MYB_annotator
MYB Annotator is a web-based tool for the automated identification and functional annotation of MYB transcription factors from coding DNA (CDS) or protein sequence collections. The tool enables rapid characterization of MYB gene families in newly sequenced plant species by combining homology-based candidate identification with motif analysis and orthology-based functional prediction. It requires no manual preparation of reference datasets, as curated MYB sequences are provided as built-in search baits.
Key benefits
Automated identification of MYB transcription factors from CDS or protein sequences
Functional annotation based on orthology to experimentally characterized MYB proteins
Detection of conserved MYB repeats and additional diagnostic sequence motifs
No manual preparation of reference sequences required
Fast and reproducible annotation workflow suitable for newly sequenced plant genomes
Generates both annotated FASTA files and comprehensive summary tables
Applications
Identification of MYB gene family members in plant genomes and transcriptomes
Functional annotation of MYB transcription factors
Comparative genomics of MYB gene families across plant species
Evolutionary analysis of plant transcription factors
Candidate gene identification for functional genomics and breeding studies
Annotation of newly assembled genome and transcriptome datasets
Intended use
The MYB Annotator is intended for plant biologists, genome annotation specialists, bioinformaticians, and evolutionary researchers working with plant genome or transcriptome data. It is particularly suited for users seeking an automated and standardized workflow to identify, classify, and functionally annotate MYB transcription factors in newly sequenced plant species.