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In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements … ra-MOR-um) the genus in Latin translates to “plant destroyer” and it has served as just that on a … the organism’s DNA code in tandem with a closely-related plant pathogen species, Phytophtora sojae, which imperils …

JGI innovates protocol revealing how genetic variations in … the JGI’s Community Science Program (CSP) focuses on a fungal comparative ENCODE project known as FUNCODE. “We … species to answer questions about how they break down plant materials, which could be useful for industrial …

… complexity At first glance, the slightly murky waters in the tube look like a scoop of stormwater, complete with leaves, debris, and even lighter threads in the mix. But in the Petri dish, the thin vermicelli-like … which is a process analogous to photosynthesis for plants.” Another outstanding question is whether the new …

… yields a comprehensive tree and soil dataset for understanding the dynamic relationship between poplar trees and their … trichocarpa ) trees, as well as the soil surrounding their roots (known as the rhizosphere), researchers hope this … researchers came from two environments: natural forests and plantations managed through human intervention. By …

Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The … in every corn variety and protect maize by fending off fungal and microbial infections. Scientists had assumed that … of chemicals called terpenes. Terpenes are important in plant growth, defense, and environmental interactions, and …