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Dr. David Braun discusses carbohydrate partitioning in maize and sorghum, focusing on sugar transport and its impact on crop productivity.

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. David Braun from the University of Missouri explains how plants transport and allocate sugars to support growth, root development, and yield. He discusses carbohydrate partitioning in corn and sorghum, genetic discoveries, breeding opportunities, and future research directions that could improve crop productivity. Listen now on all major platforms! "Carbohydrate partitioning serves as one of the central biological processes supporting food production, biomass accumulation, and many agricultural products derived from crops." Meet the guest: Dr. David Braun is a Professor of Plant Science and Technology and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and Director of the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. His research focuses on genetic and molecular control of carbon partitioning in maize and sorghum, including how sugars move from leaves to developing tissues. Learn more from Dr. David Braun on The Crop Science Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:34) Introduction (09:21) Carbohydrate partitioning (12:05)…

People in this episode

Host: The Crop Science Podcast Show

Guest: Dr. David Braun

Topics covered

• carbohydrate partitioning
• sugar transport
• plant growth
• root development
• crop productivity
• genetic discoveries
• breeding opportunities

Keywords

• carbohydrate partitioning
• maize
• sorghum
• sugar transport
• root growth
• crop yield
• genetic control
• plant science

Sponsors

Loam Bio, ZentrixOS, Zentrix Insights, WiseVAs, Elevate, The Owner's Box

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Organizations: University of Missouri

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