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TAIR: a resource for integrated Arabidopsis data.
Margarita Garcia-Hernandez1, Tanya Z Berardini, Guanghong Chen
1TAIR, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 260 Panama Street, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. garcia@acoma.stanford.edu
Functional & Integrative Genomics
|November 22, 2002
Summary
The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) offers integrated genomic data for Arabidopsis thaliana, including genes, sequences, and functional annotations. It provides tools like Sequence Viewer and AraCyc for data visualization and stock ordering.
Area of Science:
- Plant Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) is a central hub for genomic data of Arabidopsis thaliana.
- Data is aggregated from diverse sources including the research community, scientific literature, and genome centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an integrated view of genomic, functional, and pathway data for Arabidopsis thaliana.
- To develop and enhance tools for data visualization, analysis, and resource accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Data integration from multiple sources.
- Development of specialized tools such as Sequence Viewer and AraCyc.
- Systematic information extraction from literature and controlled vocabulary development.
Main Results:
- TAIR offers comprehensive data on genes, markers, sequences, stocks, and proteins.
- Enhanced features include functional annotations, genome-wide expression, and biochemical pathway data.
- Integrated ABRC database functions enable direct stock ordering.
Conclusions:
- TAIR serves as a vital, integrated resource for Arabidopsis research.
- Ongoing development focuses on advanced functional genomics data and user-friendly tools.
- The platform facilitates research by providing access to data, tools, and biological materials.
