GWA-portal: Genome-wide association studies made easy

Abstract

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) are an effective method for investigating the genetics of natural phenotypic variation in many different model organisms. Here we present GWA-Portal, an interactive web application that enables researchers to upload their phenotypes and easily carry out GWAS directly in the browser. We will present all the steps needed—from uploading the phenotype to interpreting the results—using a published root phenotype.