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CSI Seminar Jurandir Magalhaes, Oct 8 at 11 AM CT

The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Tesfaye Mengiste, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue University, on Tuesday, June 11 at 11 AM CT.

Genomes to Fields (G2F) Genotype by Environment Prediction Competition

The G2F initiative is hosting a competition to develop models to predict corn yield in the 2024 G2F trials.

Sorghum and Millet Workshop at PAG32 on January 12, 2025, San Diego, CA

The Sorghum and Millet Workshop will be held at the Plant & Animal Genome Conference (PAG 32 – January 10-15, 2025) on Sunday, January 12, 2025, San Diego, California.

Recent Research

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.

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