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S&T and Oak Ridge Lab are conducting lab tests simulating field conditions by blowing diesel exhaust at technology detecting plant-disease scent molecules. Find out why ➡️ bit.ly/4ipkiz7 #NationalAgriculture

S&amp;T and <a href="/ORNL/">Oak Ridge Lab</a> are conducting lab tests simulating field conditions by blowing diesel exhaust at technology detecting plant-disease scent molecules. Find out why ➡️ bit.ly/4ipkiz7 

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ORNL researchers are studying plant-microbe interactions that play a big role in plant growth, health and resilience. Learn more ⤵️ ornl.gov/news/microbes-…

ORNL researchers are studying plant-microbe interactions that play a big role in plant growth, health and resilience. Learn more ⤵️
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ORNL scientists are simulating real-world conditions for lab-assembled groups of microbes to simplify underground populations and better understand key interactions between plants and microbes ⤵️ ornl.gov/news/microbes-…

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Tiny organisms help plants grow stronger and adapt to stress, so ORNL scientists are using advanced phenotyping tools and high-tech imaging to dig into plant-microbe partnerships to better understand these interactions. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov

Tiny organisms help plants grow stronger and adapt to stress, so ORNL scientists are using advanced phenotyping tools and high-tech imaging to dig into plant-microbe partnerships to better understand these interactions. Learn more:  pmiweb.ornl.gov
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Decoding biological complexity with next-gen mass spectrometry: Oak Ridge Lab’s Bob Hettich shares how advanced mass spectrometry could accelerate discoveries, from supporting the domestic bioeconomy to enhancing plant health. Read more: ornl.gov/news/robert-he…

Decoding biological complexity with next-gen mass spectrometry: <a href="/ORNL/">Oak Ridge Lab</a>’s Bob Hettich shares how advanced mass spectrometry could accelerate discoveries, from supporting the domestic bioeconomy to enhancing plant health. Read more: ornl.gov/news/robert-he…
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Jesse Labbé, ORNL’s new Biosciences Division director, sees enormous potential to use the power of biology to solve challenges in manufacturing, improve energy and food crops, treat disease and detect security threats at the nation’s borders. Read more ⤵️ ornl.gov/news/jesse-lab…

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From discovery to real-world impact: ORNL’s new Biosciences Division director, Jesse Labbé believes in leveraging biology, computation and engineering to unlock new solutions for health, security and U.S. competitiveness. Learn more ⤵️ ornl.gov/news/jesse-lab…

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What happens beneath the surface matters. ORNL scientists are simulating real-world conditions for lab-grown microbial communities to better understand plant-microbe partnerships that support plant growth, health and resilience. Learn more 👇 ornl.gov/news/microbes-…

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New instruments can help ORNL scientists better understand the microbial communities that live in plant roots. Read more about next-gen mass spectrometry is accelerating discoveries that can enhance plant health and support the nation’s bioeconomy: ornl.gov/news/robert-he…

New instruments can help ORNL scientists better understand the microbial communities that live in plant roots. Read more about next-gen mass spectrometry is accelerating discoveries that can enhance plant health and support the nation’s bioeconomy: ornl.gov/news/robert-he…
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ORNL scientists devised a method to identify genes that can be suppressed to customize microbes for biotechnology applications. ⤵️ ornl.gov/news/subtle-ed…

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ORNL researchers are using advanced tools like AI and exascale computing to investigate the beneficial partnerships plants form with microbial communities that help them respond to common stressors like heat and drought. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov

ORNL researchers are using advanced tools like AI and exascale computing to investigate the beneficial partnerships plants form with microbial communities that help them respond to common stressors like heat and drought. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov
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Faster fine-tuning for better biotech: A powerful technique provides more insights into gene functions than traditional genome editing, accelerating scientists' ability to customize microbes for biotechnology applications. 🦠🧬 Learn more ⤵️ ornl.gov/news/subtle-ed…

Faster fine-tuning for better biotech: A powerful technique provides more insights into gene functions than traditional genome editing, accelerating scientists' ability to customize microbes for biotechnology applications. 🦠🧬

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Meet Jesse Labbé — the new director of ORNL’s Biosciences Division. He’s bringing fresh ideas to the lab’s world-class science, focusing on how biology, AI, and engineering can solve big challenges in health, energy, and national security. Read more ⬇️ ornl.gov/news/jesse-lab…

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ORNL scientists are investigating interactions between plants and microbes, using tools like gas chromatography mass spectrometry to get molecular insights into how microbes and plants work together to respond to common environmental stressors. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov

ORNL scientists are investigating interactions between plants and microbes, using tools like gas chromatography mass spectrometry to get molecular insights into how microbes and plants work together to respond to common environmental stressors. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov
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New innovations in gene-silencing technology, better #Biotechnology ⤵ ORNL scientists in collaboration with CU Boulder 🦬 recently illuminated new pathways for modifying microbial behavior for various biotechnological applications. bioengineer.org/minor-adjustme…

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ORNL researchers are digging deep into plant-microbe interactions. Understanding these interactions lays the groundwork for engineering more resilient crops to support a stronger, more secure energy future for the nation. Learn more about the research: pmiweb.ornl.gov

ORNL researchers are digging deep into plant-microbe interactions. Understanding these interactions lays the groundwork for engineering more resilient crops to support a stronger, more secure energy future for the nation. Learn more about the research: pmiweb.ornl.gov
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For 40 years, ORNL’s biological monitoring program has advanced biodiversity monitoring breakthroughs, including innovative systems using robotics and AI for environmental sampling and species identification. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/45rYmjh

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Beneath every plant, there are trillions of tiny microbes 🌱🦠 ORNL scientists are digging deep to uncover how these microscopic communities influence plant growth, health, and resilience to boost the productivity of food and energy crops. Read more: pmiweb.ornl.gov

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At ORNL, researchers are taking a closer look at beneficial plant-microbe relationships. Understanding these interactions could help scientists engineer drought-tolerant crops for a stronger, more secure energy future. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov

At ORNL, researchers are taking a closer look at beneficial plant-microbe relationships. Understanding these interactions could help scientists engineer drought-tolerant crops for a stronger, more secure energy future. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov
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Mini microbes can contribute to plant health and survival—and ORNL scientists are digging deeper to find out how. The research could unlock the potential to engineer crops that tolerate tough conditions like drought or poor soil. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov

Mini microbes can contribute to plant health and survival—and ORNL scientists are digging deeper to find out how. The research could unlock the potential to engineer crops that tolerate tough conditions like drought or poor soil. Learn more: pmiweb.ornl.gov