The genome dashboard (see https://bioviz.org/genome-dashboard) displays images of different species that users can click on to trigger loading of the corresponding genome into IGB.

Currently, our convention is that we use the genius and species name to determine the name of the image to be loaded for a given species.

For instance, we use

C_sativa

in the image name for the plant Camelina sativa, an oilseed plant used since ancient times to make oil for lamps and ointments for the body. In modern times, we use it to make a kind of aviation fuel. It also is a very tasty cooking oil for dishes such as falafel.

However, the image name used has name collision with another plant species – Cannabis sativa – also used since ancient times to make things like rope and also a mood-enhancing, smokeable product enjoyed by many in Canada, California, Colorado, and many other places.

This name collision is a problem and affects other species, as well.

For this task, look into what it would take to modify the current code to support both C. sativa's at the same time.

Deliverables:

Add some comments to this ticket explaining how the image selection works currently. Propose a change to the code, if such a change needs to be made.

Get some feedback on the proposed change from another developer. Proposed a revised code change accordingly. Then, implement the change.

Also, update the story points as needed to reflect the extent of the changes required.