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… work included investigating sphagnum moss and the role the plant’s sex plays in its resiliency, as well as a Nature Plants study identifying colonization patterns in eelgrass . … of plant components and a key barrier when breaking down biomass. He was also senior author on a study which …

… the evolutionary past may hold key insights. The way that plants process nutrients has a rich back story — they rely … on enzymes that have been evolving for billions of years. However, these enzymes are often loosely understood, leaving … (ATs). These enzymes play a crucial role in how an organism processes both carbon and nitrogen. This …

… Researchers start pinning down how a fungal symbiont spurs growth of poplar, a potential … organic matter, or as an endophyte, living between a plant’s root cells. The fungus is almost always found among … U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). By better understanding how poplar responds to its intimate associations with …

… Mikes worked with mentors Yi Zhai and John Vogel from the Plant Functional Genomics Group to study the effects of  … plant root exudates on the plant microbiome. This year, however, there was a new aspect to the project - they also … The more specific goal of the project is to determine how mutations in plant transporter genes affect microbiome …

… presented and attended meetings around the world to showcase the JGI’s science and what we enable for our users. … I can say that a key area for the JGI’s evolution is in how we manage our data and how we can make this more accessible to our users. We will …

… How sex chromosomes “older than dinosaurs” could help … The Science The fire moss Ceratodon purpureus is a short plant with a complex genome . Now, high-quality reference … could benefit candidate biofuel crops. Summary On the TV show “Antiques Roadshow,” the guests are often both surprised …

… we have revisited a number of notable achievements that showcase our collaborations and capabilities to enable great … use Phaseolus as a test model quite frequently for R&D in plant genomics, because it is an inbred dicot,” Schmutz explained, meaning the plant’s reduced genetic diversity makes it easier to …