Table 1.

Goals of the Genome 10K Project (see text for details)

1. Gather and validate voucher biospecimens for whole genome sequencing (WGS)

2. Develop scientific communities around the species, taxonomic groups, and analytical themes (e.g., assembly, annotation, alignment, comparative genomic analyses)

3. Set standards for genome

a. Assembly

b. Annotation

c. Release on browsers

d. Rapid data release

4. Monitor progress on vertebrae WGS projects

5. Raise funds

6. Foster and support other genome consortia, such as the following:

a. Insect 5K (i5K) http://www.arthropodgenomes.org/wiki/i5K

b. Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA) http://www.nova.edu/ocean/giga/

c. Consortium for Snake Genomics http://www.snakegenomics.org/SnakeGenomics/Home.html

d. 1000 Fungal Genomes Project (1KFG) http://1000.fungalgenomes.org/home/

e. NSF Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14533/nsf14533.htm

f. 100K Foodborne Pathogen Genome Project http://100kgenome.vetmed.ucdavis.edu