / PRECOMPUTED GENE TREES / PROTEIN TOOLS. Araport, TAIR, Gramene, EnsemblPlants Compara, PLAZA; SUBA5 and Cell eFP Browser, 1001 Genomes Browser Module 2: EXPRESSION TOOLS. eFP Browser / eFP-Seq Browser, Araport, ARDB, TravaDB, NCBI Genome Data Viewer for exploring RNA-seq data for many plant species, MPSS database for small RNAs Module 3: COEXPRESSION TOOLS. ATTED II, Expression Angler, AraNet, AtCAST2 Module 4: PROMOTER ANALYSIS. Cistome, MEME, ePlant Module 5: GO ENRICHMENT ANALYSIS AND PATHWAY VIZUALIZATION. AgriGO, AmiGO, Classification SuperViewer, TAIR, g:profiler, AraCyc, MapMan (optional: Plant Reactome) Module 6: NETWORK EXPLORATION. Arabidopsis Interactions Viewer 2, ePlant, TF2Network, Virtual Plant, GeneMANIA...

Top reviews

SS

Sep 14, 2022

That was so insightful and learning course about plants bioinformatic out of basic methods.

Also help in working project to give meaningful answers with validation

SK

May 5, 2020

In- depth learning of the various tools and softwares available to study plant bioinformatics. Guidance of the author through the labs is insightful and informative.

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1 - 25 of 51 Reviews for Plant Bioinformatics

By QASIM R

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Mar 10, 2019

Very good course for mastering bioinformatics skills. Genetics and molecular biology students/professionals should take this course to augment their research skills.

By Ahmad H K

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Jul 5, 2020

Overall the course is good. However, lecture should be more in detail.

By Fabrício d A S

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Nov 8, 2019

Professor Provart is very good and the labs taught us in simple and direct instructions how to perform a wide range of analysis regarding Plant Bioinformatics.

By Rubylyn M I

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Dec 9, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. Got teary eyed after finishing the course. I really put my extra time in this course and I learned so much. Thank you

By Nitisha N G

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Apr 16, 2021

I found this course very interactive. From theory to practical, all aspects are explained very well. Questions in between the lab and their explanation at the end of the week help understand and retain the knowledge gained through the different platforms. Queries are answered in the discussion box. Suitable for anyone who may not have prior experience of bioinformatics tools.

By Danny W

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Jan 30, 2019

A really enjoyable and interesting course, well taught. I really enjoyed working through the lab practicals, getting hands on experience with many of the tools used for plant bioinformatics was a good learning exercise. I liked the course presenter too, he was clear and engaging!

By Alvaro L

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Jul 4, 2019

El curso es muy interesante y presenta un conjunto de herramientas que son realmente muy útiles a la hora de entender el contexto de las redes de regulación de casi cualquier gen vegetal. Lo recomiendo fuertementes para aquellos que hagan biología molecular vegetal!

By Glenn N

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Feb 25, 2020

An excellent class that introduced me to many relevant topics in Plant Bioinformatics. I can now use these skills to not only better understand current research but also apply them to data obtained in the lab where I volunteer.

By DIANEY C C M

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Aug 3, 2020

Great course!! I really liked most of the labs and the way the course is organized. Thank you very much to the professor N. Provart and to the University of Toronto

By Sharon K

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May 6, 2020

In- depth learning of the various tools and softwares available to study plant bioinformatics. Guidance of the author through the labs is insightful and informative.

By Sufiyan

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Sep 15, 2022

That was so insightful and learning course about plants bioinformatic out of basic methods.

Also help in working project to give meaningful answers with validation

By Lerry D P S

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May 23, 2020

I am new in this skills. I am excited because I completed this course. I have new experiences. Thank you. I recommend this course for learn plant bioinformatic.

By Fer B

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Sep 20, 2021

The course had very useful content, and the explanations and labs were excellent to understand how to perform the bioinformatics analysis yourself.

By Hewan D

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May 20, 2020

I am able to learn the different tools in transcritpom analysis. I become familair with the next generation sequencing technologies too.

By Lucas A C

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Jul 31, 2020

Offers very relevant, intuitive and necesary training for the usage of different bioinformatic tools for plant molecular biology.

By Raghavendra G

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Jul 31, 2020

Lectures were short, but very informative and the lab exercise helped to explore multiple bioinformatics tools and database.

By Suhasini M

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Nov 2, 2021

VERY DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS THAT INDUCE INVOLVEMENT FROM THE READER. VERY HELPFUL METHODOLOGY OF STUDY. COURSE IS WORTH IT.

By Syeda S W

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Nov 8, 2020

This course is desingned very well. I have learned a lot about bioinformatic analysis of plants. I recommend this course.

By KAVITHA.A

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Nov 3, 2020

An informative course. I gathered practical knowledge about Plant bioinformatic tools and their applications.

By Namrah A

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Sep 5, 2022

Excellent Course for understanding advance bioinformatics across plant genome and proteome databses.

By Dr. D D

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Sep 27, 2020

Very nice and informative course. I would love to interact with you personally and learn more.

By sunila h

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Jul 13, 2020

excellent resource for various plant based tools to be used in functional genomics studies

By Jude C F

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Mar 31, 2021

Thank you very much Dr. Provart for a wonderful lectures and lab experiments!

By Danilo F S

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Feb 17, 2021

Thanks to Plant Bionformatics I've learn many know-how in bioinformatics!

By Fariha T

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Jul 2, 2020

I have really enjoyed this course. Thank to sir Nicolas for his guide.