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CSI Seminar next Thursday, Nov.21

Center for Sorghum Improvement seminar: Sorghum Checkoff – Past, Present and Future Thursday, Nov.21 11:00 a.m. CT Brent Bean, Director of Agronomy, United Sorghum Checkoff Program For zoom information check the CSI email or subscribe to the CSI mailing list. Brent

Date Change – CSI Seminar

The date for the November Center for Sorghum Improvement Seminar has been changed to Thursday, November 21st.

Ex-PVP Sorghum Genomes: A Treasure Trove for Breeding and Functional Genomics

Publicly accessible Plant Variety Protection (PVP) lines, now available at Sorghumbase, provide valuable genetic resources for breeding programs aimed at enhancing yield, disease resistance, and climate resilience.

Recent Research

Insect-Mediated Modulation of Plant Physiology: The Role of Lignin Biosynthesis and Auxin Signaling in Defense Against Aphids

Insect feeding on plants triggers complex physiological and metabolic changes, including alterations in lignin biosynthesis and auxin signaling, which enhance plant defense mechanisms against phloem-feeding insects, such asaphids.

Enhancing Pearl Millet Resilience and Grain Quality through Genetic Engineering of Phospholipase Genes

Pearl millet, a resilient C4 crop crucial for food security in arid regions, faces challenges in yield and shelf life due to environmental stresses and rapid flour rancidity, which can potentially be mitigated through genetic engineering targeting phospholipase genes.

Unraveling the Molecular Mechanisms of Sorghum Seed Development for Enhanced Grain Quality and Climate Resilience

Sorghum seed development involves complex molecular processes, including tissue-specific gene expression and metabolite accumulation, which are critical for improving grain quality, yield, and climate resilience.

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