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… Accepted proposals emphasize JGI interests in algae and secondary metabolites. A total of 27 proposals have been  approved through the annual  … Initiative. Brassicales is represented by more than 4,700 species, and the proposal focuses on investigating the … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science …

… New evidence shows anaerobic fungi can degrade the hardiest of plant components   The Science There are three main ingredients to tackle when it comes to breaking down a … then monitored changes to the plants’ lignocellulose composition, as well as degradation products that …

… around the country recognize that crop varieties grow best in certain regions. Most plant species have adapted to their local environments; for … crop and ornamental seeds sold for the upper Midwest are often very different than those bred for Texas. Identifying …

… With a new methodology, scientists are now getting more complete genomic results from single cells. The Science Studying 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 …

… Dr. Baumgart joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2018, following his doctoral research in synthetic biology and microfluidics at the University of California, San Diego. As the … sites and which has been applied to a wide range of JGI user science projects spanning bacteria, fungi, and plants. …

… DNA Synthesis Science group held a  JGI Engagement: Accessing Functional Genomics Capabilities Webinar inviting … really fully exist back then,” said Hal Alper, a University of Texas at Austin professor, “but we really first heard … at how different bioenergy relevant plants can produce species-specific blends of terpenoids, naturally occurring …

… Researchers looked across many organisms to see that aminotransferase enzymes have evolved mix-and-match … characteristics — creating many different ways of processing nitrogen. To boost crops more efficiently in … to look at how this enzyme family evolved across 90 species. “One unique thing about this work was our focus on …

… In April 2020, we mark both the 50th celebration of Earth … If you know Joshua Tree, that’s an example of a yucca species. And the cool thing about yuccas is that there are … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility …