A comprehensive analysis identified 112 Sorghum NAC genes, characterized their phylogenetic distribution and structural diversity, and uncovered nine greenbug-inducible SbNAC genes, shedding light on their potential roles in sorghum defense against aphids.
HPC-GVCW: Accelerating SNP Detection in Major Crops through High-Performance Computing and Parallelized Workflows
HPC-GVCW offers a high-performance computing-based workflow for rapid SNP detection in major crops, significantly reducing execution times and facilitating the exploration of genetic diversity essential for molecular-assisted selection breeding programs.
2023 International Year of Millets Webinars Available Online
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023) and, along with stakeholders, organized events and outreach activities. Recordings of their fascinating webinar series, as well as other events and
Unveiling Conservation in Plant Extracellular Vesicle Proteomes: A Sorghum and Arabidopsis Study
This study on Sorghum bicolor and Arabidopsis thaliana extracellular vesicles reveals partial conservation in protein content, providing crucial insights into the dynamic nature of intercellular communication and defense responses in plant cells.
International Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics Conference in Little Rock/Stuttgart Arkansas, Sept 9-11, Abstracts Due June 14
The 2024 International Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics (2024 ISRFG) will be held in Little Rock/Stuttgart Arkansas from September 9-11, 2024. Celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the sequencing of the rice genome, the conference will seek to address the key
CSI Seminar Luis Herrera-Estrella, May 14 at 11 AM CT
The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Luis Herrera-Estrella, President’s Distinguished Professor of Plant Genomics and Director of Institute of Genomics for Crop Abiotic Stress at Texas Tech University, on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:00 AM CT. The title of his talk is “Deciphering Key Regulators Orchestrating Root Penetration in Compacted Soil.”
Empowering Undergraduate Scientists: Crowdsourcing Gene Curation for Precision Biology
Tapping into undergraduate science majors as gene curators presents a promising solution, particularly when integrated into coursework activities.
What are the FAIR Principles?
In the realm of agricultural research, particularly in the sorghum breeding community, the adoption of principles for FAIR data management has emerged as a crucial paradigm shift.
Successful Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America (SICNA) 2024 Meeting Focused on Sorghum: The Adaptable Crop for Diverse Climates, Landscapes, and Markets
An immensely successful and engaging 2024 SICNA meeting was held at Oklahoma City from April 2-4, 2024, in cooperation with National Sorghum Producers.
Maize Genetics Cooperation Virtual Career Development Workshop May 6
The Maize Genetics Cooperation is hosting a virtual career development workshop on Monday May 6, 2024, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT. Arif Ashraf, Assistant Professor of Biology at Howard University, Katie Murphy, Director of Phenotyping at Danforth Plant Science Center,