Partial fertility in sorghum cytoplasmic male sterile lines is a complex, environmentally sensitive quantitative trait controlled by many minor-effect loci, which constrains genetic diversity in female parent lines and poses a major challenge for hybrid breeding.
Fine-Mapping Aphid Resistance in Sorghum: Discovery of qMsa-6 and Candidate R Genes for Sustainable Breeding
Researchers identified a novel sorghum aphid resistance QTL (qMsa-6) overlapping RMES1 and highlights SbiRTX2783.06G018400 as a key candidate gene, providing molecular targets for breeding durable, aphid-resistant sorghum.
Genomic Insights into Sugar and Biomass Traits in Sweet Sorghum for Bioenergy Improvement
Researchers identified key genomic regions and haplotypes controlling sugar accumulation and biomass traits in sweet sorghum, providing valuable resources for breeding high-yield bioenergy cultivars.
Machine Learning–Enabled GWAS Dissects the Genetic Architecture of Grain Mold Resistance in Sorghum
Machine learning–driven GWAS reveals novel candidate genes and pathways underlying the complex, polygenic architecture of grain mold resistance in sorghum.
Developmental Dynamics of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity in Sorghum Grain Across Genotypes and Seasons
Researchers analyzed sorghum grain development across genotypes and growing seasons, highlighting differences in grain filling, phenolic compound synthesis, and antioxidant capacity, with phenolic accumulation shifting from early-stage phenolic acids to flavonoid dominance in mature grains.
Optimizing Sorghum for Dual-Purpose Use: Balancing Stover Yield and Feed Quality in Ethiopia
High stover yield sorghum varieties may be lacking in nutritional quality, so dual-purpose variety selection is required to optimize both fodder quantity and feed value for sustainable livestock production.
Identification, Evolutionary Analysis, and Stress-Responsive Roles of the Dirigent (DIR) Gene Family in Sorghum bicolor
Liu et al. systematically identified and characterized 53 DIR genes in Sorghum bicolor, revealing their evolutionary diversification, tissue-specific expression, and key roles in lignin biosynthesis and abiotic stress tolerance, with SbDIR39 and SbDIR53 highlighted as promising targets for crop improvement.
Save the Date! Global Sorghum Conference in Lubbock, Texas, Sept 14-18. 2026
The Global Sorghum Conference will take place at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, September 14–18, 2026. This international event will highlight sorghum’s unique role as The Resource Conserving Crop™ through technical presentations, networking opportunities, and field tours.
Conserved Non-Coding Sequences in Maize: Regulatory Roles and Potential for Crop Improvement
Conserved non-coding sequences (CNS) play a crucial role in maize gene regulation by interacting with chromatin accessibility and epigenetic modifications, offering potential targets for crop improvement through molecular breeding.
Webinar: Profit-Focused Feeding — Sorghum’s Value in Dairy Nutrition
United Sorghum Checkoff, in partnership with Feed Strategy and Feed & Grain, is sponsoring a live webinar, “Profit-Focused Feeding: Sorghum’s Value in Dairy Nutrition,” on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 10:00–11:00 AM ET.