TAIR12 Reannotation
The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) serves as the leading repository for Arabidopsis thaliana data, offering expertly curated genetic and genomic information, analytical platforms, and community resources that support plant biology research around the world. TAIR spearheaded a collaborative reannotation of the A. thaliana Col-0 reference genome (TAIR12), incorporating advanced long-read sequencing data, refined gene structures, and rigorous expert validation, with input from more than 100 scientists worldwide. This initiative yields the highest-quality reference genome available, bolstering progress in gene function studies and cross-species genomic comparisons.