Effect of genotype and environment on grain quality of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) lines evaluated in Kenya

Analysis of grain yield stability and assessment of genotype × environment interaction for grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) genotypes

The interaction of genotype × environment creates complications in yield prediction and is a challenge for agronomy and plant breeding programs. To evaluate grain yield stability and genotype × environment interaction for 18 local and exotic grain sorghum cultivars, lines, and hybrids, a field experiment was conducted using randomized complete block design with three replications in four region...

Molecular mapping of QTLs conferring stay-green in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench).

Drought resistance is of enormous importance in crop production. The identification of genetic factors involved in plant response to drought stress provides a strong foundation for improving drought tolerance. Stay-green is a drought resistance trait in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) that gives plants resistance to premature senescence under severe soil moisture stress during the post-flow...

Modulation of kernel storage proteins in grain sorghum (<i>Sorghum bicolor</i> (L.) Moench)

Modulation of kernel storage proteins in grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench).

Sorghum prolamins, termed kafirins, are categorized into subgroups α, β, and γ. The kafirins are co-translationally translocated to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) where they are assembled into discrete protein bodies that tend to be poorly digestible with low functionality in food and feed applications. As a means to address the issues surrounding functionality and digestibility in sorghum, we ...

Effect of deficit irrigation and within row spacing on morphological traits and grain yield of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) promising lines

To evaluate the effect of deficit irrigation and within row spacing on grain yield and yield components of grain sorghum promising lines, an experiment was conducted as split plot-factorial arrangement in randomized complete block design with three replications in 2015 and 2016 at the research field of Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, Karaj, Iran. Main plots consisted of three irrigation r...