Sorghum submergence tolerance is governed by a WRKY76–miR528–SOD2 regulatory module that controls oxidative stress responses, revealing key molecular targets for improving crop resilience to flooding.
Job Opportunity: Chemist/Technician to Support Barley and Malt Quality Analysis Service and Research Efforts at North Dakota State University
The Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University welcomes applications for a skilled and motivated chemist/technician to support our barley and malt quality analysis service and research efforts in the Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU).
DG1-Mediated Floret Fertility Enhances Grain Yield and Breeding Potential in Sorghum
The DG1 gene in sorghum enhances lower floret fertility through epigenetic regulation, enabling double-grain spikelets that increase yield and hold promise for both crop improvement and liquor production.
The 2026 Annual Maize Genetics Meeting will be held Feb 26-Mar 1 in Cologne, Germany, Abstracts and Registration due Dec 19
The 2026 Maize Genetics meeting, hosted by the Maize Genetics Cooperation, will take place from February 26 to March 1 in Cologne, Germany. The meeting will include invited talks in genetics and plant biology, sessions covering broad subject areas to stimulate new ideas, oral presentation, poster sessions and networking opportunities.
Genetic Dissection of Root Architectural Traits in Ethiopian Sorghum Landraces Reveals Key Loci for Drought Resilience
Multi-locus GWAS of Ethiopian sorghum landraces revealed extensive genetic variation and key candidate genes underlying root architectural traits, providing valuable targets for breeding drought-resilient, water-efficient sorghum cultivars.
Evolutionary, Structural, and Functional Diversification of Polyamine Oxidase Genes Underlying Drought Tolerance in Sorghum
Sorghum polyamine oxidase genes exhibit distinct structural, evolutionary, and regulatory specializations that shape tissue- and genotype-specific stress responses, with SbPAO5 and SbPAO6 emerging as key contributors to drought tolerance and promising targets for crop improvement.
Pangenome-Driven Discovery of Stable dw3 Alleles Enhances Genetic Diversity and Dwarfing Stability in U.S. Sorghum
This study identifies and validates new stable dw3 dwarfing alleles using sorghum pangenome data to improve genetic diversity and eliminate height revertants in U.S. grain sorghum breeding.
CSI Seminar Daran Rudnick, Dec 8 at 11 AM CT
The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) will host a virtual seminar by Dr. Daran Rudnick, Professor and Director of Sustainable Irrigation in the Carl and Melinda Helwig Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Kansas State University Research and Extension, on Tuesday, December 8 at 11:00 AM CT. His talk is titled, “Connecting Sorghum Production to Groundwater Outcomes: Perspectives from TAPS.”
Unlocking Plant Secrets One Cell at a Time: Reflections from GRC 2025
This August, I had the honor of representing the AgBioData Single-Cell Biocuration Working Group at the Gordon Research Conference on “Single-Cell Approaches in Plant Biology” in Portland, Maine. Thanks to the AgBioData Ambassador Award, I joined an incredible community of researchers from August 10-15 to explore how we are revolutionizing plant science by zooming in to the cellular level. Single-cell technologies let us see what individual cells are doing, and the insights are transforming everything from basic biology to crop development.
Linalool-Mediated Defense Mechanisms Underpin Sorghum Resistance to Anthracnose
Linalool enhances sorghum resistance to Colletotrichum sublineola-induced anthracnose by activating salicylic acid–mediated defense signaling and directly inhibiting fungal growth through membrane disruption and oxidative stress.