FGDB

FGDB provides a curated genomic resource for Fusarium graminearum by delivering manually revised gene annotations based on the Broad Institute's FG3 genome sequence to support genomic and pathogenicity research.

Key Features:

• Genome assembly source: Data are derived from the Broad Institute's FG3 genome sequence.
• Manually revised gene set: Annotations result from manual revision that integrates results from various gene prediction tools and comparative data from related species.
• Protein-coding gene count: The curated annotation comprises 13,718 protein-coding genes.
• Revised loci identification: The resource identifies 2,461 genes that are newly discovered or show structural differences relative to previous assemblies.
• Coding sequence standard: The integrated annotation establishes a coding sequence gold standard for the Fusarium genus.
• Expression and probe data: Includes expression data and mappings for Affymetrix GeneChip probe sets.

Scientific Applications:

• Plant pathology: Supports research on the fungal pathogen Fusarium graminearum affecting wheat, barley, and maize.
• Genomics and annotation benchmarking: Provides a reference for gene model quality and comparative genomics within Fusarium.
• Expression analysis: Enables exploration of gene expression patterns and comparative analyses using Affymetrix GeneChip probe set information.
• Bioinformatics research: Supplies curated genomic data for computational analyses and comparative studies.

Methodology:

Annotations were produced by manual revision integrating results from various gene prediction tools with comparative data from related species on the Broad Institute FG3 assembly.