Scientists identified a novel grain size QTL (qGS1) in sorghum and proposed Sobic.001G230700 as a candidate gene using integrated BSA-Seq and RNA-Seq analyses, advancing the genetic understanding of yield-related traits.
Genetic Dissection of Dwarfing Traits in Sorghum: Characterization of Dw1–Dw3 and Insights into Polygenic Regulation of Plant Height
This study elucidates the genetic architecture of sorghum plant height by characterizing major dwarfing genes (Dw1–Dw3), revealing their additive effects, allelic diversity, and the potential role of undiscovered minor-effect loci in shaping dwarf phenotypes.
CSI Seminar Shengmin Sang, Sept 25 at 11:30 AM CT
The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) will host a virtual seminar by Dr. Shengmin Sang, Distinguished Professor of Functional Foods and Human Health at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, on Tuesday, September 25 at 11:30 AM CT. Dr. Sang’s talk is titled “Hidden Health Power: How Whole Grain Bioactives Support Personalized Nutrition.”
Adaptive Responses of Sorghum to Combined Drought and Salinity Stress: Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Insights
Sorghum genotypes exhibit adaptations to combined drought and salinity stress, through enhanced antioxidative defense, osmotic adjustment, and stress-responsive gene expression.
Job Opportunity Research Fellow (Genomics) at The University of Southern Queensland, Applications Accepted through Sept 18 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in agricultural science through cutting-edge genomic research? The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow (Genomics) to join our School of Agriculture and Environmental Science in Toowoomba.
Meristem Diversity and Innovation in Cereal Crops: Implications for Architecture, Stress Resilience, and Improvement
This review highlights how cereal-specific meristems, such as those in sorghum, contribute to complex plant architectures and offer new targets for crop improvement through advanced genomic tools.
Proteomic Insights into Sorghum’s Adaptive Responses to Combined Drought and Heat Stress
Researchers investigated sorghum’s proteomic responses to combined drought and heat stress, identifying key differentially expressed proteins and molecular pathways that contribute to its resilience, with insights that may aid future crop improvement.
CSI Seminar Joe Louis, Sept 9 at 11 AM CT
The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) will host a virtual seminar by Dr. Joe Louis, Eberhard Professor of Entomology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, on Tuesday, September 9 at 11:00 AM CT. His talk, titled “Regulation of Sorghum Defenses Against Fall Armyworm,” will highlight ongoing research into the mechanisms underlying sorghum’s resistance to this destructive, polyphagous pest.
Plant Genomes, Systems Biology & Engineering Conference, CSHL Dec 3-6, Abstracts Due Sept 12
The Plant Genomes, Systems Biology & Engineering Meeting will be held December 3–6, 2025 at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Abstract submissions are due by September 12, and regular registration rates are available through November 27 at 5:00 pm ET.
SbC1 as a Key Regulator of Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Stress Tolerance in Sorghum Coleoptiles
Ding et al. identified SbC1, an R2R3-MYB transcription factor, as a key regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis in sorghum coleoptiles, highlighting its role in pigmentation, stress tolerance, and potential applications in crop improvement.