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… users and their science including technical capabilities offered, proposal review procedures, and the annual user … recommendations to the JGI regarding technical capabilities offered, including areas where more or less capacity is … annual JGI User Meeting, as well as input on other aspects of the meeting such as duration, location, and cost; …

… The Fungal & Algal Program explores the vast diversity of fungi and algae to unlock their potential for bioenergy, … and bioproducts. By sequencing and analyzing the genomes of these organisms, the program investigates the biological … into practical applications, including sustainable biofuels, biomaterials, natural products, and environmental …

… work with undergraduates in the analysis and publication of the claimed genome sequences. This opportunity, provided … by the Joint Genome Institute, builds upon thousands of microbial genomes that have been sequenced by the JGI though not formally analyzed or published.  The purpose of the program is to: Build curiosity and illustrate the …

… Secondary Metabolites Program focuses on the exploration of secondary metabolites across bacteria, fungi, algae and … advantages to the organisms producing them, and are often involved in defense, nutrient acquisition and … their potential applications in the bioeconomy including biofuels, biochemicals and sustainable agriculture. …

… to current problems facing humanity. A major focus are biofuel feedstock species and plant-microbe interactions, … a plant based bioeconomy where plants are a major source of chemical production and contribute to a healthier planet … The Plant Program advances our understanding of plants’ biological and ecological roles to foster …

… leads to identification of biosynthetic gene clusters for novel secondary metabolites for multiple applications. The … , the team focused on Actinobacteria ( Actinomycetota ), a group of bacteria with diverse metabolic activities. Found … – and could have applications in many fields. The team discovered that rampant horizontal gene transfer and …

… campus. Organized every two years since 2018, the goal of this symposium is to bring together a “Viral Ecogenomics” … uncultivated viral diversity, understand the role of viruses in natural ecosystems, and functionally explore … discoveries related to functional characterization of novel viral diversity, molecular mechanisms of virus-host …