BrAPI Search Tool

Welcome to the BrAPI Search Tool repository! This project is designed to provide a unified platform for searching plant breeding data across multiple databases using the BrAPI interface.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• License
• Contact

Introduction

The BrAPI Search Tool, developed by the GrainGenes team, leverages the BrAPI Interface to offer a seamless search experience for various data types such as germplasm, traits, and trials. By utilizing BrAPI, this tool integrates data from multiple databases without requiring direct connections, simplifying access and improving data accessibility for research purposes.

Features

• Search across multiple databases for germplasm, traits, and trials.
• Unified interface leveraging the BrAPI specification.
• Access comprehensive data without direct database connections.
• Easy-to-use web interface with interactive elements.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Flask
• Other dependencies listed in requirements.txt

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/NehaSJ99/BrAPI_Search.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd BrAPI_Search

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the application:

   python app.py

5. Access the application by visiting http://localhost:5000 in your web browser.

Usage

1. Home Page: Start your search by entering keywords or selecting filters.
2. Search Results: View and interact with the search results displayed.
3. Details Page: Click on individual items to view detailed information.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please reach out to:

• Neha Jagtap - njagtap@ncsu.edu

Feel free to open issues or create discussions for any questions or suggestions.

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Thank you for checking out the BrAPI Search Tool! We hope it helps you in your research and data management.