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… that crop varieties grow best in certain regions. Most plant species have adapted to their local environments; for … found as multiple copies across the chromosomes. “In the past, we needed model systems to test genetic hypotheses in species with large and …

… event will bring together researchers across major ecosystems and disciplines who are developing and applying laboratory ecosystems to help transition microbiome science from largely … is inspired by the vision of standardized fabricated ecosystems (EcoFABs) designed for precise manipulation and …

… – that’s managed to have a big impact. UC Berkeley plant biologist Sabeeha Merchant explains why she works on … and what it has to teach us about other organisms – like plants. [ Editor’s Note: Merchant is also a faculty scientist in the Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology Division of the Berkeley Lab Biosciences …

… to spring. These biodiversity hotspots harbor specialized microbial communities living in extreme conditions. The … a complex pattern of evolution for genes related to eating plant compounds in both the oceanic and hot spring  … diverse metabolic capabilities offer insights into how microbial processes might be harnessed for applications …

Soil Microbiome SFA. She serves as Secretary within the Microbial Ecology Section of the Ecological Society of … influence biogeochemical cycles in soils and sediments and plant-microbial interactions in crops. He has been a PI or … who has been an active user of the JGI at any time in the past two fiscal years is eligible for election to the UEC. …