This year’s AgBioData community workshop will be held virtually for three-days from April 29-30 and on May 2 from 9-11 AM CDT.
Genome-Wide Association Mapping in Diverse Sorghum Germplasms Unveils Novel Genetic Loci for Agronomic, Root, and Stomatal Traits
Pilot-scale genome-wide association mapping in diverse sorghum germplasms uncovered 42 significant quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs), revealing novel candidate genes influencing major agronomic, root, and stomatal traits such as plant height, dry biomass, and plant yield.
Deciphering the Molecular Landscape of Bioenergy Sorghum Stems: Insights from Cell-Type-Specific Transcriptomics and Regulatory Networks
Fu et al. utilize laser capture microdissection to dissect and analyze transcriptomes from distinct cell types in bioenergy sorghum stems, revealing intricate gene regulatory networks and molecular mechanisms governing stem development and secondary cell wall formation.
ORISE/USDA-ARS Postdoctoral Scholar Opportunity in Barley and Sorghum Genomics and bioinformatics
The postdoc research will focus on comparative genomics and regulatory architecture in grasses, with a focus on barley and sorghum genetics, and pre-breeding projects, links to cold tolerance, grain quality and disease resistance.
Exciting Updates in SorghumBase 7.0: Empowering Sorghum Genomics Research
We’re thrilled to announce the latest release of SorghumBase, version 7.0, packed with exciting features and invaluable data to fuel sorghum genomics research worldwide. As a USDA-ARS funded resource, SorghumBase has been a cornerstone for the sorghum research community since its public release in 2021. With each iteration, we strive to enhance user experience, expand data offerings, and foster collaboration within the community.
SorghumBase Team at SICNA 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 2-4, 2024
The Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America (SICNA) is being held on April 2-4, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. A SorghumBase workshop will take place on Tuesday, April 2nd from 3:45-5:00 p.m. in Green Country and will include the following
Unlocking Sorghum’s Defense Arsenal: Major Breakthrough in Anthracnose Resistance
Genetic architecture of anthracnose resistance genes (ARG4 and ARG5) shown to confer resistance in SAP135 and P9830. Susceptible varieties lack these genes through presence-absence variation and recessive alleles.
Advancing Maize Genetics: Insights from the 66th Annual Meeting
Experts presented groundbreaking research on databases, gene regulatory networks, and sustainable agriculture practices, shaping the future of maize breeding and genomics at the 66th Annual Maize Genetics Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina.
AG2PI Virtual Field Day: “Phenomic Prediction & Bioinformatic Workflows – AG2PI “Coconut” Grant Outcomes” on Mar. 20, 2024
The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) is hosting a virtual field day, “Phenomic Prediction & Bioinformatic Workflows – AG2PI “Coconut” Grant Outcomes,” on March 20 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT.
CROPS Conference in Huntsville, Alabama, June 3 – 6, Abstracts due Mar 22
The CROPS conference is taking place from June 3rd to 6th at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama. The conference is focused on the application of genomic technology to crop improvement.