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… could be generating these observed patterns. As many other plant species have natural cytotype variation, we also hoped … hundreds of naturally-occurring genotypes (in this case, a plant’s complete genetic makeup) and 10 common gardens. We … like switchgrass respond to pronounced climate shifts. (C4 plants use a more efficient form of photosynthesis that …

… roles in both the carbon and nitrogen cycles, break down plant mass (think biofuels ), enhance plant health, cause diseases, and produce antibiotics. …

… from gut microbes — the bacteria and archaea breaking down plant matter. So since 2010, the JGI has supported …

… The consortium looked at how different bioenergy relevant plants can produce species-specific blends of terpenoids, …

… crop that very efficiently converts solar energy into plant biomass, which can then be crushed to extract the … be further purified to produce alternative biofuels. A C4 plant like sorghum and maize, sugarcane can grow on nutrient-poorer soils and does not need to be planted annually. The modern sugarcane cultivars are …

… Variation — From McClintock to Pangenomes Susan Wessler is plant molecular biologist and geneticist and currently a … these genes can change position within a genome — in plants to see how they impact gene and genome evolution. TEs … for 45% of the human genome and 50-80% of certain plant genomes including maize, wheat and barley. During her …

… work included investigating sphagnum moss and the role the plant’s sex plays in its resiliency, as well as a Nature Plants study identifying colonization patterns in eelgrass . … fungi’s ability to break down lignin , the hardiest of plant components and a key barrier when breaking down …

… were found in diverse habitats including the air, plant rhizosphere, wastewater, and even animal and human …

… in soil and can be used as biocontrol agents and to promote plant growth. It is the largest genus within Actinobacteria …