Multi-locus genome-wide association analysis for root and shoot traits at seedling stage in Ethiopian sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) accessions

A Kebede, GD Barka, M Kebede, T Tadesse… - Genetic Resources and …, 2024 - Springer
The Ethiopian sorghum germplasm possesses a vast array of genetic diversity across
various traits, yet the genetic basis of most characteristics during the seedling stage remains …

A large-scale genome-wide association analyses of Ethiopian sorghum landrace collection reveal loci associated with important traits

G Girma, H Nida, A Seyoum, M Mekonen… - Frontiers in plant …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The eastern Africa region, Ethiopia and its surroundings, is considered as the center of
origin and diversity for sorghum, and has contributed to global sorghum genetic …

Genetic diversity and population structure of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes in Ethiopia as revealed by microsatellite markers

W Mamo, M Enyew, T Mekonnen, K Tesfaye, T Feyissa - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
In the tropical and semi-arid regions of Africa, sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is
mainly grown as a major food security crop. Understanding the extent and pattern of genetic …

Genetic diversity, population structure, and selection signature in Ethiopian sorghum [Sorghum bicolor L. (Moench)] germplasm

Z Wondimu, H Dong, AH Paterson, W Worku, K Bantte - G3, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Ethiopia, the probable center of origin and diversity for sorghum [Sorghum bicolor
L.(Moench)] and with unique ecogeographic features, possesses a large number of …

A comprehensive phenotypic and genomic characterization of Ethiopian sorghum germplasm defines core collection and reveals rich genetic potential in adaptive …

G Girma, H Nida, A Tirfessa, D Lule, T Bejiga… - The plant …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding population genetic structure and diversity of a crop is essential in designing
selection strategies in plant breeding. About 2010 Ethiopian sorghum accessions were …

Breeding for anthracnose ('Colletotrichum sublineolum'Henn.) resistance in sorghum: Challenges and opportunities

G Mengistu, H Shimelis, M Laing… - Australian journal of crop …, 2018 - search.informit.org
Sorghum ['Sorghum bicolor'(L.) Moench] is an important cereal crop grown for its diverse
uses. Global sorghum production and productivity is affected by various stresses notably by …

Genetic diversity analysis of sorghum genotypes for sustainable genetic resource conservation and its implication for breeding program in ethiopia

A Misganaw, T Feyissa, T Mekonnen… - Genetic Resources and …, 2023 - Springer
Ethiopia is considered to be the center of origin and diversity for sorghum [Sorghum bicolor
(L.) Moench]. Knowledge of the genetic structure of the crop is important for its improvement …

Genetic diversity assessment of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) landraces using SNP markers

G Mengistu, H Shimelis, M Laing, D Lule… - South African Journal …, 2020 - journals.co.za
Systematic genetic profiling of the genetic pool is fundamental to select desirable parents for
conventional and genomic-assisted breeding. The objective of this study was to assess …

Combining ability and heterosis among sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) lines for yield, yield-related traits, and anthracnose resistance in western Ethiopia

G Mengistu, H Shimelis, M Laing, D Lule, J Mashilo - Euphytica, 2020 - Springer
High-yielding sorghum genotypes with farmer-preferred agronomic traits and durable
anthracnose resistance are key drivers of productivity and adoption. The objective of this …

Genetic diversity in sorghum ('Sorghum bicolor'L. Moench) accessions using SNP based Kompetitive allele-specific (KASP) markers

T Sejake, N Shargie, R Christian… - Australian Journal of …, 2021 - search.informit.org
Genetic diversity analysis is an important component in conventional and marker-assisted
breeding. The objective of this study was to assess the level of genetic diversity among 100 …