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… Despite their diminutive stature, “short plants” such as mosses could be uniquely powerful in helping scientists link plant genetic sequences to what they do. But sequencing the genome of one short plant — fire moss — had an unexpected hurdle: ginormous sex …

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… terpene synthase gene family across eucalypt lineages. The Science From the distinct smell of eucalyptus to the flavor of wine, terpenes are ubiquitous. A diverse group of plant-produced organic compounds, terpenes play key roles in … between the two species. The work was reported in the journal Heredity . In order to understand the gene expression …

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… revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable great science that will help solve energy and environmental … ra-MOR-um) the genus in Latin translates to “plant destroyer” and it has served as just that on a …

… it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( Zea mays ) produces a plethora of … of chemicals called terpenes. Terpenes are important in plant growth, defense, and environmental interactions, and … buck. The research team reports that transferring just four genes encoding these enzymes to another plant, such as  …

… Open Green Genomes hits milestone with C. richardii The Science Fern genomes are huge, and incredibly complex — … fundamental aspects of fern biology and, more broadly, land plant evolution. Recent findings in Ceratopteris richardii … secondary metabolites and associated genes are great resources for bioremediation, new agricultural applications or …

… between poplar trees and their microbial partners. The Science To help better understand how ecosystems work and … researchers came from two environments: natural forests and plantations managed through human intervention. By … trees. The data set generated is 25 terabytes in size. Resources for genomic sequencing, analysis and characterization …

… On July 8, JGI’s DNA Synthesis Science group held a  JGI Engagement: Accessing Functional Genomics Capabilities Webinar inviting researchers to submit … The consortium looked at how different bioenergy relevant plants can produce species-specific blends of terpenoids, …