This pair of Al-stress-induced WRKY TFs are mainly expressed in the roots of sweet sorghum, where they regulate Al tolerance genes involved in citric acid secretion, callose degradation and cell wall modification.
Save the Date SICNA 2024, April 2-4, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK
The Sorghum Improvement Conference of North America (SICNA) is being held on April 2-4, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK.
A Dense Genetic Linkage Map and QTL Analysis for Bioenergy-Related Traits in Sweet Sorghum
Harnessing the potential of sweet sorghum as a biofuel crop, advanced genetic mapping with ddRAD-seq reveals ten significant bioenergy-related QTLs, offering a pathway for more effective bioenergy production.
2023 CSHL Genome Informatics Conference, Dec. 6-9, Abstracts Due Sept. 22
The Genome Informatics Conference will take place at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory from December 6 – 9, 2023. Virtual participation is available to those not giving poster or oral presentations. The Keynote Speakers will be Sean Eddy, from HHMI and
The Power of Single-Cell and Single-Nuclei Based Pan-Transcriptomes for Crop Research
Single-cell transcriptomics study identifies conserved marker genes and explores neofunctionalization of homeologs.
International Year of Millets 3rd Webinar “Climate resilience of millets,” Sept. 5
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is hosting an “IYM Global Webinar Series” focusing on the environmental, social and economic benefits of millets, as well as their rich heritage, during the International Year of Millets (IYM2023).
Sequenced Sorghum Mutant Library Investigated for Protein and Amino Acid Content Variation
Researchers from Texas Tech University and USDA-ARS screened seeds from 206 EMS-based sorghum mutants for protein and amino acid content, offering genetic resources for enhancing sorghum grain quality in breeding programs.
Weed Science Society of America Weed Survey Open Until Sept 4
The Weed Science Society of America is conducting their “2023 Survey of the Most Common and Troublesome Weeds in Grass Crops, Pasture and Turf in the U.S. and Canada.”
Differences in Sugarcane Aphid Colonization on Two-Week Old and Six-Week Old Sorghum Plants Influenced by Sugars and Cuticular Waxes
The effectiveness of host plant resistance (HPR) to manage the sugarcane aphid (SCA) in sorghum depends on understanding the timing of the pest in relation to the developmental stage of the plant, as sorghum plant age greatly influences SCA colonization through differences in triterpenoids and available sugars.
Gramene and SorghumBase Teams Present a Workshop, Talks and Posters at the ASPB 2023 Conference
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) held its much anticipated annual Plant Biology Conference in Savannah, Georgia from August 5 – 9, 2023. With a staggering attendance of over 1,200, plant enthusiasts, including researchers, students and industry professionals, the event as usual proved to be a vibrant platform for the exchange of ideas, insights, and advancements in plant biology.