Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Prolific post-fire persistence: resilience and resprouting in the iconic coast redwood

<title>Abstract</title> Background Historically frequent-fire forest ecosystems are now facing increased size, frequency, and severity of fires attributed to climate change, intensive forest management, and fire exclusion. Understanding post-fire resilience in forest ecosystems i...

Core genome and whole genome multi-locus sequence typing of Cronobacter isolates

ABSTRACT Cronobacter species, especially C. sakazakii and C. malonaticus, are opportunistic pathogens that are linked to severe infections in infants with high case fatality rates. In this study, we investigated whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis approaches, specifically 7-ge...

Projected changes in water demand and potential water savings for US grown rice under alternate wetting and drying practice

In the United States (US), rice production accounts for roughly 10% of global rice trade and contributes more than $34 billion annually to the national economy. Although rice is a critical staple crop for global food security, it has traditionally been cultivated under continuous...