Tryptophan enhances sorghum root growth and tolerance to low nitrogen conditions by modulating IAA synthesis and carbon and nitrogen metabolism, suggesting its potential to improve crop resilience and yield.
Identification of SbGATA22 as a Negative Regulator of Dhurrin Biosynthesis in Sorghum
Rosati et al. identified SbGATA22 as a potential negative regulator of the dhurrin biosynthetic gene SbCYP79A1 in sorghum, providing preliminary insights into the molecular regulation of cyanogenic glucoside biosynthesis.
A Sequence-Indexed Sorghum Mutant Population for Crop Functional Genomics
Researchers sequenced 1,000 EMS-induced sorghum mutants, uncovering 9 million mutations that provide valuable insights into gene functions and regulatory elements, making it a powerful resource for plant biology and crop breeding.
Comprehensive Transcriptomic Atlas and Co-Expression Networks Reveal Gene Regulatory Mechanisms in Sorghum
Scientists from Saint Louis University, the USDA-ARS and the Chinese Academy of Sciences collaborated to develop a comprehensive transcriptomic atlas for sorghum, identifying housekeeping and tissue-specific genes and constructing co-expression networks to elucidate gene regulatory mechanisms and pathways, particularly in starch synthesis.
Unveiling Molecular Mechanisms of Cadmium Tolerance and Accumulation in Sweet Sorghum: Role of SbYS1 and SbWRKY72 for Enhanced Phytoremediation
Jia et al. discuss the molecular mechanisms involving the YSL transporter gene SbYS1 and its upstream transcription factor SbWRKY72 in cadmium tolerance and accumulation in sweet sorghum.
Unraveling the Role of SbMYC2 in Enhancing Drought Tolerance through JA Signaling in Sorghum
This study elucidates the molecular function of the sorghum bHLH transcription factor SbMYC2 in enhancing drought tolerance through JA signaling, providing valuable insights for the development of drought-tolerant cereal crops.
Unlocking Soil Microbiome’s Role in Suppressing Striga Infection in Sorghum: Towards Sustainable Management Strategies
Soil microbiomes can suppress Striga infection in sorghum roots through alterations in host-parasite signaling and root anatomy.
Unveiling Novel Alleles: Insights into Tannin Regulation in Sorghum and Tools for Breeding Programs
This research identifies novel recessive alleles within the Tannin1 and Tannin2 genes in sorghum, offering insights into tannin regulation and providing practical tools for breeding programs aiming to modulate tannin content.
Genetic Variability and Genomic Regions Associated with Root System Architecture Traits in Ethiopian Sorghum Accessions for Enhanced Drought Tolerance
Researchers identified novel quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs) associated with root system architecture (RSA) traits in Ethiopian sorghum accessions, offering insights into enhancing sorghum’s drought tolerance through genetic improvement of its root development.
Unraveling the Genetic Basis of Sorghum Plant Color: Insights into Phenotypic Traits and Fungal Resistance
Researchers investigated the genetic basis of sorghum plant color, revealing complex interactions between multiple loci and candidate genes associated with phenotypic traits and fungal resistance.