Hi Michael
A very useful and versatile system has just been published in Plant
Methods by Exner and colleagues, although it doesn't incorporate
barcoding.... This is the link:
http://www.plantmethods.com/content/4/1/1
Hope this helps
Brian
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Brian G. Forde
Prof. of Environmental Plant Biotechnology
Department of Biological Sciences
Lancaster Environment Centre
Lancaster University
Bailrigg
Lancaster LA1 4YQ
tel. +44 (0)1524 510207 (direct line)
email b.g.forde from lancaster.ac.ukhttp://biol.lancs.ac.uk/bs/research/plants/bgf.htm
Editor-in-Chief Plant Methods
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Subject: [Arabidopsis] Re: Barcode/tracking system for seeds, plants
On Feb 1, 11:54 am, Michael Steinwand <msteinw... from pw.usda.gov> wrote:
> Hi All,
>> I am seeking advice about any software that can be used for creating
> and tracking seeds, plant specimens etc using a barcoding system. Our
> lab will have a large population of Brachypodium, and we'd like to
> figure out a way to improve our cataloging/tracking system before
> we're flooded with samples. I'm really interested in using software
> that can print sample-specific labels in various sizes and can also be
> used with a mobile scanning unit like a PDA. I've done some research
> and found asset tracking software like that fromwww.redbeam.comand
> label-making software like Bar Tender, but I'm wondering if there are
> better options that other labs use to track seeds, etc. Any ideas or
> helpful tips on barcoding?
>> Thanks,
>> Michael Steinwand
>> USDA ARS
> 800 Buchanan St.
> Albany, CA 94710
Hi Michael!
I started a website for pretty much this reason and also to keep track
of our oligos glycerols and chemicals!!! Its located here:
http://www.yourlabdata.com
It's a work in progress but it's already quite functional although i
haven't added the barcode functionality for seeds, and other items, yet
but it is on my to do list (that's the trouble when you are doing a PhD
you're always strapped for time). I will also be introducing a backup
system shortly as well so that the lab group owner is emailed a backup
of all of their database content on a weekly basis... just have a few
kinks to work out.
Anyway have a look... our lab is using it very successfully to keep
track of our oligos and a number of other labs are now using it as well.
I would be interested in hearing about improvements I could make to the
system so please don't hesitate to let me know. (if you find a bug or
have a suggestion you should post it in this forum...
http://www.yourlabdata.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=29&func
=showcat&catid=17)
Cheers,
Edwin.
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