The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. David Braun: Carbohydrate Partitioning in Maize and Sorghum | Ep. 136

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!

What you'll learn:  

• Carbohydrate partitioning
• Sucrose transporters
• Root growth impacts
• Crop-specific pathways
• Future breeding targets

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. 

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