H3K36me3 plays a crucial role in plant development by activating gene expression and antagonizing repressive chromatin marks like H3K27me3 and H2A.Z, thereby shaping developmental and tissue-specific transcriptional programs.
Systems Biology: Global Regulation of Gene Expression, CSHL Mar 11-14, Abstracts Due Jan 9
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is hosting the Systems Biology: Global Regulation of Gene Expression meeting March 11-14, 2026. The focus of the meeting will be on encouraging collaboration between experimental and computational biologists exploring the structure and regulation of complex transcriptional networks in eukaryotic systems.
Uncovering Genetic Architecture of Agronomic Traits in Ethiopian Sorghum Landraces Through Multi-Locus GWAS for Genomics-Assisted Breeding
Researchers utilized multi-locus GWAS to uncover key QTNs and candidate genes associated with agronomic and yield-related traits in Ethiopian sorghum landraces, providing valuable insights for genomics-assisted breeding of resilient, high-yielding varieties.
WRKY76–miR528–SOD2 Regulatory Module Governs Submergence Tolerance in Sorghum
Sorghum submergence tolerance is governed by a WRKY76–miR528–SOD2 regulatory module that controls oxidative stress responses, revealing key molecular targets for improving crop resilience to flooding.
Job Opportunity: Chemist/Technician to Support Barley and Malt Quality Analysis Service and Research Efforts at North Dakota State University
The Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University welcomes applications for a skilled and motivated chemist/technician to support our barley and malt quality analysis service and research efforts in the Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU).
DG1-Mediated Floret Fertility Enhances Grain Yield and Breeding Potential in Sorghum
The DG1 gene in sorghum enhances lower floret fertility through epigenetic regulation, enabling double-grain spikelets that increase yield and hold promise for both crop improvement and liquor production.
The 2026 Annual Maize Genetics Meeting will be held Feb 26-Mar 1 in Cologne, Germany, Abstracts and Registration due Dec 19
The 2026 Maize Genetics meeting, hosted by the Maize Genetics Cooperation, will take place from February 26 to March 1 in Cologne, Germany. The meeting will include invited talks in genetics and plant biology, sessions covering broad subject areas to stimulate new ideas, oral presentation, poster sessions and networking opportunities.
Genetic Dissection of Root Architectural Traits in Ethiopian Sorghum Landraces Reveals Key Loci for Drought Resilience
Multi-locus GWAS of Ethiopian sorghum landraces revealed extensive genetic variation and key candidate genes underlying root architectural traits, providing valuable targets for breeding drought-resilient, water-efficient sorghum cultivars.
Evolutionary, Structural, and Functional Diversification of Polyamine Oxidase Genes Underlying Drought Tolerance in Sorghum
Sorghum polyamine oxidase genes exhibit distinct structural, evolutionary, and regulatory specializations that shape tissue- and genotype-specific stress responses, with SbPAO5 and SbPAO6 emerging as key contributors to drought tolerance and promising targets for crop improvement.
Pangenome-Driven Discovery of Stable dw3 Alleles Enhances Genetic Diversity and Dwarfing Stability in U.S. Sorghum
This study identifies and validates new stable dw3 dwarfing alleles using sorghum pangenome data to improve genetic diversity and eliminate height revertants in U.S. grain sorghum breeding.