Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium wilt (race 2) in chickpea

The inheritance of resistance to Fusarium wilt (race 2) of chickpea was studied in a set of three crosses, i.e. ‘WR315’בC104’ (resistant × susceptible), ‘WR315’בK850’ (resistant × tolerant) and ‘K850’בGW5/7’ (tolerant × tolerant) in order to investigate the number of genes involved, their complementation and to find out whether resistant segregants are possible in a cross between two tolerant cultivars. Tests of F₁, F₂ and F₃ generations of these crosses under controlled conditions at ICRISAT, Patancheru, India, indicated involvement of three loci (two recessive and one dominant alleles). The homozygous recessive form at the first two loci conferred resistance whereas susceptibility occurred when the first two loci were in the dominant form. A dominant allele at the third locus can complement the dominant alleles at the other two loci to confer tolerance. Occurrence of resistant segregants in a cross between two tolerant cultivars was observed.     

Screening of Kabuli chickpea germplasm for resistance to Fusarium wilt

A total of 1915 Kabuli chickpea lines were screened in a wilt sick plot containing Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ciceri race 0 at Béja, Tunisia. Complete resistance was found in 110 lines and this result was confirmed by a laboratory screening method. Principal components analysis showed that > 80% of the variation of the resistant lines was explained by hundred seed weight and days to maturity. Cluster analysis divided the resistant lines into four groups: 21 had high seed weight (48.25 ± 3.81 g) and early maturity (95.09 ± 2.50 d), 24 had high seed weight (46.84 ± 2.10 g) and late maturity (117.00 d), 34 had low seed weight (22.35 ± 4.72 g) and early maturity (92.97 ± 3.97 d) and 31 had low seed weight (19.62 ± 5.37 g) and late maturity (112.09 ± 4.51 d). This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Inheritance of resistance to flax wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lini Schlecht) in a doubled haploid population of Linum usitatissimum L.

The inheritance of resistance to fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lini) was investigated in Linum usitatissimum as a first step towards gaining an understanding of the molecular genetics of the disease and developing a procedure for marker-assisted selection. A recombinant doubled haploid (DH) population was derived from the haploid component of polyembryonic F₂ seeds originating from a cross between a wilt resistant, twinning Linola™ Linola is a registered trademark of CSIRO line CRZY8/RA91 and the wilt susceptible Australian flax cultivar Glenelg. The segregation of resistance was studied in 143 DH lines under glasshouse and field conditions. Most of the phenotypic variation was attributable to the segregation of two independent genes with additive effects. Minor resistance genes may have also contributed by modifying the resistance response. A glasshouse screening method of DH lines proved a reliable indicator of field resistance to fusarium wilt. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Genetic analysis of Fusarium wilt resistance in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.)

This study investigated the inheritance of resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. tracheiphilum (Fot) in cowpea lines. Resistant and susceptible cowpea lines were crossed to develop F₁, F₂ and backcross populations. Reaction to Fot was evaluated in 2015 and 2016 using seed soak and modified root‐dip inoculation methods. The expression of resistance reaction in the F₁ and segregation in F₂ generations indicated the role of dominant gene controlling Fot in cowpea. These results were further supported by the result of backcross (BC₁P₁F₁ and BC₁P₂F₁) progeny tests. The backcross of F₁ with the resistant parent produced progeny that were uniformly resistant, whereas backcross of F₁ with the susceptible parent produced progeny that segregated into 1:1 ratio. The F₂ segregation ratio in the reciprocal cross showed no evidence of maternal effect in the inheritance of the resistance. Allelism test suggests that the gene for resistance in TVu 134 was the same in TVu 410 and TVu 109‐1. We also identified an SSR marker, C13‐16, that cosegregated with the gene conferring resistance to Fot in cowpea.     

