MapLinker: a software tool that aids physical map-linked whole genome shotgun assembly

Abstract

Summary: MapLinker is an analysis tool, as well as a browsing interface, that facilitates integration of whole genome sequence assembly with a clone-based physical map. Using the locations of sequence markers on the physical map, MapLinker generates a tentative sequence map of the genome that serves to verify the map and to guide genome-wide finishing. Availability: MapLinker is freely available at http://gordonlab.wustl.edu/MapLinker Contact:jgordon@molecool.wustl.edu, jxu@watson.wustl.edu