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… the slightly murky waters in the tube look like a scoop of stormwater, complete with leaves, debris, and even … Moore Foundation. “We look forward to learning how the characterization of Ca. Thiomargarita magnifica challenges … which is a process analogous to photosynthesis for plants.” Another outstanding question is whether the new …

… – 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 … in the Environmental Genomics & Systems Biology Division of the Berkeley Lab Biosciences Area.] …

… have been elected to the User Executive Committee (UEC) of the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (JGI), a DOE Office of … Baxter is a principal investigator at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, where his group focuses on …

… Dr. Yasuo Yoshikuni has been head of the DNA Synthesis Science Program since 2015. The mission of this program is to harness the power of DNA synthesis, … for non-model organisms, modulating microbe-microbe and plant-microbe interactions in various environments to …

… less fertilizer. Grasses do better in these conditions, so plant biologists James Schable, Guangchao Sun and Vladimir …

… technologies provide opportunities for students and professors alike The Science In  PLoS Pathogens , a team of faculty and researchers describe a workforce development … and genomics.  The Impact For decades, the Department of Energy (DOE) has invested in training the next generation …

… Jan. 12 workshop: The Rapidly Expanding Genomics of Algae   With advances in genomics technologies, keen interest in the bioenergy and biotechnology potential of algae, and sampling of the length and breadth of algal … of the wider genomics community. Jan. 13 workshop: BER Plant Genomic Science In this workshop, we will present …

… What grass is a prized ornamental and a bioenergy plant? Meet Miscanthus , an attractive addition to your … biology and the economic terrain to help make the plant a viable alternative to fossil fuels. …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main … called lignocellulose, are the primary components of hardy cell walls. It’s the cellulose and hemicellulose … The authors acknowledge their funding sources: Office of Biological and Environmental Research of the U.S. …

… Portal , a pilot download experience accessible from JGI’s plant portal Phytozome . Although the Data Portal is … from the other JGI Portals, as well. “For thousands of scientists around the world, the JGI Genome Portal is a critical resource — it provides access to all of JGI’s genomic databases and tools,” noted  Kjiersten …

… Three stories of JGI-supported research, connected to nutrient cycles. … Martin and Lucas Auer discuss their work on communities of forest floor fungi. Allison Joy looks into seagrass … on the symbiotic relationship between mycorrhizal fungi and plant roots.  …

… Genome annotations of two C. citriodora subspecies broaden understanding of the terpene synthase gene family across eucalypt … flavor of wine, terpenes are ubiquitous. A diverse group of plant-produced organic compounds, terpenes play key roles in … Sequencing and assembly data carried out by EMBRAPA as part of the  Corymbia  genome project was supported by FAPDF …