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AG2PI Virtual Field Day: “Digital Tools for Agriculture Research – AG2PI “Coconut” Grant Outcomes” on Apr. 24, 2024

The Agricultural Genome to Phenome Initiative (AG2PI) is hosting a virtual field day entitled “Digital Tools for Agriculture Research – AG2PI “Coconut” Grant Outcomes” on April 24 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT.

CSI Seminar Brian Rice, April 23 at 11 AM CT

The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Brian Rice, Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Tuesday, April 23 at 11:00 AM CT.

Job Opening – National Program Leader for USDA-ARS National Plant Germplasm System in Beltsville, Maryland

In this position, you will be providing leadership and direction to the ARS National Plant Germplasm System, comprising plant genetic resource management, genetic enhancement and applied research programs related to plant genetic resource conservation and sustainable use of 200+ crops from 16,000+ species.

Recent Research

Enhancing Accuracy in Plant RNA-Seq Analysis Through Spike-in Normalization

Spike-in normalization improves the accuracy and reliability of differential gene expression analysis in plant RNA-Seq experiments, particularly under conditions where experimental factors significantly influence gene expression dynamics.

Genome-Wide Association Mapping in Diverse Sorghum Germplasms Unveils Novel Genetic Loci for Agronomic, Root, and Stomatal Traits

Pilot-scale genome-wide association mapping in diverse sorghum germplasms uncovered 42 significant quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs), revealing novel candidate genes influencing major agronomic, root, and stomatal traits such as plant height, dry biomass, and plant yield.

Unlocking Sorghum’s Defense Arsenal: Major Breakthrough in Anthracnose Resistance

Genetic architecture of anthracnose resistance genes (ARG4 and ARG5) shown to confer resistance in SAP135 and P9830. Susceptible varieties lack these genes through presence-absence variation and recessive alleles.

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