Husker findings boost understanding of sorghum’s pest resistance

Exciting news from MERC client, Joe Louis, who has identified a key hormone, IAA-Asp, that strengthens sorghum's natural resistance to the destructive sugarcane aphid! This multidisciplinary research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln uncovered how a gene mutation boosts plant defenses, offering a more sustainable approach to agriculture. This groundbreaking work, published in New Phytologist, showcases the power of innovation and collaboration. Big congrats to the team!