Comparative Analysis of Early Drought Response Mechanisms in Sorghum bicolor Varieties: Sodamchal vs. Nampungchal
This project focuses on the early molecular responses of two sorghum varieties, Sodamchal and Nampungchal, to sudden water deficit. While both varieties are economically important, they exhibit distinct signaling and metabolic adjustments during the initial stages of drought stress. By performing RNA sequencing on control and 24-hour drought-treated samples, we aim to identify the primary regulatory networks and early-responsive genes that trigger differential physiological paths. This study provides a high-resolution view of the early-stage transcriptional reprogramming in sorghum, offering insights into how different genetic backgrounds coordinate rapid responses to environmental cues.