Homepage Overview
The homepage serves as the central hub for the BlackPepKB, providing quick access to all resources and features.
Main Features:
- Navigation Bar: Located at the top of every page, providing access to all major sections.
- Banner Section: Highlights the platform's purpose as a translational genomics resource.
- Introduction: Overview of BlackPepKB and its role in consolidating Piper nigrum data.
- Background Information: Interactive tab-based layout with sections on:
- Classification (with color-coded taxonomy levels)
- Economic significance
- Cultivation regions
- Medicinal uses
- Interactive Production Map: Displays global black pepper production trends (2000-2022).
- Tools & Databases Section: Card-based layout featuring eight specialized utilities.
Navigation Menu
The top navigation menu provides quick access to all major sections:
- Home: Returns to the main landing page.
- Browse: Access gene families, SNP markers, and other data collections.
- Tools: Access bioinformatics tools including eFP Browser, BLAST, and JBrowse.
- Help: Documentation and user assistance resources.
- Contact: Communication portal for reaching the database team.

Quick Navigation
The quick links section provides direct access to all tools and resources.

Gene Search
Enter a gene ID (e.g., Pn1.2085) in the search bar located in the header to access the comprehensive gene summary page. The gene details are organized in a four-tab format showing:
- Gene Details
- Coding Sequence
- Protein Sequence
- Gene Ontology