The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Haley Butler, from the Peanut and Small Grains Research Unit at the USDA-ARS, on Tuesday, March 25 at 11 AM CT.
Optimizing Intrinsic Water-Use Efficiency in Sorghum: Genetic and Hydraulic Strategies for Drought Resilience
Improving iWUE in sorghum involves balancing water conservation and productivity through genetic traits, particularly aquaporin-linked mechanisms, that enhance photosynthesis and hydraulic efficiency under varying water conditions.
Chromatin, Epigenetics & Gene Expression, CSHL July 22 – Aug. 10
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is holding the “Chromatin, Epigenetics & Gene Expression” advanced course from July 22 – August 10, 2025.
Impact of Lsi1 Mutation on Lignin Accumulation and Composition in Sorghum: Implications for Bioenergy Crop Development
Researchers showed that mutating the Lsi1 Si transporter in sorghum increases lignin content in mature plants, suggesting a compensatory response for reduced silica that could be useful in developing bioenergy crops with optimized lignin and lower Si content.
The Health Benefits of Sorghum: A Nutrient-Rich, Sustainable Grain
Sorghum, a resilient and nutrient-dense ancient grain, is gaining recognition for its numerous health benefits and potential as a staple food in modern diets.
CSHL Frontiers and Techniques in Plant Science course, June 26 – July 17, 2025, Applications Due March 15
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is offering their Frontiers and Techniques in Plant Science course from June 26 to July 17, 2025.
Regulatory Roles of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Cadmium Stress Response in Sweet Sorghum
Researchers revealed that lncRNAs, particularly lncRNA 15962 and lncRNA 11558, play critical roles in regulating cell wall metabolism and Cd transporter gene expression, respectively, contributing to Cd stress responses in sweet sorghum.
Proteomic Insights into Sorghum’s Adaptive Responses to Combined Drought and Heat Stress
Researchers investigated sorghum’s proteomic responses to combined drought and heat stress, identifying key differentially expressed proteins and molecular pathways that contribute to its resilience, with insights that may aid future crop improvement.
AG2PI Ag Single Cell Workshop Before AGBT-Ag Conference, Mar 29-31
AG2PI is hosting an Ag Single cell workshop March 29-31, immediately prior to the AGBT-Ag meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Mutation in SbYR1 NLR Protein Enhances Disease Resistance but Suppresses Growth in Sorghum via Hormone and Flavonoid Regulation
The sbyr1 mutant in sorghum, with a Thr4Met mutation in the SbYR1 NLR protein, enhances resistance to head smut disease while inhibiting growth by regulating hormone synthesis and flavonoid metabolism.