This pair of Al-stress-induced WRKY TFs are mainly expressed in the roots of sweet sorghum, where they regulate Al tolerance genes involved in citric acid secretion, callose degradation and cell wall modification.
A Dense Genetic Linkage Map and QTL Analysis for Bioenergy-Related Traits in Sweet Sorghum
Harnessing the potential of sweet sorghum as a biofuel crop, advanced genetic mapping with ddRAD-seq reveals ten significant bioenergy-related QTLs, offering a pathway for more effective bioenergy production.
The Power of Single-Cell and Single-Nuclei Based Pan-Transcriptomes for Crop Research
Single-cell transcriptomics study identifies conserved marker genes and explores neofunctionalization of homeologs.
Sequenced Sorghum Mutant Library Investigated for Protein and Amino Acid Content Variation
Researchers from Texas Tech University and USDA-ARS screened seeds from 206 EMS-based sorghum mutants for protein and amino acid content, offering genetic resources for enhancing sorghum grain quality in breeding programs.
Differences in Sugarcane Aphid Colonization on Two-Week Old and Six-Week Old Sorghum Plants Influenced by Sugars and Cuticular Waxes
The effectiveness of host plant resistance (HPR) to manage the sugarcane aphid (SCA) in sorghum depends on understanding the timing of the pest in relation to the developmental stage of the plant, as sorghum plant age greatly influences SCA colonization through differences in triterpenoids and available sugars.
Identifying Candidate Genes For Biofortification of Carotenoids in Sorghum
Comparative transcriptomics of high and low carotenoid sorghum varieties reveals candidate target genes for breeding biofortified sorghum.
Comparison of Mitogenome Organellar Genome Architecture in Wild Lines and Cultivars Follows Domestication History
Researchers sequenced and compared organelle genomes of sorghum accessions to understand their evolution and domestication events.
Comparative Assessment of Sorghum and Maize Proteomes Under Drought Stress Reveals Differentially Expressed Proteins and Their Associated Pathways
Protein expression levels of maize and sorghum orthologs were compared in drought conditions. Phenylpropanoids, sucrose, melanin-related metabolites and indole acetic acid (auxin) were identified as underlying the greater water stress tolerance in sorghum.
Conserved Drought Responses and Gene Expression in Sorghum and Maize
A predictive model was developed to classify drought responsive genes in sorghum across development, genotype and stress severity. This sorghum trained model was applied to maize that detected a core set of drought-responsive genes across diverse sorghum and maize genotypes which are conserved and associated with abiotic stress response pathways.
Review of the Current Research and Future Avenues for Discovery into C4 Plants
Recent studies into the function of trehalose 6-phosphate (Tre6P) in C4 plants warrant further research into the molecular mechanisms involved in Tre6P regulation of carbon partitioning and metabolism in these crops for increased grain yield and food production.