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Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The … corn variety and protect maize by fending off fungal and microbial infections. Scientists had assumed that maize … of more than a dozen enzymes. But researchers have now revealed that just a handful of enzymes are needed to …

… the JGI accepts proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from potential users who need help translating genomic information into biological function. Through … Genomics call , we look for projects that will leverage the JGI’s DNA synthesis and omics capabilities to …

… cultures reveal they are symbionts and not free-living organisms. The Science Researchers employed multiple … cycle. The JGI is sequencing large numbers of microbes and microbial communities that contribute to carbon cycling, and … the Nha-C cells were interacting with another abundant species in the enrichment cultures,  Hrr. lacusprofundi …

Miscanthus  sequence offers insights into benefits of polyploidy and perenniality. The … known for its ability to grow on marginal lands and to tolerate stressors such as drought and temperatures. Summary … M. sinensis and a tetraploid  M. sacchariflorus , another species of  Miscanthus that was sequenced. Understanding the …