Status of Genome Function Annotation in Model Organisms and Crops

Abstract

Since the entry into genome-enabled biology 20 years ago, much progress has been made in determining, describing, and disseminating functions of genes and their products. Yet, this information is still difficult to access by many, especially across genomes. To provide easy access to the status of genome function annotation for model organisms and bioenergy and food crop species, we created a web application (https://genomeannotation.rheelab.org) to visualize and download genome annotation data for 27 species. The summary graphics and data tables will be updated semi-annually and snapshots archived to provide a historical record of the progress of genome function annotation efforts.