ABSTRACT
Sorghum
(
bicolor
(L.)
Moench)
is
a
highly
nutritional
multipurpose
millet
crop.
However,
the
genetic
and
molecular
regulatory
mechanisms
governing
sorghum
grain
development
associated
agronomic
traits
remain
unexplored.
In
this
study,
we
performed
comprehensive
transcriptomic
analysis
of
pistils
collected
1–2
days
before
pollination,
developing
seeds
–2,
10,
20
30
after
pollination
S.
variety
M35‐1.
Out
31
337
genes
expressed
in
these
stages,
12
804
were
differentially
consecutive
stages
seed
development.
These
exhibited
10
dominant
expression
patterns
correlated
with
distinct
pathways
gene
functions.
Functional
analysis,
based
on
pathway
mapping,
transcription
factor
enrichment
orthology,
delineated
key
fertilization,
early
development,
filling
maturation.
Furthermore,
colocalization
previously
reported
quantitative
trait
loci
(QTLs)
for
weight/size
revealed
48
mapping
to
QTL
regions.
Comprehensive
literature
mining
integrated
data
shortlisted
25,
17
8
core
candidates
engineering
size,
starch
protein
content,
respectively.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 4, 2025
Sucrose,
the
primary
carbon
form
synthesized
by
photosynthesis,
is
transported
via
phloem
for
proper
plant
development
and
productivity.
However,
long-distance
sucrose
transport
can
become
unbalanced
under
adverse
environmental
conditions.
Therefore,
we
highlight
influence
of
salt
stress
on
sugar
partitioning
in
source
versus
sink
tissues
sorghum
generative
including
role
induced
transporter
expression.
The
two
genotypes
displayed
different
responses
to
salinity
terms
resource
allocation,
Della
was
translocated
stem
roots,
whereas
Razinieh
sugars
were
directed
towards
grains.
In
Della,
unloading
roots
associated
with
increased
expression
levels
SbSUT6
SbSWEET6,
while
internodes,
correlated
elevated
SbSWEET13
ABA-dependent
transcription
factor
SbbZIP-TF-TRAB1.
Conversely,
Razinieh,
SbSUT2
flag
internodes
linked
enhanced
panicle
development.
addition,
a
differential
activation
promoters
ABA
MeJA
elucidated
using
dual-luciferase
reporter
assay
protoplasts.
Finally,
arrive
at
model
where
dynamic
remodeling
during
crucial
response
stress,
more
manifested
tissues.
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 207 - 207
Published: March 6, 2025
Sorghum
(Sorghum
bicolor
L.)
is
a
globally
important
energy
and
food
crop
that
becoming
increasingly
integral
to
security
the
environment.
However,
its
production
significantly
hampered
by
various
fungal
phytopathogens
affect
yield
quality.
This
review
aimed
provide
comprehensive
overview
of
major
affecting
sorghum,
their
impact,
current
management
strategies,
potential
future
directions.
The
diseases
covered
include
anthracnose,
grain
mold
complex,
charcoal
rot,
downy
mildew,
rust,
with
an
emphasis
on
pathogenesis,
symptomatology,
overall
economic,
social,
environmental
impacts.
From
initial
use
fungicides
shift
biocontrol,
rotation,
intercropping,
modern
tactics
breeding
resistant
cultivars
against
mentioned
are
discussed.
In
addition,
this
explores
disease
management,
particular
focus
role
technology,
including
digital
agriculture,
predictive
modeling,
remote
sensing,
IoT
devices,
in
early
warning,
detection,
management.
It
also
key
policy
recommendations
support
farmers
advance
research
thus
emphasizing
need
for
increased
investment
research,
strengthening
extension
services,
facilitating
access
necessary
inputs,
implementing
effective
regulatory
policies.
concluded
although
pose
significant
challenges,
combined
effort
innovative
policies
can
mitigate
these
issues,
enhance
resilience
sorghum
facilitate
global
issues.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 24, 2025
Mi
pigs,
a
Chinese
native
breed
found
in
Jintan
and
Yangzhong
Jiangsu
Province,
were
recorded
as
having
only
few
hundred
members
the
latest
national
livestock
poultry
genetic
resources
survey.
