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… Twice each year, the JGI accepts proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from potential users … synthesis and omics capabilities to enhance understanding of gene and genome function.  Below find a list of the final six researchers accepted for 2022. Proposals …

… most harvested crop by tonnage, sugarcane accounts for 80% of global sugar production. A reference genome for the … by an international consortium. With the genetic code of sugarcane, researchers were able to map the location of … included, are polyploid and have multiple copies of chromosomes. Sugarcane accounts for 80% of sugar production …

… really fully exist back then,” said Hal Alper, a University of Texas at Austin professor, “but we really first heard about the JGI synthesis … “I moved to UC Davis in 2014,” recalled Philipp Zerbe of the University of California, Davis. “The work with JGI … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… crop and ornamental seeds sold for the upper Midwest are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying … varieties that have high productivity across a range of environments is becoming increasingly important for food, … means most genes are found as multiple copies across the chromosomes. “In the past, we needed model systems to test …

… Describing the largest analysis to date of the modified DNA base 5mC variations in fungi. The … T or G in a genome sequence can lead to changes in protein structures and functions, but the DNA bases themselves can also be modified. The best-known example of a modified DNA base is a methylation of the base cytosine …

… begins at the forest floor. Within the soil, a microbiome of bacteria, viruses and fungi process carbon and nitrogen, … the microbes within the soil. To get a clearer picture of how burned ecosystems return to health, researchers have taken a look at microbial genomes across a spectrum of burned soils. By connecting microbial genes with …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and … challenges. Viruses are everywhere — in soil, the sea and, of course, the cells of other organisms. As they infect …

… New genomes highlight the diversity of white rot fungi in the genus Lentinula   The Science … Shiitake mushrooms get their name from the same place they often source their nutrients — the shii tree, a Japanese … away in wood, converting it into their own carbon-rich structures, as well as atmospheric carbon dioxide.  Summary …

… Annual Call. “It’s exciting to see the diverse portfolio of successful CSP proposals this year,” noted Tanja Woyke, … large-scale genomic science projects relevant to the DOE’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER) missions in: …

… and outreach efforts, the team aims to broaden awareness of and access to JGI public resources and the DOE mission, as well as help cultivate the next generation of genomic research users, partners, and collaborators.  Ms. … manager for over a decade. Her portfolio spans a wide range of topics beyond translating science, including crafting …

… wants to understand how viruses impact the release of greenhouse gases from Arctic permafrost. But to see what …

… degradation.  “We are  very excited to see the outcome of the innovative research  being proposed by this year’s … CSP investigators,” said Tanja Woyke, Deputy Director of JGI’s User Programs. “Many of these projects are large in scale and involve multiple …