MaizeGDB is a community-oriented, long-term informatics service to researchers focused on the crop plant and model organism Zea mays.

Core values

- **Broad Commercial, Social, and Academic Impacts**: MaizeGDB has been used in research that has had significant commercial, social, and academic impacts[1][3].
- **Support for Maize Research**: It provides critical data and tools for maize research, including genetic maps, markers, sequence data, and annotations, which are essential for improving crop yields and resilience[1][3].
- **Community Engagement and Support**: The database coordinates community activities, provides technical support, and facilitates communication among maize researchers. It also supports the annual maize genetics conference and other community events[1][3][5].
- **Contribution to Food Security**: By supporting research in maize genetics and genomics, MaizeGDB contributes to improving food security, which is a critical societal need[1][3].
- **Addressing Climate Change**: The data and tools provided by MaizeGDB help in understanding and developing crops that can better withstand climate change, aligning with global goals such as those outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals[1][2].