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… evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main ingredients to tackle when it … yield fuels, and removing lignin in order to do so is a resource-intensive process. Now, a new study shows how … The authors acknowledge their funding sources: Office of Biological and Environmental Research of …

… past billion years, fungi have spread quietly throughout our planet. From the deepest ocean floors to Antarctic … estimated 2–6 million species — dwarfing the diversity of plants. To put this evolutionary timescale in perspective, … (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI)’s Fungal and Algal Science Program and JGI users have been at the forefront of …

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… Portal , a pilot download experience accessible from JGI’s plant portal Phytozome . Although the Data Portal is … around the world, the JGI Genome Portal is a critical resource — it provides access to all of JGI’s genomic databases … , serve researchers with unique areas of focus and data and computational needs. Over its 23-year history, JGI has …

… expensive feat thought to be too costly for them. The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the presence of … can breathe oxygen — just like we do. Oxygen is a rich source of energy, and because anaerobic fungi can’t harness … compounds may also be involved in how the fungi metabolize plant biomass, which could inform how scientists can more …

… to enable improvements in microbial oil production. The Science CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful, high-throughput … goal of producing sustainable fuels from alternative sources. Moreover, the team says the approach they used to … to legend, Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four …

… to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The Science Walk in a temperate forest filled with Norway spruce trees, and microbial activity teems beneath your feet. Both bacteria and fungi have genes that can break … for User Science (FICUS; #49499) program and used resources at the DOE Joint Genome Institute and the …

… on JGI policies and practices that affect users and their science including technical capabilities offered, proposal …