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.
Genetic Engineering of Sorghum for Reduced Lignin Content and Enhanced Biofuel Efficiency
Transgenic sorghum with reduced lignin content, engineered via RNAi-mediated 4CL gene silencing, improves carbohydrate accessibility and biomass yield for enhanced biofuel production.
Genetic Basis of Inflorescence Adaptation in Chinese Sorghum for Climate-Resilient Breeding
This study reveals how geographic adaptation shapes inflorescence morphology in Chinese sorghum, identifying key genetic regions that could be leveraged to breed climate-resilient, high-yield varieties.
Decoding Phenotypic Plasticity in Sorghum: Genetic and Environmental Interplay for Adaptive Crop Improvement
Scientists researched how phenotypic plasticity in sorghum’s flowering time and plant height, driven by genetic loci and environmental factors like temperature, can be leveraged for predicting crop performance and improving adaptation to diverse and changing environments.
Accelerating Gene Discovery in Sorghum: EMS Mutagenesis and Sequencing Reveal a Conserved Male Fertility Regulator
Researchers demonstrated how coupling EMS mutagenesis with sequencing accelerates gene identification and validation in sorghum, revealing a conserved bHLH transcription factor essential for male fertility and highlighting broader applications for crop improvement and functional genomics.
QTL Mapping of Grain Traits in Sorghum for Enhanced Maotai-Flavor Liquor Production
Zhang et. al. used QTL mapping to identify key genetic traits in sorghum that improve grain characteristics for Maotai-flavor liquor production, offering insights for targeted breeding.
Unlocking the Baking Potential of Sorghum: Research Insights on a Versatile Grain
Sorghum, a climate-resilient crop traditionally used as a staple in Africa and Asia, is gaining attention as a promising ingredient in baked goods across the globe. Despite its widespread cultivation, particularly in drought-prone regions, sorghum remains underutilized in Western food systems—most of it relegated to animal feed. However, a growing body of research is changing that narrative.
CSI Seminar Sakiko Okumoto, May 13 at 11 AM CT
The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Seminar Sakiko. from the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, on Tuesday, May 13 at 11 AM CT. The title of the talk is “Enhancing Biological Nitrification Inhibition activities in sorghum.”
Leveraging Sorghum Biofortification: Grain Color as a Proxy for Carotenoid-Rich Varieties to Combat Vitamin A Deficiency
Developing carotenoid-rich sorghum varieties using grain color as a proxy for carotenoid levels, combined with marker-assisted selection, offers a promising strategy to combat vitamin A deficiency in vulnerable populations.
Advancing Biocuration in the Age of AI: Highlights from the 18th International Biocuration Conference
The 18th annual International Biocuration Conference was held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 5-9. This event brought together biocurators, software developers and users of life sciences and clinical data to share their work, encourage collaboration, and highlight the essential curatorial efforts that support research and innovation across academia, government, and industry.