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… link in the evolution and transition of fungi from aquatic to terrestrial habitats. The work is part of the JGI’s 1000 Fungal Genomes Project, which aims to provide genomic information for every family of fungi. In … that the flagellum was retained in some terrestrial fungal lineages for an extended period of time, which would be …

… A fungus relies on bacteria to regulate key components of its reproductive machinery The Science To better understand how beneficial organisms (symbionts) … reproduction, and the reproductive genes they regulate. The bacterial endosymbiont, Burkholderia , is recognized as a …

… of the 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, … Eucalyptus grandis on Phytozome Data portal …

… Large-scale comparative analysis leads to identification of biosynthetic gene clusters for novel … Because most microbes cannot be cultivated under laboratory conditions, their genomes can’t be sequenced using … the tree of life, it’s striking how many uncultivated lineages are only represented by MAGs,” he said. “While …

… and nitrogen, paving the way for future plants and trees to grow. However, fire changes the microbes within the soil. To get a clearer picture of how burned ecosystems return to … samples, they reconstructed and examined over six hundred bacterial genomes — mainly actinobacteria, as well as …

… of conifers–limber pine, Douglas fir and Engelmann spruce–to learn more about conifer needle microbiomes. The survey showed what these microbes are equipped to do on the leaf surface. More specifically, they found … forests and the atmosphere. The team learned that some bacterial families carry genes for degrading monoterpenes …

… Sample Management Group, attended a conference in Florida to discuss a JGI pilot project involving soil sampling in the Florida Everglades to help train the next generation of scientists. She shares … In the summer of 2018, Jonathan Benskin was preparing to teach a second year A-Level Advanced International …

… Congratulations to the JGI’s Tanja Woyke , who has been elected to the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) ! She is among … of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, who spoke at the 2019 New Lineages of Life (NeLLi) Meeting organized by the JGI, were …

… Open Green Genomes hits milestone with C. richardii The Science Fern genomes are huge, and incredibly complex — making it difficult to grasp a deeper understanding of fundamental aspects of … for 35 species representing all major evolutionary lineages in the land plant tree of life. Ultimately, the …