To
explore
their
conservation
breeding
prospects,
18
SINE
Retrotransposon
Insertion
Polymorphisms
(sine-rips)
analyzed
using
PCR
to
assess
population
structure
diversity
of
pigs.
These
pigs
grouped
into
eight
families
based
on
UPGMA
phylogenetic
tree.
The
distances
between
pig
populations
commercial
breeds
ranged
from
0.3712
0.7609,
indicating
significant
divergence.
Conversely,
they
showed
closer
relationship
with
other
local
breeds,
varying
0.0943
0.6122,
finding
supported
by
displayed
substantial
degree
outbreeding,
Fis
values
−0.4744
(M5)
−0.0847
(M8)
Fst
0.0534
(M3,
M8)
0.2265
(M2,
M7),
highlighting
which
is
crucial
for
Despite
this
diversity,
sizes
uneven,
M5,
M7,
M8
6,
5,
7
individuals,
respectively.
findings
lay
theoretical
foundation
ongoing
efforts
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Sorghum
is
an
important
source
of
food
and
feed
worldwide.
Developing
sorghum
core
germplasm
collections
improves
our
understanding
the
evolution
exploitation
genetic
diversity
in
breeding
programs.
Despite
its
significance,
characterization
local
pools
identification
genomic
loci
underlying
variation
critical
agronomic
traits
remains
limited
most
African
countries,
including
Uganda.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
a
collection
543
accessions
actively
used
Ugandan
program
across
two
cropping
seasons
at
NaSARRI,
Uganda,
under
natural
field
conditions.
Phenotypic
data
analysis
revealed
significant
(
p
<0.01)
among
for
days
to
50%
flowering,
plant
height,
panicle
exsertion,
grain
yield,
with
broad-sense
heritability
(H²)
estimates
0.54,
0.9,
0.81,
0.48,
respectively,
indicating
high
variability
these
traits.
We
newly
developed
resource
7,156
single
nucleotide
polymorphism
(SNP)
markers
characterize
population
structure
collection.
On
average,
SNP
exhibited
moderately
polymorphic
information
content
(PIC
=
0.3)
gene
(He
0.3),
while
observed
heterozygosity
(Ho
0.07)
was
low,
typical
self-pollinating
crops
like
sorghum.
Admixture-based
models,
PCA,
cluster
all
grouped
into
subpopulations
relatively
low
differentiation.
Genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
identified
candidate
genes
linked
key
using
panel
from
GWAS
three
different
mixed
models
12
regions
associated
glume
coverage.
Five
were
co-localized
SNPs.
The
discovered
provide
valuable
insights
regulation
and,
upon
validation,
hold
promise
genomics-driven
strategies
Ciência e Agrotecnologia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
49
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Sorghum
(Sorghum
bicolor
L.
Moench)
has
significant
potential
as
a
raw
material
in
the
bioenergy
sector.
Consequently,
sorghum
breeding
programs
have
focused
on
developing
cultivars
with
agronomic,
chemical,
and
industrial
traits
most
suitable
for
biofuel
production
adaptable
to
diverse
climate
conditions.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
adaptability
stability
of
sweet
genotypes
intended
using
Genotype
by
Environment
(GGE)
biplots
select
adapted
stable.
The
experiments
were
conducted
across
six
environments
located
Jaguariúna/SP,
Nova
Porteirinha/MG,
Planaltina/DF,
Sete
Lagoas/MG,
Sobral/CE,
Vilhena/RO.
Twenty-five
assessed
randomized
complete
block
design
three
replications,
plots
consisting
two
5-m
rows.
Tons
stalks
per
hectare
(TSH)
(t
ha-1),
total
soluble
solids
(TSS)
(°Brix),
tons
Brix
(TBH)
ha-1)
analyzed
analysis
variance,
GGE
biplots,
Scott-Knott
test.
We
found
differences
(p<0.01)
genotype,
environment,
genotype×environment
interactions.
effective
discriminating
their
representativeness
Vilhena,
Planaltina,
Lagoas
TSS;
Vilhena
TSH;
Porteirinha,
TBH.
Considering
all
traits,
well
stability,
best
performance
CMSXS5042,
CMSXS5022,
CMSXS5040,
CMSXS5041.
Therefore,
successfully
identified
adapted,
stable,
promising
production.
