Compiling, developing and improving access to molecular breeding support tools for sorghum and pearl millet breeders 

The Sorghum and Millet Resources page is an extension of the IRC dedicated to providing information to plant scientists working on these two important crop species. While many resources and tools are available worldwide, these resources are scattered, not comprehensive, and not geared for practical use by scientists outside the specific project. In collaboration with the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture, the IRC has started compiling, developing, and improving access to molecular breeding support tools for scientists working in sorghum and pearl millet.

Some of the goals of this project include:

• Compilation of currently available resources, such as genetic maps, microsatellite data, databases, etc.
• Making these resources more accessible and user-friendly through a centralized website (including development of tutorials as needed), and
• Online bulleting board for feedback, input, and questions