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… Synthesis Program supports a wide range of projects, from single-gene synthesis to the synthesis of entire chromosomes, advancing the development of biofuels, biochemicals and other bioenergy solutions.  The program has been a pioneering effort in functional genomics since 2012, with a focus …

… Tracing gene regulatory networks in the model fungus  Neurospora … The Impact N. crassa is the model organism for filamentous fungi, all of which contain a wide array of plant cell-wall … of sustainable biofuels and bioproducts. Filamentous fungi are also being used in the biotechnology industry to …

… Fungi from herbivore poop make surprisingly complex compounds — an energetically expensive feat … thought to be too costly for them. The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of oxygen, dwell in herbivore guts and help … was performed under the JGI-EMSL Collaborative Science Initiative and used resources at the DOE Joint Genome …

… research, connected to nutrient cycles. Francis Martin and Lucas Auer discuss their work on communities of forest floor fungi. Allison Joy looks into seagrass meadows' carbon … research on the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots.  …

… A new view into a symbiosis could offer benefits to address climate … with less fertilizer. For millions of years, underground fungi have lived in symbiosis with plant roots. Plants provide photosynthesized carbon, while fungi deliver water and nutrients. In order to do so, these …

… Bacterial enzymes play second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate … activity teems beneath your feet. Both bacteria and fungi have genes that can break down plant fibers. But are … Science Foundation (18- 25706S and 20-02022Y), by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic …

… 25th anniversary. Over the last year, we’ve been revisiting a number of notable achievements that showcase our … of tough plants. Thanks to gut microbes — namely, anaerobic fungi — these animals are able to pry apart plant polymers … use to bust biomass apart. She and her team find these fungi, and their enzymes, primarily in animal poop.  “As an …

… of UC Santa Barbara discuss the importance of studying anaerobic fungi, as well as a recent discovery that turns scientific …

… Uncovering associations between plant roots and fungi that can help … health. The Science Researchers compared the genomes of fungi that colonize Arabidopsis thaliana roots with genomes … The sequencing project was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility, …

… The JGI’s data stewardship expertise and infrastructure enable a broad community of scientists and engineers to leverage our data to develop new algorithms, models and tools in support of DOE mission priorities. Data discoverability … data, open to all researchers. Book a session via the appointment calendar for technical help, feedback or a guided …