Detecting Responses to El Nino
In coastal environments, little is known about the in situ bacterial response to prolonged warming and nutrient limitation, as well as its corresponding biogeochemical impacts from an El Nino. [Read More]
Apomictic Relatives of Switchgrass
Apomixis, or asexual reproduction through seeds, allows the preservation of hybrid vigor across generations and could have tremendous impact on breeding and seed systems if installed in crops. This proposal seeks to sequence multiple apomict genomes to further enable apomixis gene discovery and comparative genomics within the grass family. [Read More]
Synthesizing Microbial Expansins with Unusual Activities
Expansin proteins from diverse microbes will be synthesized and assayed for their ability to bind to and modify the properties of cellulose and cellulose-related wall polysaccharides. [Read More]
SMARTFARM Metagenome Analysis of Nutrient Cycling
The SMARTFARM CSP builds on the ARPA-E Phase I SMARTFARM project, providing a detailed view of the metagenome found in the soil of bioenergy crop production at multiple sites. [Read More]
Mycorrhizal Fungi for Plant Health
Understanding which species of mycorrhizal fungi are important for plant health by sequencing their expressed RNA. [Read More]
Establishing a Natural Products Genomics Resource Center
Establishing a genomic data resource for the broader scientific community to enable natural product (NP) discovery, characterization, and development for a range of associated applications. [Read More]
New Green Genes
Genomics research on unicellular green algae has not yet reached its full potential. This proposal focuses on sequencing genomes from underrepresented green algae groups. [Read More]
Expanding Genomic Knowledge of Unexplored Cyanobacteria
This proposal focuses on rare cyanobacteria, with the genomic data used for synthetic biology approaches of drug discovery under condition of climate change. [Read More]
Reducing the Complexity of Plant Genomes
Enabling researchers to study the expression of the entire genome of their favorite bioenergy plant through tools to reduce the complexity of the genome. [Read More]
Microbial Carbon Cycling in the Samail Ophiolite
Seeking a better understanding of adaptations necessary for life in active serpentinization sites, and to determine the role of viruses in diversification and liberation of organic carbon. [Read More]
