The Sorghum and Millet Crop Germplasm Committee (CGC) met on March 28, 2022, during the SICNA conference, at The Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. Chairman Hugo Cuevas convened the meeting, which included 22 members as well as additional visitors.
Job Opening – Postdoctoral Fellow at Kansas State University – Molecular Breeding program
The Molecular Breeding program at Kansas State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to perform field research including genetic analysis, trait phenotyping, and soil science.
Plant Breeding Innovation Showcase on May 30 – June 9
The Plant Breeding Innovation Showcase will take place virtually from May 30th to June 9th, 2022. The conference will focus on the latest research and technology in the field of plant breeding.
Post-Doc Position in Plant Genetics – Cold Spring Harbor, NY
The USDA – Agricultural Research Service is looking for a Post – Doctoral Research Associate in Plant Genetics in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.
Genetic Factors Behind Sorghum Leaf Angle Show Promise for Increasing Yield
RNA seq was performed on sorghum collar tissue from different canopy levels. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were filtered and 11 candidate genes that can be leveraged to improve leaf angle.
Quicker, More Cost Effective Method for Assessing the Phenotypic Characteristics Associated with Stalk Lodging
Using a stereoscope and a semi-automated image processing algorithm, the researchers are able to produce finite element models of plant stalks in under a day with a relatively low equipment cost
Plant Genomes Online April 27-28
Plant Genomes Online, a free 24 hours virtual conference, will be held April 27-28 beginning at 11:00 AM ET.
Plant Biology 2022 (ASPB 2022) June 9-13, Abstracts due June 2
The American Society of Plant Biologists and the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists are hosting their 2022 Conference, PB 2022, in Portland, Oregon from July 9-13.
Performance Prediction Through Genomic Selection in Hybrid Sorghum
Researchers study the utility of genomic selection for predicting the performance of hybrid grain sorghum, and identify an effective method that models the interaction between genotypes and the environment to optimize crop outcomes.
Job opening – USDA ARS National Program Leader – apply by April 25, 2022
Job opening – USDA ARS National Program Leader – Crop Production and Protection in Beltsville, MD, replacement for Dr. Jose Costa, applications accepted through April 25, 2022.