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… a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( … protect maize by fending off fungal and microbial infections. Scientists had assumed that maize synthesizes these … precursors into a bonanza of diverse structures. The Impact Zealexins belong to a class of chemicals called …

… Call FICUS CSP Large Scale CSP New Investigator CSP Functional Genomics JGI-TMF Critical Minerals and Materials Status CLOSED CLOSED ONGOING ONGOING CLOSED Who Should Apply? Investigators with research …

… over the last  25-plus years since the JGI’s inception, making it possible for researchers to get a close look … than ever before. In 2006, the JGI produced 33 billion base pairs of sequence; by 2023, that number was almost … ecologist and JGI user Trina McMahon has been sampling microbes at Lake Mendota, which borders the University of …

… Populations of Antarctic lake microbial communities change with the seasons. The Science Light-harvesting bacteria (phototrophs) in … clues into a unique environment in the natural world. The Impact From the polar regions to the deep ocean, cold … Antarctic Science program (project 4031). The work conducted by the US Department of Energy Joint Genome …

… Using a novel computational approach, researchers confirm microbial diversity is wilder than ever. Imagine … Nature highlights the vast array of functional diversity of microbes through a novel approach to better understand … of Science User Facility  located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is committed to advancing genomics in …

… Machine learning methods were applied on sequenced fungal genomes to classify gene families. The Science As a proof of concept, researchers developed an algorithm that “taught” a … Genomes Project, including 55 newly-sequenced species.  The Impact The class  Dothideomycetes includes fungi that obtain …

… Team develops a computational pipeline to sift and characterize RNA virus sequences.  … Computational Sieves to Filter Sequences There are more microbes on the planet than particles in a handful of dirt, … and humans, but also microbes whose presence or absence can impact the planet’s nutrient cycles. While most organism’s …

… clearly. The Science The humble lichen is a superorganism: one being that is actually comprised of two (or more) participants. One is a fungus (usually belonging to the ascomycetes, one … of both partners to better understand lichen. The Impact Lichens are a model for inter-kingdom communication …

… The JGI was honored to host some of the brightest minds in genetics as … adjusting the diet of animals can help to lower greenhouse gas emissions, however, it’s too costly to realistically … alone. Viruses infect them, and that can have a great impact on these algal blooms. So Vardi and his group study …

… Over 40 percent of the cereal crop’s genes respond to drought stress. The Science Fields of drooping stalks … Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).     The Impact Half a billion people consider sorghum a staple food … respond to drought conditions, and how these conditions impact the crop and its microbiome. For three consecutive …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have … number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable great science that will help … Fungal Genomes Project.       Francis Martin on the main impact of ectomycorrhizal fungi, excerpted from his talk at …