Part 1: Sorghum: Introduction -- 1. Sorghum: Origin, classification, biology and improvement -- Part 2: Advances in DNA marker research -- 2. DNA markers in diversity analysis -- 3. Linkage mapping -- 4. Application of DNA markers for genetic improvement -- 5. Heterosis prediction using DNA markers -- Part 3: Advances in genomics research -- 6. Genomics and bioinformatics resources -- 7. Post-genome sequencing developments -- 8. Molecular marker development using bioinformatic tools -- Part 4: Advances in transgenic research -- 9. Advances in genetic transformation -- 10. Genetic engineering for novel traits.