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Genetic Basis of Inflorescence Adaptation in Chinese Sorghum for Climate-Resilient Breeding

This study reveals how geographic adaptation shapes inflorescence morphology in Chinese sorghum, identifying key genetic regions that could be leveraged to breed climate-resilient, high-yield varieties.

Audra Olson May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Accelerating Gene Discovery in Sorghum: EMS Mutagenesis and Sequencing Reveal a Conserved Male Fertility Regulator

Researchers demonstrated how coupling EMS mutagenesis with sequencing accelerates gene identification and validation in sorghum, revealing a conserved bHLH transcription factor essential for male fertility and highlighting broader applications for crop improvement and functional genomics.

Audra Olson May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Leveraging Sorghum Biofortification: Grain Color as a Proxy for Carotenoid-Rich Varieties to Combat Vitamin A Deficiency

Developing carotenoid-rich sorghum varieties using grain color as a proxy for carotenoid levels, combined with marker-assisted selection, offers a promising strategy to combat vitamin A deficiency in vulnerable populations.

Audra Olson May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of TALE Transcription Factors in Sorghum bicolor: Evolution, Expression, and Functional Roles

Research shows that the TALE transcription factors in Sorghum bicolor regulate growth, development, and stress responses, showing evolutionary conservation, tissue-specific expression, and hormone-induced activity.

Audra Olson May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Evolution and Efficiency of C4 Photosynthesis: A Blueprint for Crop Enhancement

Recent genomic studies highlight the higher diversity and specialized regulatory adaptations of photosynthetic genes in C4 plants like sorghum and foxtail millet, compared to CAM plants, providing insights for improving crop resilience and productivity.

Audra Olson May 2, 2025May 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

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.

Audra Olson May 2, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Genetic Insights into Plant Height Regulation: Enhancing Crop Resilience and Yield through Brachytic Mutants

Research on brachytic mutants, including the SbMYB110 gene in sorghum and its maize ortholog ZmMYB78, demonstrates that genetic regulation of plant height through internode elongation and hormonal pathways can enhance crop resilience and yield, offering valuable strategies for modern agricultural breeding.

Audra Olson May 2, 2025June 3, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Hormonal Regulation of Sugar Transport Drives Salt Tolerance Through Strategic Resource Allocation in Sorghum

Salt tolerance in sorghum is closely linked to hormone-regulated sugar transporter expression that controls resource allocation between roots, stems, and grains during development, enabling stress-resilient genotypes like Della to delay sodium translocation and sustain metabolic balance.

Audra Olson April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Evolutionary Rewiring of Gene Networks in the Transition to C4 Photosynthesis

The evolution of C4 photosynthesis involved the co-option of ancestral transcriptional networks and cis-regulatory elements, enhancing efficiency in carbon fixation and offering insights for engineering C4 traits in C3 crops.

Audra Olson April 28, 2025May 5, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Evolutionary Adaptations of Rca Genes in Grasses: Insights into Heat Stress Tolerance

Tandem duplication of Rca genes in grasses, combined with transposable element insertions harboring heat shock elements, has driven species-specific adaptations to heat stress, enabling improved thermal tolerance and photosynthetic performance.

Audra Olson April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Uncategorized No Comments Read more
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