The Huang Lab in Department of Plant Biology, Ecology, and Evolution at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to use both genomic and molecular approaches to participate in an ongoing research study on the genetic characterization of aphid resistant lines and their underlying resistance mechanisms.
Sorghum highlights of the 2023 Plant and Animal Genome Conference #PAG 30
The Plant and Animal Genome (PAG) Conference took place in San Diego, California from January 13-18 of 2023. The conference covered the most recent developments in Plant and Animal Genomics, with a full program consisting of scientific workshops, plenary speakers, industry workshops, digital tools and resources sessions, posters sessions, and exhibits with community resources and industry related products and services.
Save the Date! AG2PI conference: “Mapping the Future of Agricultural Genome to Phenome Research,” June 15-16, Kansas City, MO
The Agricultural Genome to Phenome initiative (AG2PI) is hosting a conference, “Mapping the Future of Agricultural Genome to Phenome Research,” from June 15th to 16th in Kansas City, MO.
Characterization of Sorghum Potassium Transport Genes under Abiotic Stress
Kumar et al. performed an in-depth analysis of K+ transport genes in Sorghum bicolor demonstrating that K+ transport genes play an integral part in the growth and development of the plant.
Assembly and Annotation of CP-NAM Parental Genotypes to Support Bioenergy Sorghum Research
Scientists have generated de novo genome assemblies for 10 parental genotypes of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), and identified more than 24,000 large structural variants and over 10.5 million SNPs.
Sorghum in the 21st Century, June 5-9, Montpellier, France
Registration is open for the 2nd Sorghum in the 21st Century Global Sorghum Conference, hosted by the French research institution CIRAD and an international consortium of sorghum research partners, which will be taking place from June 5th to 9th of 2023 in Montpellier, France.
Genetic Determinants of Variability in Yield in Sorghum Lines When Exposed to Low severity Nitrogen Deficit Stress
Grzybowski et al. employed a global, genetically diverse sorghum association panel to explore the variability in metabolic, physiological, and morphological responses to nitrogen deficits and the effect on yield.
Sorghum & Millet Workshop at PAG30, January 15, 2023
The Sorghum & Millet Workshop will take place on Sunday, January 15, 2023 in San Diego, CA during the 2023 Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG 30 ( January 13-18, 2023).
Job opening – Post-doc Plant Biologist/ Geneticist with Strong Coding Skills at the University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia
The Devos Lab at the University of Georgia, Athens is seeking a Post-doctoral researcher with a background in Plant Biology and strong coding skills to conduct cutting-edge genomics research in economically important grasses.
Stable Protein, Starch and Amylose QTLs Identified for SC35 × RTx430 Sorghum Population
Researchers from Kansas State University and the USDA-ARS located seven protein, ten starch and ten amylose content in grain sorghum QTLs.