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    The Big Deal About Short Plants

    The Big Deal About Short Plants

    FromGenome Insider

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    The Big Deal About Short Plants

    FromGenome Insider

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    Length:
    21 minutes
    Released:
    Jun 9, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Despite their diminutive stature, “short plants” such as mosses could be uniquely powerful in helping scientists link plant genetic sequences to what they do. But sequencing the genome of one short plant — fire moss — has an unexpected hurdle: ginormous sex chromosomes. Find more info on this episode, including the transcript, here.
    Released:
    Jun 9, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (45)

    Stories where genes and genomes are key to solving energy and environment challenges. Hear diverse voices in science talk about their groundbreaking research to better understand — and harness — the superpowers encoded in plants, fungi, microalgae, environmental viruses, and bacteria to contribute to a more sustainable world. Join host Alison F. Takemura, PhD, for regular episodes to get an intimate look at the life around us.