William C. Nelson

TIGRFAMs and Genome Properties: tools for the assignment of molecular function and biological process in prokaryotic genomes (2007)

Selengut, Jeremy D., Haft, Daniel H., Davidsen, Tanja, Ganapathy, Anurhada, Gwinn-Giglio, Michelle, Nelson, William C., ...

TIGRFAMs is a collection of protein family definitions built to aid in high-throughput annotation of specific protein functions. Each family is based on a hidden Markov model (HMM), where both cutoff...

TIGRFAMs and Genome Properties: tools for the assignment of molecular function and biological process in prokaryotic genomes (2006)

Selengut, Jeremy D., Haft, Daniel H., Davidsen, Tanja, Ganapathy, Anurhada, Gwinn-Giglio, Michelle, Nelson, William C., ...

TIGRFAMs is a collection of protein family definitions built to aid in high-throughput annotation of specific protein functions. Each family is based on a hidden Markov model (HMM), where both cutoff...

Skewed genomic variability in strains of the toxigenic bacterial pathogen, Clostridium perfringens (2006)

Myers, Garry S.A., Rasko, David A., Cheung, Jackie K., Ravel, Jacques, Seshadri, Rekha, DeBoy, Robert T., ...

Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive, anaerobic spore-forming bacterium commonly found in soil, sediments, and the human gastrointestinal tract. C. perfringens is responsible for a wide...

Skewed genomic variability in strains of the toxigenic bacterial pathogen, Clostridium perfringens (2006)

Myers, Garry S.A., Rasko, David A., Cheung, Jackie K., Ravel, Jacques, Seshadri, Rekha, DeBoy, Robert T., ...

Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive, anaerobic spore-forming bacterium commonly found in soil, sediments, and the human gastrointestinal tract. C. perfringens is responsible for a wide...

TIGRFAMs and Genome Properties: tools for the assignment of molecular function and biological process in prokaryotic genomes (2006)

Selengut, Jeremy D., Haft, Daniel H., Davidsen, Tanja, Ganapathy, Anurhada, Gwinn-Giglio, Michelle, Nelson, William C., ...

TIGRFAMs is a collection of protein family definitions built to aid in high-throughput annotation of specific protein functions. Each family is based on a hidden Markov model (HMM), where both cutoff...

Life in Hot Carbon Monoxide: The Complete Genome Sequence of Carboxydothermus hydrogenoformans Z-2901 (2005)

Martin Wu, Qinghu Ren, A. Scott Durkin, Sean C. Daugherty, Lauren M. Brinkac, Robert J. Dodson, ...

We report here the sequencing and analysis of the genome of the thermophilic bacterium Carboxydothermus hydrogenoformans Z-2901. This species is a model for studies of hydrogenogens, which are...

Serendipitous discovery of Wolbachia genomes in multiple Drosophila species (2005)

Salzberg, Steven L., Dunning Hotopp, Julie C., Delcher, Arthur L., Pop, Mihai, Smith, Douglas R, Eisen, Michael B., ...

Background: The Trace Archive is a repository for the raw, unanalyzed data generated by largescale genome sequencing projects. The existence of this data offers scientists the possibility of...

Serendipitous discovery of Wolbachia genomes in multiple Drosophila species (2005)

Salzberg, Steven L., Dunning Hotopp, Julie C., Delcher, Arthur L., Pop, Mihai, Smith, Douglas R, Eisen, Michael B., ...

Background: The Trace Archive is a repository for the raw, unanalyzed data generated by largescale genome sequencing projects. The existence of this data offers scientists the possibility of...

Genomic Insights into Methanotrophy: The Complete Genome Sequence of Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath) (2004)

Naomi Ward, Øivind Larsen, James Sakwa, Live Bruseth, Hoda Khouri, A. Scott Durkin, ...

Methanotrophs are ubiquitous bacteria that can use the greenhouse gas methane as a sole carbon and energy source for growth, thus playing major roles in global carbon cycles, and in particular,...

Genomic Insights into Methanotrophy: The Complete Genome Sequence of Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath) (2004)

Ward, Naomi, Larsen, Øivind, Sakwa, James, Bruseth, Live, Khouri, Hoda, Durkin, A. Scott, ...

Methanotrophs are ubiquitous bacteria that can use the greenhouse gas methane as a sole carbon and energy source for growth, thus playing major roles in global carbon cycles, and in particular,...

Genomic Insights into Methanotrophy : the Complete Genome Sequence of Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath) (2004)

Ward, Naomi, Larsen, Øivind, Sakwa, James, Bruseth, Live, Khouri, Hoda, Durkin, A. Scott, ...

Methanotrophs are ubiquitous bacteria that can use the greenhouse gas methane as a sole carbon and energy source for growth, thus playing major roles in global carbon cycles, and in particular,...

Phylogenomics of the reproductive parasite Wolbachia pipientis wMel: A streamlined genome overrun by mobile genetic elements (2004)

Wu, Martin, Sun, Ling V., Vamathevan, Jessica, Riegler, Markus, Deboy, Robert, Brownlie, Jeremy C., ...

The complete sequence of the 1,267,782 bp genome of Wolbachia pipientis wMel, an obligate intracellular bacteria of Drosophila melanogaster, has been determined. Wolbachia, which are found in a...

Phylogenomics of the Reproductive Parasite Wolbachia pipientis wMel: A Streamlined Genome Overrun by Mobile Genetic Elements (2004)

Wu, Martin, Sun, Ling V., Vamathevan, Jessica, Riegler, Markus, Deboy, Robert, Brownlie, Jeremy C., ...

