This webinar will discuss the history of database development in the plant sciences, with a focus on European efforts to build international, cross-institutional genebank databases. Although accounts of these often focus on the need for well curated and cross-linked databases to adequately serve research communities, it is equally important to consider the political and economic motivations behind database development. Exploring the history of data management in the plant sciences can potentially help researchers recognise and navigate contemporary challenges.

Who is this course for?

This webinar is suitable for anyone interested in genebank management, database development or plant sciences. No prior knowledge of bioinformatics is required, but undergraduate level knowledge of biology would be useful. 

This event is part of a webinar series highlighting the current concepts and analytical methods in plant sciences applicable to research, data management, and crop improvement. To explore other topics from this series and registration details follow this link Plants: a data sciences perspective.

Outcomes

By the end of the webinar you will be able to:

• Take a historical perspective on the multiple purposes served by the creation of data infrastructures
• Recognise the historical role of genebank management in driving international, cross-institution database development in the plant sciences

DOI: 10.6019/TOL.Historical_perspectives_plants-w.2023.00001.1

This webinar took place on 03 May 2023. Please click the 'Watch video' button to view the recording.