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Before 2006, Olpidium was one of the many obscure fungi of Chytridiomycota (the “chytrids”).  A collaborative … multiple times in order to obtain enough zoospores. DNA and RNA samples generated from the zoospores were then … remained largely untouched until seven years later. In 2018, as members of the ZyGoLife consortium , my colleagues …

The Impact N. crassa is the model organism for filamentous fungi, all of which contain a wide array of plant cell-wall … Program through a proposal akin to the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project, which is aimed at determining … a Joint Genome Institute Community Science Program grant (CSP 982), and funds from the Fred E. Dickinson Chair of Wood …

… genomic information into biological function. Through our CSP Functional Genomics call , we look for projects that will leverage the JGI’s DNA synthesis and omics capabilities to enhance …

… or fungal metabolism by microbes, will have a functional role. We started from that. Evolution doesn’t invent stuff … that people are using in the clinics were kind of kidnapped from nature without paying attention to the … metabolomics, and natural products in plants, fungi, and microorganisms. If you want to collaborate, let …

… on an accelerated timeline as compared with the standard CSP projects. In addition, they must utilize a broad range … technologies available at JGI and EMSL such as DNA-SIP, Protein SIP, Flux Balance analysis with …

Describing the largest analysis to date of the modified DNA base 5mC variations in fungi. The Science Changing an A, … The best-known example of a modified DNA base is a methylation of the base cytosine at the 5th position on its … the pathogens evade a plant’s defenses. Understanding the role of transposons and 5mC in fungi could help researchers …

Pro Tips for Successful Community Science Program (CSP) Applications Webinar inviting researchers to submit white papers to the CSP  New Investigator call for proposals.  Tips: Contact us … if you have questions about how KBase can support your CSP data. The proposal call is open year-round, but …

Bacterial enzymes play second fiddle to those from fungi when it comes to breaking down tough plant fibers. The … So, to be able to identify proteins, the team compiled DNA sequences (metagenomes) and messenger RNA sequences … , the team found that fungi are playing a bigger role in soil decomposition processes than expected. The …

Uncovering associations between plant roots and fungi that can help or harm plant host health. The Science … fungi and bacteria can thrive in plant roots. They play key roles in maintaining the plant’s health and diversity, which … work was partly enabled by a JGI Community Science Program (CSP) proposal led by INRAE’s Francis Martin that contributed …

On July 8, JGI’s DNA Synthesis Science group held a  JGI Engagement: … described in this webinar only offered through the CSP Functional Genomics call? A(nswer): It’s also possible … capabilities in other calls such as the  annual large-scale CSP call or through the  “Facilities Integrating …