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… soybean has desirable properties as a liquid transportation fuel, it simply doesn’t yield enough gallons of fuel per … complete draft genome sequence. At the time, the vital global source of both protein and oil was also the largest … involving rust pathogens. “All along the way, it was just like rediscovering genetics, with the evolution of …

… such as cement or adhesives. Described as the “DOE Tree,” poplar is considered one of the  Flagship Plants for … make them more appealing bioenergy feedstock crops. The trees can be bred to be more resistant to environmental … Lab release  Biologists Engineer Larger, Tougher Crops for Fuel, Bioproducts …

… that could be applied to switchgrass. Summary Rising global temperatures are causing extreme weather events, … drought is an obstacle toward improving crop yields for food and fuel use. In Nature Communications , a team led by … a monthlong drought, and then half the plants were watered just before harvesting. As HAL2 has adapted to severe summer …

… with the poplar, a JGI Flagship Genome and the first tree to have its genome sequenced. Having this first genome … the JGI and the French National Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE). Today, there are nearly 200 … Genome Inside: THE Bioenergy Tree …

… in salt levels, enabling it to take in more nutrients to fuel growth. The Impact Over the last 40 years, summer sea … column. They are also the primary producers in the marine food web, forming the base of the food chain and providing energy …