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.
H3K36me3-Mediated Chromatin Regulation Orchestrates Plant Development and Antagonizes Repressive Epigenetic Marks
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.
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.
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.
QTL Mapping of Grain Traits in Sorghum for Enhanced Maotai-Flavor Liquor Production
Zhang et. al. used QTL mapping to identify key genetic traits in sorghum that improve grain characteristics for Maotai-flavor liquor production, offering insights for targeted breeding.
Unlocking the Baking Potential of Sorghum: Research Insights on a Versatile Grain
Sorghum, a climate-resilient crop traditionally used as a staple in Africa and Asia, is gaining attention as a promising ingredient in baked goods across the globe. Despite its widespread cultivation, particularly in drought-prone regions, sorghum remains underutilized in Western food systems—most of it relegated to animal feed. However, a growing body of research is changing that narrative.
CSI Seminar Sakiko Okumoto, May 13 at 11 AM CT
The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Seminar Sakiko. from the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, on Tuesday, May 13 at 11 AM CT. The title of the talk is “Enhancing Biological Nitrification Inhibition activities in sorghum.”
Advancing Biocuration in the Age of AI: Highlights from the 18th International Biocuration Conference
The 18th annual International Biocuration Conference was held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 5-9. This event brought together biocurators, software developers and users of life sciences and clinical data to share their work, encourage collaboration, and highlight the essential curatorial efforts that support research and innovation across academia, government, and industry.
Identifying Genetic Loci for Anthracnose Resistance in Ethiopian Sorghum Germplasms: A Multi-Environment GWAS Study
Birhanu et al. identified key genetic loci associated with anthracnose resistance in Ethiopian sorghum germplasms, highlighting its potential as a valuable resource for breeding resistant sorghum varieties.
Differential Genetic Responses to Drought Stress in C3 and C4 Plants: Insights for Enhancing Crop Resilience
Research reveals that drought stress disrupts photosynthesis by down-regulating key genes in C3 (wheat) and C4 (sorghum) plants, with wheat exhibiting greater susceptibility, highlighting potential genetic targets for improving drought tolerance in crops.