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… bioenergy crops The Science Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) led a team that  identified a protein … Described as the “DOE Tree,” poplar is considered one of the  Flagship Plants for the U.S. Department of Energy … to the controls.  Analyses to understand how the protein influences poplar responses to nutrient stressors involved …

… the fourth Director in its 27-year history. He has a wealth of managerial experience from almost 20 years in the … private sector, as well as research expertise in secondary metabolites and synthetic biology. Dr. Mouncey has a … genetics that started with his education and carried forward into his roles as a senior research scientist at …

… large DOE-funded research programs using mass spectrometry for energy and environmental research, including through the Joint BioEnergy … to link genomes with environments to understand how webs of microbes cycle carbon and sustain biomes via the … at the JGI. Click to learn more about the program's areas of focus, major initiatives and more.  …

… Over the course of eight weeks this past summer, 10 students from UC Merced worked closely with JGI scientists on research projects that contribute to the larger mission … language processing techniques to categorize genetic information. Learn more about their work here in a series of …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have … of biomass which could then be converted into sustainable biofuels . For its importance to the DOE mission, switchgrass is among … P. virgatum on Phytozome …

… recognize that crop varieties grow best in certain regions. Most plant species have adapted to their local environments; for example, crop and ornamental seeds sold for the upper Midwest are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… Maize produces a family of compounds that protects it against infections — using surprisingly few enzymes. The Science Maize ( … revealed that just a handful of enzymes are needed to transform zealexins and related precursors into a bonanza of … AFRI (1758976 to A.H. and E.S.) for sesquiterpenoids, National Science Foundation Plant-Biotic Interactions Program …

… . The Science A team led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley used a multi-omics approach to reconstruct and model gene regulatory pathways used by the … We acknowledge the use of deletion strains generated by Grant P01 GM-068087 “Functional …

… Clarivate Analytics, formerly the IP & Science arm of Thomson Reuters, has …

… In honor of the JGI's 25th anniversary in 2022, we have … within their rumen. There is another climate-minded reason for studying rumen: Livestock live off plant matter, and … methane-emissions as well as efficient engineering of biofuels. Since 2010, the JGI has partnered with researchers …

… Journal publication caps JGI pilot project with fledgling Florida high school scientists. The Florida Everglades evokes images of fanboats skimming over swamps, while alligators peer … this experience. My current career path was heavily influenced by my own high school biology teacher, who helped …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main ingredients to tackle when it comes to breaking down a plant for energy: Cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, … The authors acknowledge their funding sources: Office of Biological and Environmental Research of the U.S. …