Tracking & Subduing the Plague of California’s Oak Woodlands
From genome to community science: a UC team oversees engagement activities to control the spread of sudden oak death. [Read More]
Content Tagged "jgi25"
JGI at 25: Mapping Switchgrass Traits with Common Gardens
Long-term research investments in switchgrass genomics are helping these grasses become a key player in biomass-based fuels. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Following Fungi that Pry Apart Plant Polymers
To make fuels and chemicals from plants, we’ll need new ways of processing bark, shoots and leaves. Hear from JGI User Michelle O’Malley about the gut fungi that could be the key to better biomass breakdown. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Using team science to build communities around data
Researchers are forming communities to generate high quality genomes in partnership with the JGI to benefit scientists around the world. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Expanding Metagenomics to Capture Viral Diversity
Since 2016, the JGI has leveraged their work as pioneers in metagenomics to boost understanding of environmental viruses. At the time, the JGI expanded its existing Integrated Microbial Genomes & Microbiomes database to include a dedicated section for viruses; the latest release of IMG/VR currently features over 15 million viral genomes. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Cow rumen and the early days of metagenomics
The dataset from a 2011 paper identifying microbial genes in cow rumen is now used for a hands-on undergraduate research course at four universities. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Stories from Intern Alumni
Hands-on experience can be life changing for students. Hear former JGI interns share how these experiences have influenced their career journeys. [Read More]
JGI at 25: Fueling investigation into methane-making microbes
In 2018, the JGI helped assemble the Hungate1000 catalog. To date it is the single largest effort to provide a cataloged and curated culture and genome sequence resource of rumen microorganisms. [Read More]
JGIota: Looking Back at Methane-Making Microbes
Since 2010, the JGI has supported researchers studying microbial methane-makers. Eventually, that could help us dial back their emissions, while still producing things like meat, milk, and wool. [Read More]
RECAP: 2022 Annual Meeting features historical perspectives on JGI’s 25 years
As part of the JGI’s 25th anniversary celebration, the 2022 Annual Meeting featured speakers whose talks shed light on how the JGI was established, all that it has contributed, and what they’re excited about in JGI’s future. [Read More]
