The Bioinformatics workshop included a SorghumBase talk by Janeen Braynen, a member of Doreen Ware’s lab at CSHL.
Whole-genome sequencing of 400 Sorghum Association Panel (SAP) accessions establishes a crucial resource for dissecting genomic diversity in sorghum
Boatwright and coworkers generated about 44 million genetic variants in 400 SAP accessions using whole-genome sequencing.
Sorghum Gene Locus Confers Resistance to Colletotrichum sublineola and Other Fungi
Whole-genome resequencing of recombinant inbred lines (RILs) that were products of crosses between Colletotrichum sublineola (Cs)-resistant lines and Cs susceptible lines identified a locus that confers Cs resistance as well as resistance to other fungi.
Whole-genome resequencing of S. bicolor x S. halepense Cross Results in Increased Coverage of the Whole Chromosome and Presents New Targets for Future Research
Researchers used whole genome resequencing to “harness” the diversity and perenniality inherent in the wild Sorghum halepense line. The better variant distribution pattern in the present study opens up the opportunity for boosting gene and major marker discovery, particularly in the pericentromeric regions, on which there is little information.
AG2PI Workshop, Intermediate Omics Data-Enabled Genomic Prediction and Mediation Analysis, July 26
The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) is hosting a virtual workshop entitled “Intermediate Omics Data-Enabled Genomic Prediction and Mediation Analysis” on July 26 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST.
Mechanisms Behind the Differential Response of Two Inbred Sorghum Lines to Soil Salinity
RIO and SN005, two inbred sorghum lines that are representatative of salt-tolerant and intolerant breeds respectively, showed significant differences in transcription factor (TFs) expression and secondary metabolic pathways and hormone signaling pathways in the first two hours after the salt treatment.
ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Abstracts Due July 12
Abstracts for the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America international meeting are due July 12.
Analysis of MAPK cascade Genes Indicates Possible Gene Pathways for Water Stress Regulation
Researchers conducted the first genome-wide analysis of MARKK and MAPKK genes in sorghum. The researchers hypothesize that SbMPK14, SbMAPKKK39, and SbMAPKKK47 are critical genes in water stress tolerance in sorghum.
Frontiers and Techniques in Plant Science workshop, July 1-21 at CSHL
The Frontiers and Techniques in Plant Science workshop will be held at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory from July 1st to July 21st, 2022.
Investigation into Sorghum Domestication Based on End Uses
Researchers genetically assessed 445 diverse sorghum lines and confirmed significant phenotypic differences based on end uses and evidence of frequent exchanges of genetic information between wild and cultivated lines and among subpopulations. SbTB1, associated with lateral branching, and its association with Sb1, the gene for seed shattering, were investigated to further the understanding of sorghum’s domestication.