Each reference tree in T-BAS has a unique accession number for citation. Retrieve trees by entering the accession number in the T-BAS search box, or find it under the Tree Data tab on the guide page. In manuscripts, include the dataset citation (with DOI) in the References and the tree accession number in the Methods.
Citing the T-BAS reference tree datasets
Carbone, I., & White, J.B. (2025). T-BAS reference tree datasets [Data set]. T-BAS.
https://doi.org/10.52750/634503
Citing a specific tree
Tree used:Fungi_v3, T-BAS accession 4D2ZPWQH (Carbone & White, 2025)
If your tree has its own publication or DOI
Tree used:Fungi_v3, T-BAS accession 4D2ZPWQH (Author et al., YEAR; Carbone & White, 2025)
If your tree expands a previously published tree
Tree used:Fungi_v3, T-BAS accession 4D2ZPWQH (expanded from James et al., 2006; Carbone & White, 2025)