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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

Identification and Functional Characterization of SbPRE Genes in Sorghum: Unveiling the Role of SbPRE4 in Aphid Resistance via Jasmonic Acid Signaling

Researchers from Shijiazhuang, China identified and characterized seven PRE genes in sorghum, highlighting SbPRE4’s role in enhancing aphid resistance through jasmonic acid signaling.

Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Regulating Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in Sorghum

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.

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