SorghumBase blog

CSI Seminar Sajid Alavi, Mar 13 at 11:30 AM CT

• 06 March 2026

Red Pill or Blue Pill? Know the Matrix and Use the Unique Sorghum Endosperm to Advantage in Various Extrusion Applications

SorghumBase Release 10

• 13 February 2026

We are pleased to announce the 10th major release of SorghumBase. Highlights of this release include the addition of 31 new genomes from the JGI SorghumPan project

The Biology of Genomes Conference from May 5-9, 2026 at CSHL, Abstracts Due Feb 13

• 09 February 2026

The 39th annual Biology of Genomes meeting will take place at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory May 5-9, 2026. The conference will explore how DNA sequence variation shapes molecular evolution, population genetics, complex disease biology, and comparative genomics, as well as findings from large-scale gene and protein expression studies and genomic analyses of ecological systems.

Engineering Synthetic Apomixis to Enable Clonal Hybrid Seed Production in Sorghum

• 11 March 2026

Synthetic apomixis was successfully engineered in hybrid sorghum, enabling clonal seed formation that preserves hybrid heterozygosity across generations, although further optimization is needed to improve fertility and developmental stability.

Integrated Morphological, Physiological, and Transcriptional Mechanisms Underlying Waterlogging Tolerance in Sorghum

• 10 March 2026

The sorghum genotype ‘S208’ exhibits superior waterlogging tolerance through coordinated activation of anaerobic energy metabolism, hormone signaling, and cell wall remodeling that drives adventitious root formation and aerenchyma development under hypoxic conditions.

Rp2: A Novel Rust Resistance Locus from Sudanese Sorghum for Broadening Genetic Diversity in U.S. Breeding Programs

• 09 March 2026

Evaluation of the Sudan core collection of tropical sorghum germplasm identified rare accessions with dual resistance to rust and anthracnose and revealed the novel Rp2 NBS–LRR resistance locus, highlighting an underutilized genetic resource for introgressing durable disease resistance and expanding the genetic diversity of U.S. sorghum breeding programs.

High-Throughput, Nondestructive Grain Quality Analysis in Sorghum

• 09 January 2026

Understanding sorghum grain quality is essential for breeding, food innovation, and industrial applications. Traits such as protein, starch composition, oil content, tannins, and phenolic compounds directly influence nutritional value, processing behavior, and end use. However, traditional laboratory assays are slow,

Sorghum in Fermentation: New Insights into Genetics, Grain Traits, and Microbial Interactions from Baijiu to African Traditional Beers

• 05 August 2025

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) has long played a central role in the production of fermented beverages across continents, from West African dolo and pito to Chinese baijiu and emerging gluten-free craft beers in the West. A wave of recent research is shedding light on how sorghum’s grain properties, microbial interactions during fermentation, and genetic diversity influence the quality and sustainability of these beverages.

Unlocking Sorghum’s Potential in Skin Care and Antioxidant Applications: A New Frontier for Kafirin Peptides

• 15 July 2025

In recent years, sorghum has gained increasing attention not just as a climate-resilient staple crop, but also as a source of high-value bioactive compounds with applications beyond the food and feed sectors. A growing body of research highlights the potential of sorghum storage proteins—particularly kafirins—as a sustainable source of antioxidant peptides and cosmeceutical ingredients.