An improved haplotype resolved genome reveals more rice genes

Abstract

The rice reference genome (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica cv. Nipponbare) has been an important resource in plant science. We now report an improved and haplotype resolved genome sequence based upon more accurate sequencing technology. This improved assembly includes regions missing in earlier genome sequences and the annotation of more than 3,000 new genes due to greater sequence accuracy. This phased genome will be a useful resource for rice research.