Sorghum Genome (Plant Genomes)

This book provides insights into the current state of sorghum genomics, with a particular focus on the tools and strategies employed in genome sequencing and analysis, as well as the public and private genomic resources available and how this information is leading to direct outcomes for plant breeders. The advent of affordable whole genome sequencing, combined with existing cereal functional genomics data, has enabled the leveraging of the significant novel diversity available in sorghum, the genome of which was fully sequenced in 2009, providing an unmatched resource for the genetic improvement of sorghum and other grass species. Cultivated grain sorghum is a food and feed cereal crop adapted to hot and dry climates, and is a staple for 500 million of the world's poorest people. Globally, sorghum is also an important source of animal feed and forage, an emerging biofuel crop, and a model for C4 grasses, particularly the genetically complex sugarcane.

The book delves into the tools and strategies used in sorghum genome sequencing and analysis, highlighting the importance of public and private genomic resources in driving advancements in plant breeding. The availability of affordable whole genome sequencing, coupled with existing cereal functional genomics data, has enabled researchers to leverage the significant novel diversity present in sorghum, which was fully sequenced in 2009. This has provided an unparalleled resource for the genetic improvement of sorghum and other grass species.

Cultivated grain sorghum is a versatile crop, serving as both a food and feed cereal, and is particularly well-suited to hot and dry climates. It is a staple for 500 million of the world's most impoverished individuals. Beyond its role as a food and feed source, sorghum is also an important source of animal forage and an emerging biofuel crop. Additionally, sorghum serves as a model for the genetically complex C4 grasses, including the economically significant sugarcane.

In summary, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of sorghum genomics, highlighting the advancements in genome sequencing and analysis, the availability of valuable genomic resources, and the multifaceted applications of sorghum as a food, feed, and biofuel crop, as well as a model for other important C4 grass species.

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