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… time. By collecting data from 27 different poplar ( Populus trichocarpa ) trees, as well as the soil surrounding … wildlife habitats and water-quality regulation. Focusing on the rhizosphere and interactions between the trees, … of analyses that contribute to a sustainable bioeconomy. Summary The 27 samples studied by researchers came from two …

… A fungus relies on bacteria to regulate key components of its … these potential large-scale biodiesel producing fungi. Summary In heritable mutualisms, hosts pass on beneficial … and a part of the oil-producing Mucoromycotina group, about which little is known. The Cornell team cultivated and …

… in mammals: a structure that helps correct deleterious mutations. The Impact Shrub willow and its close relative  Populus trichocarpa,  or the poplar tree, are potential biofuel … guide breeding efforts. For example, discovering genetic markers of sex enables scientists to develop molecular …

… In this role he supervises the Genome Assembly, QA/QC, and User Support Analysis teams. Together, these teams provide analysis support and R&D for production and user science. He received his Ph.D. from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and Cambridge University University in …

… model to study drought tolerance in perennial grasses using Panicum hallii (Hall’s panicgrass), by generating two … for developing methods for converting plant biomass into sustainable fuels for cars and jets. By studying a close … techniques that could be applied to switchgrass. Summary Rising global temperatures are causing extreme weather …

… David Hibbett of Clark University fills us in on the kind of decay that makes shiitake mushrooms special. This week, he and 39 collaborators published a paper tracing how these mushrooms have evolved.  …