Mitochondria in cells generate energy for the cell and play roles in metabolism and programmed cell death. Not all mitochondria are the same — plant mitochondria are quite different from animal mitochondria. New research from the UC Davis Genome Center and partnering universities shows just how different.
The coast redwood and giant sequoia trees' mega-genomes have been sequenced by David Neale and his team, bringing modern tools to redwood conservation efforts.
