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… genomic information into biological function. Through our CSP Functional Genomics call , we look for projects that … project goals range from improving crop productivity for bioenergy through enhanced red-light energy capture, …

… The team learned that some bacterial families carry genes for degrading monoterpenes such as α-pinene, as well as genes for breaking down complex plant polymers. These … Stories Behind the Science: Decoding the Genes of Unseen Communities …

… buck. The research team reports that transferring just four genes encoding these enzymes to another plant, such as  … Science Program . And the work is part of a  larger CSP Functional Genomics proposal to understand terpene  … in addition to maize, including the bioenergy crop switchgrass. The team confirmed just how important zealexins are …

… can in turn boost yields for both food and for candidate bioenergy feedstock crops. Summary A plant is like an office … work was partly enabled by a JGI Community Science Program (CSP) proposal led by INRAE’s Francis Martin that contributed … genomes on the JGI data portal MycoCosm . They looked for genes known to be involved in fungal-host interactions and …

… from isolates and single cells. This effort uncovers novel genes, protein families, and pathways, enhancing our … host taxonomy, conjugation potential, antibiotic resistance genes, and ecosystem information. …

… metabolic gene expression helps identify variants in yeast genes. The Science Scientists have developed a more nuanced … allowed researchers to identify variations of essential genes in metabolic networks that were missed using … available for other JGI users outside the realm of bioenergy optimization. Summary Life is all about balance. …

… over 600 million years ago. The Science By studying the genes of land plants’ closest algal relative,  … considered sisters to land plants, based on shared genetic traits and evolutionary lineage. They provide a unique … of these algae and land plants. Researchers identified key genes associated with stress responses and compared them …