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… . The Science Most species are diploids and have two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In contrast, many crops have multiple sets of chromosomes … and their complex genomes are more difficult to sequence and assemble, in turn limiting the use of modern, …

… “We need those lab studies to really understand what the organisms can do. And we need the field’s context to see why it matters.” As his career progressed, Hungate has … these amazing technologies that the JGI has to identify and sequence who’s making what, that the context at a microscale …

… By studying the structure and function of a cyanobacterial protein, … of that machine — photosynthesizers’ DNA and RNA. These sequences provide a list of machine parts, and an idea of … coding for proteins that are unique to photosynthesizing organisms.  “And perhaps surprising to a lot of people — a …

… A deep dive into microbial genomics reveals one bacterial species is … carbon on earth; because SAR324 — one of the most abundant organisms in the deep ocean — can fix carbon, SAR324 is able … of SAR324 cells and their gene expression, the team then sequenced community genomes and expressed gene transcripts …

… complexity At first glance, the slightly murky waters in the tube look like a scoop of stormwater, complete with … in light of their potential interactions with other microorganisms. “We started this project under the JGI’s … the bacterial cells on the molecular level. They amplified, sequenced and assembled the genomes. In parallel, Gros’ lab …

… Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) that consists of coordinated hands-on experiments across fungal biology teaching labs. The purpose of the program is to: train students … Beyond providing a scalable solution for production of high-quality fungal reference genomes, this program is an …

… Global chocolate brands can’t exist without cocoa According to the  International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), global … to climate change and devastating fungal infections. That’s why Mars, Inc., a maker of chocolate for more than 100 years … through the Cacao Genome Database project. The genome sequence was assembled by the plant team at the  HudsonAlpha …

… The soybean is a crop that could boost biofuels and fertilize fields. So in 2010, the JGI helped publish the original genome sequence for the soybean, Glycine max. With a full genome …

… Analysis reveals cotton genome stability across global lineages . Come harvest time, the cotton fields look like … Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has now sequenced and assembled the genomes of these five cotton … insights on crop improvements at a genetic level, including why having multiple copies of their genomes (polyploidy) is …

… Using a novel computational approach, researchers confirm … the process hinges on referencing to existing genome sequences.  Some of these proteins are what the scientists … is, they are similar to previously known genes from isolate organisms, but we still aren’t sure of their function.  …

… The JGI Project Management Office carries out a number of activities to facilitate … to onboard users and guide them through the process of working with our facility. This includes help with: preparing a Statement of Work, … Please review our FAQ in advance of contacting the PMO office.  …