Researchers identified a novel sorghum aphid resistance QTL (qMsa-6) overlapping RMES1 and highlights SbiRTX2783.06G018400 as a key candidate gene, providing molecular targets for breeding durable, aphid-resistant sorghum.
Genomic Insights into Sugar and Biomass Traits in Sweet Sorghum for Bioenergy Improvement
Researchers identified key genomic regions and haplotypes controlling sugar accumulation and biomass traits in sweet sorghum, providing valuable resources for breeding high-yield bioenergy cultivars.
Developmental Dynamics of Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Capacity in Sorghum Grain Across Genotypes and Seasons
Researchers analyzed sorghum grain development across genotypes and growing seasons, highlighting differences in grain filling, phenolic compound synthesis, and antioxidant capacity, with phenolic accumulation shifting from early-stage phenolic acids to flavonoid dominance in mature grains.
Optimizing Sorghum for Dual-Purpose Use: Balancing Stover Yield and Feed Quality in Ethiopia
High stover yield sorghum varieties may be lacking in nutritional quality, so dual-purpose variety selection is required to optimize both fodder quantity and feed value for sustainable livestock production.
Save the Date! Global Sorghum Conference in Lubbock, Texas, Sept 14-18. 2026
The Global Sorghum Conference will take place at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, September 14–18, 2026. This international event will highlight sorghum’s unique role as The Resource Conserving Crop™ through technical presentations, networking opportunities, and field tours.
Conserved Non-Coding Sequences in Maize: Regulatory Roles and Potential for Crop Improvement
Conserved non-coding sequences (CNS) play a crucial role in maize gene regulation by interacting with chromatin accessibility and epigenetic modifications, offering potential targets for crop improvement through molecular breeding.
Webinar: Profit-Focused Feeding — Sorghum’s Value in Dairy Nutrition
United Sorghum Checkoff, in partnership with Feed Strategy and Feed & Grain, is sponsoring a live webinar, “Profit-Focused Feeding: Sorghum’s Value in Dairy Nutrition,” on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 10:00–11:00 AM ET.
Adaptive Rhizosphere Nitrogen Strategies in Andropogoneae Grasses: Insights for Sustainable Cereal Crop Agriculture
Hsu et al., identified distinct rhizosphere nitrogen cycling strategies across diverse Andropogoneae grasses, revealing genetic and ecological mechanisms that could inform more sustainable nitrogen use in cereal crops.
Genetic Insights into Sorghum Root System Architecture for Drought Resilience and Crop Improvement
This study identifies novel and known genetic loci associated with sorghum root system architecture traits, highlighting their role in drought tolerance and demonstrating the potential of genomic selection for sorghum improvement.
Sorghum and Millet Workshop at PAG33 on January 11, 2026, San Diego, CA
The Sorghum and Millet Workshop will be held at the Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG 33 – January 9-14, 2026) on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in San Diego, California.