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A tall native plant of the North American prairie, switchgrass ( … feedstock. But switchgrass has a complex genome and, as a species, encompasses dizzying diversity. So, a team of …

…   The JGI’s Secondary Metabolites Program focuses on the exploration of … algae and plants. These molecules, which are not essential for fundamental growth, provide critical advantages to the … and their roles in the environment, can unlock new avenues for bio-based products and bioenergy crop enhancement. The …

With a new methodology, scientists are now getting more complete … the  genomes of microorganisms is incredibly useful for understanding the microbiome of the earth, but most species do not grow easily in the lab. To access the genomes …

Gardeners and farmers around the country 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 …

Fungi from herbivore poop make surprisingly complex compounds — an energetically expensive feat thought to be too costly for them. The Science Anaerobic fungi, which die in the … analyses) to break up the compounds and to puzzle out their structures. Their results indicate that anaerobic fungi …

To expand access to integrated data, improve tools and … to both expertise and infrastructure to facilitate these efforts. Particular areas of emphasis will be the development …

On July 8, JGI’s DNA Synthesis Science group held a  JGI Engagement: Accessing … the Community Science Program’s  Functional Genomics call for proposals .  On July 8, JGI’s DNA Synthesis Science … a FedEx package with the sequenced, quality controlled population representing the full library.   … The U.S. …

A nuanced understanding of peat moss drives insight into … by minimizing flood risks and filtering water. Peat formed there over thousands of years sequesters more carbon … hills and valleys, on a smaller scale. Depending on the species, some sphagnum may prefer the dryer, more elevated …

In our warming world, we’ll need corn, sorghum and other crops to grow well in worse conditions: with more … crops.  One grass they studied just happened to be the same species that covered World Cup pitches in 2022.             …