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. <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>

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 all episode transcripts on our websiteSubmit a proposal to work with the JGI!

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.&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>

The Big Deal About Short Plants

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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