ChromoDB data update: a new working release and ongoing quality control

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ChromoDB has been updated with a new working dataset of more than 130,000 chromosome-count records. This update marks an important step forward, while data curation continues, especially in bibliography, taxonomy and geographic standardization.

Göte Turesson (1892–1970) and Benedicte Turesson: Contributions to Plant Cytogenetics and Ecological Genetics

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Göte Turesson, born on April 6, 1892, in Malmö, Sweden, and deceased on December 30, 1970, in Uppsala, stands as a foundational figure in 20th-century Swedish botany and plant genetics. Educated at the University of Washington and Lund University, he later served as Professor of Systematic Botany and Genetics at Ultuna, now the primary campus … Read more

Reclaiming Lost Science: ChromoDB Completes Processing of the Fedorov Chromosome Atlas

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The ChromoDB project is pleased to announce the completion of the first major stages in the systematic integration of the foundational chromosome atlas by Fedorov et al. (1969). This massive undertaking aims to bring one of the most significant collections of cytogenetic data into a modern, interoperable framework. Phase 1 & 2: Data Processing and … Read more

ChromoDB Advances Toward Global Integration: Official Partnership with GBIF Spain

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We are pleased to announce a significant milestone in the development of ChromoDB – The Global Chromosome Number Project. Following a highly productive technical meeting held at the Coordination Unit of GBIF Spain (GBIF.ES) in Madrid, our project has officially commenced its integration into the Global Biodiversity Information Facility infrastructure. Technical Milestones and Access ChromoDB … Read more

Significant Expansion of ChromoDB: 46,000+ Records and Cutting-Edge Taxonomic Updates

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We are thrilled to announce a major update to the ChromoDB database, marking a pivotal milestone in our mission to provide the most comprehensive resource for chromosomal data. As of January 2026, the database has grown from 41,025 to 46,319 records, reflecting a period of intense curation and integration of high-value scientific data. Key Highlights … Read more

Zenodo Update 2025: New Dataset Versions for IAPT and Mediterranean Chromosome Series

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The ChromoDB project is pleased to announce a significant update to its global cytogenetic infrastructure. As of January 2026, the master database has reached a total of 46,319 validated records, representing a substantial expansion from the previous 41,025 entries. This growth reflects the integration of exhaustive chromosomal data published through December 2025. While the comprehensive … Read more

ChromoDB Project to be presented at the II SEBOT Botanical Congress in Seville

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We are excited to announce that the ChromoDB.net project will be officially presented at the upcoming II Congreso de Botánica (SEBOT2025). The congress will be held in Seville from September 22-25, 2025, and our team will be there to introduce this new resource to the botanical community. The presentation, titled “Proyecto ChromoDB.net: depuración, estandarización y … Read more

Welcome to the ChromoDB Blog: Our Project and First Datasets Are Now Live!

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We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the ChromoDB project, a new open science initiative dedicated to building a global, curated, and accessible database of plant chromosome numbers. The Problem We’re Solving For decades, valuable plant chromosome data has been scattered across thousands of publications, often with incomplete bibliographic references or inconsistent taxonomic … Read more