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Draft genome of Rosenbergiella nectarea strain 8N4T provides insights into the potential role of this species in its plant host
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Drought re-routes soil microbial carbon metabolism towards emission of volatile metabolites in an artificial tropical rainforest
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An Inside Look at How Plants and Mycorrhizal Fungi Cooperate
… A new view into a symbiosis could offer benefits to address climate change: pulling atmospheric carbon into soil and boosting biofuel … of years, underground fungi have lived in symbiosis with plant roots. Plants provide photosynthesized carbon, while … The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, a DOE Office of Science User Facility …
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Taking Stock of the Known and Unknown Microbial Space
… Metagenomic datasets could help map out microbial diversity hotspots Over the past few decades, advancements in sequencing technologies have led to an abundance of … validation.  Microbes run the world, playing key roles in regulating global nutrient cycles. The information …
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Correlation-based network analysis combined with machine learning techniques highlight the role of the GABA shunt in Brachypodium sylvaticum freezing tolerance
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Halophytes and heavy metals: A multi‐omics approach to understand the role of gene and genome duplication in the abiotic stress tolerance of Cakile maritima
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Variation in Adult Plant Phenotypes and Partitioning among Seed and Stem-Borne Roots across Brachypodium distachyon Accessions to Exploit in Breeding Cereals for Well-Watered and Drought Environments  
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Simon Roux Named 2025 ASM Microbiome Data Prize Awardee
… Congratulations to US Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute (JGI) staff scientist Simon Roux , who … and management best practices that have advanced the microbial sciences. The Prize also recognizes innovative and … Cited Researchers list, and has appeared on the list since 2020. …
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Nigel Mouncey
… Dr. Mouncey joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2017 as the fourth … biology. Dr. Mouncey has a long-standing interest in microbial genetics that started with his education and carried forward into his roles as a senior research scientist at Roche Vitamins, Inc. …
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Eucalyptus grandis MYB‐Like and RAN‐Like Zinc Finger Proteins Display Dual Roles in Regulating Plant Immunity and Symbiosis Pathways
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The Big Deal About Short Plants
… Despite their diminutive stature, “short plants” such as mosses could be uniquely powerful in helping scientists link plant genetic sequences to what …
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Inspiring STEM Careers Through a Hands-on Everglades Microbiome Study
… Journal publication caps JGI pilot project with fledgling Florida high school scientists. The Florida Everglades … the latest molecular techniques to learn more about the microbial communities in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee … Beach County, and particularly about the microbes that play roles in the methane cycle. Their data report, which …
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