Meet the SorghumBase Team at the 2026 ASPB/CSPB Joint Meeting

Submitted by aolson on Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:09

The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB/SCBV) will jointly host the 2026 ASPB/CSPB Annual Meeting in Ottawa, Canada. Bringing together researchers, educators, industry leaders, and students from around the world, this international conference provides an outstanding opportunity to showcase the latest advances in plant biology, foster new collaborations, and promote community-driven scientific resources.

The SorghumBase team—Dr. Doreen Ware, Dr. Sunita Kumari, and Kate Dooling—will be representing SorghumBase, Gramene, and their research on iron stress adaptation in sorghum through presentations, posters, and the exhibit hall. We invite all attendees to connect with us during the meeting to learn about our latest resources, research, and FAIR data initiatives.

Where to Find Us

Workshop Presentation

Plant Bioinformatics Resources for FAIR Agricultural Data Discovery and Reuse

Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 11:45 AM ET

Learn how SorghumBase is advancing FAIR, community-driven genomic resources for sorghum through comprehensive genome annotations, germplasm information, functional genomics datasets, and AI-ready data integration.

Visit Our Booth

Stop by the Innovation AveNew exhibitor space to meet the SorghumBase team and learn more about:

  • SorghumBase and Gramene resources

  • FAIR data management and data standards

  • AI-ready agricultural genomics infrastructure

  • Bioinformatics tools and community resources for plant research

Whether you are interested in sorghum genomics, comparative genomics, data curation, or FAIR data practices, we would be delighted to meet you and discuss potential collaborations.

Poster Presentations

The team will present the following posters during the conference:

  • Building FAIR, AI-Ready Infrastructure for Single-Cell Plant Genomics through Gramene, Expression Atlas, and Community Partnerships

  • Natural Genetic Variation Reveals Mechanisms of Iron Stress Adaptation and Environmental Resilience in Sorghum

  • SorghumBase: A FAIR and Community-Driven Resource for Sorghum Genomics, Germplasm, and AI-Ready Data Integration

We look forward to meeting members of the plant science community in Ottawa. Be sure to attend our workshop, visit our booth, and stop by our posters to learn more about the latest developments in SorghumBase, Gramene, and our efforts to build FAIR, interoperable, and AI-ready resources for agricultural genomics.