LncRNAs play a crucial role in regulating gene expression and enhancing drought tolerance in sorghum by modulating stress-related biochemical and physiological processes.
Comprehensive Characterization of Phospholipase A Genes in Sorghum bicolor: Insights into Growth, Defense, and Stress Response
This study identifies and characterizes 32 phospholipase A (PLA) genes in Sorghum bicolor, revealing their diverse roles in plant growth, defense, and stress response, with significant implications for improving sorghum production in semi-arid regions.
Distinct Regulatory Mechanisms and Novel Transcriptional Activities of the COMPASS-like Complex in Sorghum
This study identified and characterized the COMPASS-like complex in sorghum, revealing unique ASH2 gene duplications and novel transcriptional activation activity in RbBP5, suggesting distinct regulatory mechanisms for gene expression in sorghum compared to other plants.
Identifying Genetic Markers for Enhanced Iron and Zinc Concentrations in Sorghum through Genome-Wide Association Studies
This study utilized genetic analysis and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify significant marker-trait associations for iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) concentrations in sorghum, aiming to improve biofortification and enhance the nutritional quality of this staple crop.
Role of CcNAC6 in Regulating Secondary Cell Wall Synthesis and Lignin Content in Sudan Grass
This study identifies CcNAC6 as a key regulator of secondary cell wall synthesis in Sudan grass, suggesting its potential role in reducing lignin content to enhance forage digestibility.
Interpretable Deep Learning Models Reveal Regulatory Elements Predicting Gene Expression in Diverse Plant Species
Peleke et al. developed interpretable deep learning models to predict gene expression from gene flanking regions in plants, revealing conserved and species-specific regulatory elements and their impacts on genetic variation and phenotype.
Identification and Validation of Stable Dwarf3 Alleles for Enhanced Height Stability in Sorghum
Researchers identified and validated three stable dwarf3 alleles in sorghum that prevent reversion to wild-type, improving crop height stability and facilitating efficient agricultural practices.
Unveiling Molecular Mechanisms of Sorghum Resistance to Sugarcane Aphids Through Transcriptomic Analysis
The study identifies key genes and pathways involved in the resistance of sorghum to sugarcane aphids, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying this resistance and potential strategies for breeding more resilient sorghum cultivars.
Mechanisms of Aphid Resistance in Sorghum: The Role of Leaf Structure and Flavonoid Biosynthesis
This study reveals that aphid resistance in sorghum is associated with specific leaf cell structures and the upregulation of flavonoid biosynthesis, with naringenin and genistein playing crucial roles in enhancing resistance.
Regulation of Sorghum Root Growth and Low Nitrogen Tolerance by L-Tryptophan
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.