Can plants help humans attain a renewable energy future? Can they help lock away more carbon? Xiaohan Yang, a scientist at Oakridge National Laboratory, believes they can. And, what’s more, that using gene editing technology to conscientiously mix traits of different plant species will help us get there. <ul><li><a href='https://jgi.doe.gov/user-science/genome-insider'>Find all episode transcripts on our website</a></li><li><a href='https://jgi.doe.gov/work-with-us/proposals'>Submit a proposal to work with the JGI!</a></li></ul>

Can plants help humans attain a renewable energy future? Can they help lock away more carbon? Xiaohan Yang, a scientist at Oakridge National Laboratory, believes they can. And, what’s more, that using gene editing technology to conscientiously mix traits of different plant species will help us get there. Find all episode transcripts on our websiteSubmit a proposal to work with the JGI!

Can plants help humans attain a renewable energy future? Can they help lock away more carbon? Xiaohan Yang, a scientist at Oakridge National Laboratory, believes they can. And, what’s more, that using gene editing technology to conscientiously mix traits of different plant species will help us get there.&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://jgi.doe.gov/user-science/genome-insider" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find all episode transcripts on our website</a></li><li><a href="https://jgi.doe.gov/work-with-us/proposals" rel="noopener noreferrer">Submit a proposal to work with the JGI!</a></li></ul>

A Plantiful Future: Xiaohan Yang

Stories where genes and genomes are key to solving energy and environmental challenges. Hear diverse voices in science talk about their JGI-supported research to better understand — and harness — the superpowers encoded in plants, fungi, microalgae, environmental viruses, and bacteria to contribute to a more sustainable world.&nbsp;

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Stories where genes and genomes are key to solving energy and environmental challenges. Hear diverse voices in science talk about their JGI-supported research to better understand — and harness — the superpowers encoded in plants, fungi, microalgae, environmental viruses, and bacteria to contribute to a more sustainable world. 

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