Natural Prodcast guest Cassandra Quave makes the case for investigating the chemistries and pharmacological promise of plants.
Calculating the Costs of Multiple Switchgrass Gene Copies
In the following guest piece on a recent PNAS article, researchers describe the costs associated with switchgrass adaptations to expand its habitat range.
The Power of One, Amplified
Researchers showed that large-scale single cell genomics can add significant value when used in complementarity with metagenomic sequencing.
JGI at 25: Roots of a Mutualist Relationship
As part of JGI’s 25th anniversary, a look back on the first genome sequence of a mycorrhizal fungus, Laccaria bicolor.
Fungal Friends or Foes in Plant Roots
Fungi colonizing Arabidopsis thaliana roots have gene families that help determine if these fungi act as friends or foes.
From Intern to Published Scientist: The Journey of a JGI-UC Merced Intern
Rhondene Wint’s summer project through the JGI-UC Merced internship program grew into a three-year research endeavor, resulting in a recent publication.
A Plant Root Atlas for Tracking Developmental Trajectories
Researchers have developed an atlas that maps gene expression patterns in the Arabidopsis root from single root cell profiles.
Jane Grimwood Named HudsonAlpha Genomics Chair
Jane Grimwood was named the Loretta Purdy Spencer Chair in Genomics at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. Co-director of the HudsonAlpha Genome Sequencing Center, she also heads the JGI Library Construction group.
Digging into Microbial Ecosystems Deep Underground
Microbiome researchers Mike Wilkins and Kaela Amundson at Colorado State University are studying microbial ecosystems deep underground.
Genome Insider S2 Episode 10: Filling in the Plant Tree of Life
In this episode, hear about a project that aims to unlock innovations in plants that could drive more productive food, medicine, and bioenergy crops.