Pearl millet, a resilient C4 crop crucial for food security in arid regions, faces challenges in yield and shelf life due to environmental stresses and rapid flour rancidity, which can potentially be mitigated through genetic engineering targeting phospholipase genes.
Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Sorghum Seed Development for Enhanced Grain Quality and Climate Resilience
Sorghum seed development involves complex molecular processes, including tissue-specific gene expression and metabolite accumulation, which are critical for improving grain quality, yield, and climate resilience.
CSI Seminar next Thursday, Nov.21
Center for Sorghum Improvement seminar: Sorghum Checkoff – Past, Present and Future Thursday, Nov.21 11:00 a.m. CT Brent Bean, Director of Agronomy, United Sorghum Checkoff Program For zoom information check the CSI email or subscribe to the CSI mailing list. Brent
Identification and Functional Characterization of SbPRE Genes in Sorghum: Unveiling the Role of SbPRE4 in Aphid Resistance via Jasmonic Acid Signaling
Researchers from Shijiazhuang, China identified and characterized seven PRE genes in sorghum, highlighting SbPRE4’s role in enhancing aphid resistance through jasmonic acid signaling.
Date Change – CSI Seminar
The date for the November Center for Sorghum Improvement Seminar has been changed to Thursday, November 21st.
Ex-PVP Sorghum Genomes: A Treasure Trove for Breeding and Functional Genomics
Publicly accessible Plant Variety Protection (PVP) lines, now available at Sorghumbase, provide valuable genetic resources for breeding programs aimed at enhancing yield, disease resistance, and climate resilience.
SorghumBase 8.0 Now Live: Expanded Resources and New Genomic Data for the Sorghum Research Community
The SorghumBase team is excited to announce the release of SorghumBase 8.0, an enhanced resource for sorghum genomics data, designed to support research and collaboration within the sorghum community.
Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Regulating Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in Sorghum
LncRNAs play a crucial role in regulating gene expression and enhancing drought tolerance in sorghum by modulating stress-related biochemical and physiological processes.
Comprehensive Characterization of Phospholipase A Genes in Sorghum bicolor: Insights into Growth, Defense, and Stress Response
This study identifies and characterizes 32 phospholipase A (PLA) genes in Sorghum bicolor, revealing their diverse roles in plant growth, defense, and stress response, with significant implications for improving sorghum production in semi-arid regions.
AG2PI Ag Single Cell Workshop Before AGBT-Ag Conference, Mar 29-30
AG2PI is hosting an Ag Single cell workshop titled, “Enpowering G2P in Agriculture: building a collaborative environment for single-cell applications.”