ArticleBMC genomics2017
Genetic architecture of kernel composition in global sorghum germplasm.
Article in BMC genomics, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
What it found
Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.
The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 107 citations in OpenAlex.
- Meta-analysis identifies pleiotropic loci controlling phenotypic trade-offs in sorghum.Genetics · 2021Pooled it
- Genome-wide association analysis reveals genetic variations and candidate genes associated with tannin and starch contents in sorghum.BMC genomics · 2026Article
- An updated molecular toolkit for genomics-assisted breeding of waxy sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench].Journal of applied genetics · 2026Article
- Genome-wide association study identifies consistent genomic loci for yield and nutritional quality in Ethiopian sorghum landraces.The plant genome · 2026Article
- Biotechnological and genetic innovations to enhance sorghum adaptation under climate change.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Analysis of differences in physicochemical properties of different sorghum varieties and their influence on the selection of raw materials for winemaking.Food chemistry: X · 2024Article
- Genome-wide association study and expression of candidate genes for Fe and Zn concentration in sorghum grains.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Transcriptome-wide expression landscape and starch synthesis pathway co-expression network in sorghum.The plant genome · 2024Article
- Genetic biofortification: advancing crop nutrition to tackle hidden hunger.Functional & integrative genomics · 2024Review
- Article
- Synergizing biotechnology and natural farming: pioneering agricultural sustainability through innovative interventions.Frontiers in plant science · 2024Review
- Association mapping in bambara groundnut [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.] reveals loci associated with agro-morphological traits.BMC genomics · 2023Article
- Recent advancements in the breeding of sorghum crop: current status and future strategies for marker-assisted breeding.Frontiers in genetics · 2023Review
- Genetic and genomic interventions in crop biofortification: Examples in millets.Frontiers in plant science · 2023Review
- Stable sorghum grain quality QTL were identified using SC35 × RTx430 mapping population.The plant genome · 2022Article
- Omics for the Improvement of Abiotic, Biotic, and Agronomic Traits in Major Cereal Crops: Applications, Challenges, and Prospects.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Article
- Review
- Methods for the Modification and Evaluation of Cereal Proteins for the Substitution of Wheat Gluten in Dough Systems.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Genome-wide association analysis of anthracnose resistance in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench].PloS one · 2021Article
Corrections and comments
PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.
Authors and funding
8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundSorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is an important cereal crop for dryland areas in the United States and for small-holder farmers in Africa. Natural variation of sorghum grain composition (protein, fat, and starch) between accessions can be used for crop improvement, but the genetic controls are still unresolved. The goals of this study were to quantify natural variation of sorghum grain composition and to identify single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with variation in grain composition concentrations.
resultsIn this study, we quantified protein, fat, and starch in a global sorghum diversity panel using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Protein content ranged from 8.1 to 18.8%, fat content ranged from 1.0 to 4.3%, and starch content ranged from 61.7 to 71.1%. Durra and bicolor-durra sorghum from Ethiopia and India had the highest protein and fat and the lowest starch content, while kafir sorghum from USA, India, and South Africa had the lowest protein and the highest starch content. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identified quantitative trait loci (QTL) for sorghum protein, fat, and starch. Previously published RNAseq data was used to identify candidate genes within a GWAS QTL region. A putative alpha-amylase 3 gene, which has previously been shown to be associated with grain composition traits, was identified as a strong candidate for protein and fat variation.
conclusionsWe identified promising sources of genetic material for manipulation of grain composition traits, and several loci and candidate genes that may control sorghum grain composition. This survey of grain composition in sorghum germplasm and identification of protein, fat, and starch QTL contributes to our understanding of the genetic basis of natural variation in sorghum grain nutritional traits.
Indexed as
Identifiers
What OpenQuestion holds
Registered trials
Read under generation 80e0d062 · epoch 390. Bibliography from PubMed, PubMed Central and OpenAlex; grants from NIH RePORTER; trial links from ClinicalTrials.gov; estimates, votes and beliefs from the OpenQuestion graph.