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… Most species are diploids and have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In contrast, many crops have multiple sets of chromosomes (they … information from a sequenced related species – sorghum. The Impact Sugarcane produces 80 percent of the world’s sugar, …

… and help them digest their last leafy meal. In their evolutionary history, these fungi branched off early from aerobic … and because anaerobic fungi can’t harness it, scientists long held that these fungi don’t have the energy to make … dozens of complex natural products, including new ones. The Impact In the past, natural products have been an important …

… Educational training technologies provide opportunities for … describe a workforce development program for higher education that develops skills in fungal biology and genomics.  … in fungal biology, bioinformatics, and genomics.  The Impact For decades, the Department of Energy (DOE) has …

… hermaphrodites, expressing both male and female gametes in one individual. But some, including shrub willow  Salix purpurea , employ the evolutionary strategy we are far more familiar with: … a structure that helps correct deleterious mutations. The Impact Shrub willow and its close relative  Populus …

… In microbial mats, communities of microorganisms live among viruses that infect them. But what trends govern those virus-host interactions? Do generalist viruses run rampant, capable of infecting … they were predicted to simply abide inside their hosts. The Impact Microbial mats are wildly prevalent, containing an …

… chromosomes of Miscanthus arose by ancient hybridization (polyploidy) and insights into the dynamics of gene expression as it grows back vigorously year after year (perenniality). The Impact Among the long-term aims for bioenergy feedstock … DOE Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation, which is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have … of course, the cells of other organisms. As they infect microbes like bacteria, algae and protists, all kinds of viruses impact many ecological processes, including carbon cycles. …

… Chloroplast mimic a platform to capture and utilize carbon in a synthetic fixation cycle. The Science Chloroplasts are the factories in … mimics chloroplast function within a cell-sized system. The Impact Photosynthesis harnesses carbon captured from the … Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility (contract no. DE-AC02-05CH11231) with T.J.E. as grantee. …

… bioenergy crops The Science Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) led a team that  identified a protein … within poplar involved in plant growth, lignin production, and disease resistance.  The Impact With increased lignin and iron, engineered poplar can …

… natural diversity reveals seed dispersal in wild populations for the first time. For years, Elizabeth (Toby) Kellogg … (Danforth Center) drove up and down the highways of the continental United States, occasionally pulling over to the side of the road to collect small …

… 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 … Oh, the magical world of the cow stomach. Rumen – and its microbes – are really a powerhouse. Rumen microbes have the …

… Recent study shows eelgrass has been around about 2.5 million years less than previously believed.  The Science Eelgrass, one of the most abundant plants in the ocean, originated in … Atlantic ocean occurring within the last 40,000 years. The Impact Eelgrass represents one of the largest carbon sinks …