Kansas State University
Wheat Blast Genomic Analyses Highlighted at PAG
Kansas State University's Barbara Valent outlined genomics research underway to combat a fungal pathogen with the potential to seriously compromise wheat production.
Studies Reveal Which Gene Mutations Allow Stem Rust Fungus to Infect Resistant Wheat Crops
Two new papers identified mutations in Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici avirulence genes AvrSr35 and AvrSr50 that avoid detection by wheat resistance proteins.
Wild Wheat Genome Gives Peek Into Wheat Domestication
An international team of researchers has sequenced the wild emmer wheat genome and compared it to the genome sequences of domesticated varieties.
NSF, USDA Award Microbiome Research Grants
The grants are provided through the NSF's Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research program in partnership with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Tobacco Hornworm Sphinx Moth Genome Sequenced
The genome of the model organism and agricultural pest uncovered a high level of macrosynteny and decreased levels of microsynteny.