The complete sequence of the 1,267,782 bp genome of Wolbachia pipientis wMel, an obligate intracellular bacteria of Drosophila melanogaster, has been determined. Wolbachia, which are found in a...

Phylogenomics of the reproductive parasite Wolbachia pipientis wMel: a streamlined genome overrun with mobile genetic elements (2004)

Wu, Martin, Sun, Ling V., Vamathevan, Jessica, Riegler, Markus, Deboy, Robert, Brownlie, Jeremy C., ...

The complete sequence of the 1,267,782 bp genome of Wolbachia pipientis wMel, an obligate intracellular bacteria of Drosophila melanogaster, has been determined. Wolbachia, which are found in a...

Whole genome comparisons of serotype 4b and 1/2a strains of the food-borne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes reveal new insights into the core genome components of this species (2004)

Nelson, Karen E., Fouts, Derrick E., Mongodin, Emmanuel F., Ravel, Jacques, DeBoy, Robert T., Kolonay, James F., ...

The genomes of three strains of Listeria monocytogenes that have been associated with food‐borne illness in the USA were subjected to whole genome comparative analysis. A total of 51, 97 and 69...

The genome sequence of Bacillus cereus ATCC 10987 reveals metabolic adaptations and a large plasmid related to Bacillus anthracis pXO1 (2004)

Rasko, David A., Ravel, Jacques, Økstad, Ole Andreas, Helgason, Erlendur, Cer, Regina Z., Jiang, Lingxia, ...

We sequenced the complete genome of Bacillus cereus ATCC 10987, a non‐lethal dairy isolate in the same genetic subgroup as Bacillus anthracis. Comparison of the chromosomes demonstrated that...

MARKETS FOR NORTHERN PLAINS AQUACULTURE--CASE STUDY OF TILAPIA

Golz, Theresa K., Nelson, William C.

The purpose of this study is to identify and investigate alternative fresh and frozen fillet markets for tilapia within the region. The competition for this market is primarily an imported product...

Management Systems for Profit and Soil Conservation: Case Study of Muskrat Lake Watershed, North Dakota

Ali, Mir B., Nelson, William C., Johnson, Roger G., Deibert, Edward J.

This report presents the effects of alternative crop and soil management systems on annual soil losses and revenues by land class and by farm in the Muskrat Lake Watershed, Mountrail County of North...

Effects of Alternative Cropping Patterns and Management Decisions on Soil Erosion and Revenue, Region VII, North Dakota

Ehni, Rodney J., Ogaard, Louis A., Nelson, William C.

This report focuses on the economic impact of selected agricultural management policies and the corresponding effect upon soil erosion.

Rural Water Users Association in North Dakota: Why? How? Who?

Nelson, William C., Hoffman, Clayton O.

Rural water systems are multiplying rapidly in North Dakota, bringing water to rural residents who previously had to haul water in by truck or trailer. The authors hope that this report will help to...

Economic Value of Wildlife in the Lower Sheyenne River Basin: Comparison of Four Measurement Techniques

Leitch, Jay A., Nelson, William C.

Wildlife is continually being reduced in numbers due to man's activities which are competitive with wildlife for the use of land. The authors hope that this report will assist individuals and groups...

Environmental Trade-Offs in the Lower Sheyenne Valley

Leitch, Jay A., Nelson, William C.

Environmental issues are a major part of natural resource decisions. They frequently are discussed solely on an emotional level due to the paucity of information. The authors believe the technique...

Economic and Environmental Effects of Agricultural Management Decisions in the Lower Sheyenne River Basin

Ehni, Rodney J., Nelson, William C.

Land use and water quality are two topics which individually receive much attention, yet are very interdependent. The purpose of this report is to analyze the relationship between land use and water...

Marketing Sustainable and/or Organic Products in Small Metro Areas

Nelson, William C., Coyle, Kathy

Substantial progress was made to establish a market for organic and non-certified organic produce in the Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN area. Partnerships were established early-on with two local grocery...

TOURISM POTENTIAL IN NORTH DAKOTA WITH EMPHASIS ON SOUTHWEST N.D.

Coyle, Kathy, Nelson, William C.

This report evaluates tourism potential in North Dakota with special emphasis on southwest North Dakota. A survey of 808 Fargo residents in the summer of 1998 revealed strongest likes, dislikes, and...

Germ Warfare in a Microbial Mat Community: CRISPRs Provide Insights into the Co-Evolution of Host and Viral Genomes

Heidelberg, John F., Nelson, William C., Schoenfeld, Thomas, Bhaya, Devaki

CRISPR arrays and associated cas genes are widespread in bacteria and archaea and confer acquired resistance to viruses. To examine viral immunity in the context of naturally evolving microbial...

Genome Degradation in Brucella ovis Corresponds with Narrowing of Its Host Range and Tissue Tropism

Tsolis, Renee M., Seshadri, Rekha, Santos, Renato L., Sangari, Felix J., Lobo, Juan M. García, De Jong, Maarten F., ...

Brucella ovis is a veterinary pathogen associated with epididymitis in sheep. Despite its genetic similarity to the zoonotic pathogens B. abortus, B. melitensis and B. suis, B. ovis does not cause...

Three Genomes from the Phylum Acidobacteria Provide Insight into the Lifestyles of These Microorganisms in Soils▿ †

Ward, Naomi L., Challacombe, Jean F., Janssen, Peter H., Henrissat, Bernard, Coutinho, Pedro M., Wu, Martin, ...

The complete genomes of three strains from the phylum Acidobacteria were compared. Phylogenetic analysis placed them as a unique phylum. They share genomic traits with members of the Proteobacteria,...