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).
SbWRKY55’s Role in the Abscisic Acid (ABA) Signaling Pathway Regulates Sorghum’s Response to Salt Stress
Song et al. examined the endogenic responses underlying mechanisms for WRKY55 regulation under salt stress tolerance.
Research Provides a Deeper Understanding of Salicylic Acid-Induced Anthracnose Resistance
Researchers from Shandong University in China studied the effect of exogenous SA on resistance in SA sensitive and tolerant sorghum lines. Transcriptome analysis revealed that exposure to SA increases anthracnose resistance through the upregulation of the expression of immune-related genes and pathways.
Invitation to Host the 3rd Global Sorghum Conference between 2025-2028, Proposals due Dec. 1, 2022
The International Sorghum Task Force (ISTF) is looking for institutions interested in hosting the 3rd Sorghum in the 21st Century Global Sorghum Conference, which is set to take place 2025-2028.
Link Found Between GRF genes in Sorghum and Aphid Resistance
Shi et al. studied eight GRF genes in the sorghum genome, identifying orthologs through phylogenetic analysis, and evaluating their structural functions and expression patterns under both normal and stressed conditions.
Job Opening – Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Georgia – Grass Genetics
The Devos Lab at the University of Georgia is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on the functional validation of candidate genes for select traits in economically important grasses, including the salt tolerant species seashore paspalum and the bioenergy crop
QTLs Identified for Sorghum Resistance to Illinois C. sublineola Pathotype
Khanal et al. identified 47 markers associated with resistance to C. sublineola across all sorghum chromosomes except chromosome 8. Of these, 32 genes were selected as likely causal candidates due to their location near significant SNPs.
Silencing Gene in Sorghum Plants Significantly Impacts Central Metabolism and Stress Response
Researchers “knocked down” or silenced the phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase SbPPC3 gene in leaves and roots through RNA interference. Salt stress affected stomatal conductance, yield and central metabolism more in Ppc3 mutant plants.
Unique Chromatin Regulators Discovered in Sorghum
In an effort to prove that epigenetics is behind some of sorghum’s specific features, researchers at Three Gorges University in China sought to clarify the function of the chromatin regulators and their interaction network.
Job Opening – USDA-ARS National Program Leader, Grain Crops – Beltsville, Maryland
The USDA-ARS Office of National Programs in Beltsville, Maryland is seeking a National Program Leader to provide leadership and direction for national and regional research programs related to grain crop improvement, production and protection. Specific responsibilities include leading and coordinating