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… led by Hao Tan from the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China and involving Francis Martin from the … is triggered when nutrients are acquired from an external source.  The work is part of the JGI’s 1000 Fungal Genomes … by the black morel, as well as the gene-expression programs encoding the biochemical processes unveiled by …

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… on sequenced fungal genomes to classify gene families. The Science As a proof of concept, researchers developed an … nutrients from decaying organic matter (saprobes), and many plant pathogens known to infect most major food crops and … Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility located at Lawrence Berkeley National …

… of peat moss drives insight into carbon storage   The Science Boggy peatlands, which hold much of the Earth’s … mosses.  New research identifies sex chromosomes in the plant and illuminates the significant role sex plays in how … as carbon sinks and minimize their role as carbon sources. Summary Sphagnum, a genus of just under 400 mosses …

… identified a virus protein tied to carbon cycling.  The Science Through a collaborative effort, researchers have … impact on the microbial communities within soil. Using metagenomics, scientists can shed light on hidden components, … second only to cellulose.  Chitin is also a common food source for microbes living within soil. So, the chitosanase …

… genomic coverage. Experts in cultivation and environmental genomics will work together to develop recommendations for … to ensure accurate headcounts. * Optional Dinner and Tour of The Mob Museum on Nov. 5 This optional event includes dinner, distillery tasting, and tours of the Mob Museum and Fremont Street Experience. It …