aligned with Ensembl Genomes since 2011, Fungidb since 2016, and Global Biotic Interactions (GloBI) (since August 2018). All new PHI-base releases are integrated by these independent databases. PHI-base has been cited in over 350 peer reviewed publications. Details on all these publications are cited in the ‘about us’ section of the database. PHI-base is a resource for many applications including: › The discovery of conserved genes in medically and agronomically important pathogens, which may be potential targets for chemical intervention › Comparative genome analyses › Annotation of newly sequenced pathogen genomes › Functional interpretation of RNA sequencing and microarray experiments › The rapid cross-checking of phenotypic differences between pathogenic species when writing articles for peer review PHI-base use has been cited in >500 peer reviewed articles published in International Journals. All these articles are cited in the 'About' section of the database. Several specific improvements to PHI-base are currently supported. The PhytoPath project develops a bioinformatics resource that integrates genome-scale data from important plant pathogen species with the phenotypes captured in PHI-base. Using the Ensembl Genomes browser, PhytoPath provides access to complete genome assemblies and gene models of priority crop and model-fungal and oomycete phytopathogens. An advanced PhytoPath BioMart search tool allows searches across different species of plant pathogens. Funding PHI-base is a National Capability funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), a UK research council. References External links PHI-base Biological interactions Genetics databases Genetics in the United Kingdom Genomics Online databases Pathogenic microbes Plant pathogens and diseases Rothamsted Experimental Station Science and technology in Hertfordshire