Screening lentil for resistance to fusarium wilt: methodology and sources of resistance

Host-plant resistance is the best means to control the key disease of lentil-vascular wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht. emend. Snyder & Hansen f.sp. lentis Vasudeva and Srinivasan. Systematic screening for resistance to lentil wilt was initiated in the field in 1993, in a wilt-sick plot in North Syria, with a core collection of 577 germplasm accessions from 33 countries. A subset (88 accessions) of mostly resistant accessions was re-screened in 1994. The most resistant accessions came from Chile, Egypt, India, Iran and Romania. Variation among accessions in the temporal pattern of wilting was analyzed. The limited wilting in resistant accessions followed a linear model through time, whereas the pattern for susceptible accessions was better described with an exponential model. This temporal variation emphasizes the need for repeated scoring during screening for resistance to lentil vascular wilt to identify ‘late-wilters’. To overcome spatial variation in inoculum density, the efficacy of using wilt scores from a systematically-repeated susceptible control in covariate analysis was tested. Covariance analysis significantly improved overall screening by 3% in 1993, but the improvement was non-significant in 1994. The results emphasize the relative uniformity of disease pressure in the wilt-sick plot and suggest that covariance analysis of a systematically arranged control will be of greater benefit in land which is less uniformly infected. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Analysis of mode of inheritance of Fusarium wilt resistance in castor (Ricinus communis L.)

Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is an important industrial oilseed crop grown worldwide. Wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. ricini is a devastating disease in castor. The inheritance mode of wilt resistance was investigated. The F₁, F₂ and backcross generations of four crosses involving four resistant and three susceptible parents were developed. The role of digenic (R¹ and R²) epistatic interactions on wilt resistance was confirmed. The 15 : 1, 9 : 7 and 13 : 3 ratios indicated duplicate dominant, duplicate recessive and dominant and recessive epistatic interactions, respectively. Castor parents used in the crosses exhibited varied inheritance modes. All generations of a cross exhibited similar inheritance mode when parents were comparable. However, generations varied in inheritance mode when parents were not comparable in inheritance mode. These results would have practical interest when decisions are required regarding the choice of parents and methodology in resistance and hybrid breeding. The results also provided a basis for investigating molecular genetics of wilt resistance mechanisms.     

Fusarium vascular wilt in lentil: Inheritance and identification of DNA markers for resistance

The inheritance of resistance to lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) vascular wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lentis was investigated in a cross between resistant (ILL5588) and susceptible (L692–16-l(s)) lines. F_2:4 progenies and F_6:8, F_6:9 recombinant inbred line (RIL) populations were assessed for their wilt reaction for three seasons in a well-established wilt-sick plot. Resistance to wilt was conditioned by a single dominant gene in the populations studied. The map location of the Fw locus was identified for the first time through linkage to a random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) marker (OPK-15₉₀₀) at 10.8 cM. Two other RAPD markers (OP-BH₈₀₀ and OP-DI5₅₀₀) identified by bulked segregant analysis were associated in the coupling phase with the resistance trait, and another marker (OP-C04₆₅₀) was associated with repulsion. The DNA markers reported here will provide a starting point in marker-assisted selection for vascular wilt resistance in lentil.     

Controlled environment assessment of partial resistance to Mycosphaerella pinodes in pea (Pisum sativum L.) seedlings

We evaluated the effect of various genotypes of pea (Pisum sativum L.) to delay the development of ascochyta blight, caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella pinodes, at the seedling stage under controlled conditions. We assessed leaflets, stipules and stems, separately. We compared genotypes on the basis of four variables assessing resistance: incubation period (IP), appearance of disease scoring 3 (DS3), disease progress rate (r_d) and area under the disease progress curve (AUDPC).For leaves, a continuous variation was observed between pea lines in disease severity at all times and disease progress curves were similar for the various genotypes. Partial resistance was defined as a delay in first symptom appearance and disease development. Resistance factors are thought to be involved in the very early stages of the interaction. Similar results were obtained for stipules and leaflets, suggesting similar mechanisms of resistance in these two organs. Stem and leaf resistances were also strongly correlated. We found that IP could discriminate genotypes but that factors associated with disease progress (DS3, AUDPC and r_d) were more informative. We suggest that further genetic analyses should be based on growth-chamber methods, with AUDPC as the variable measured. This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Fusarium resistance in Gladiolus: Selection in seedling populations

A test to select Fusarium resistant seedlings of Gladiolus is described. Seedlings of 37 populations, obtained from an incomplete diallel between eight parents with different levels of Fusarium resistance, were used. Significant differences in Fusarium infection between and within populations were detected. Most of the descendants selected had a resistant G. dalenii genotype as one of the parents. The resistance level of the parents was associated with the general combining ability for Fusarium resistance based on the seedling test. Implications for resistance breeding are discussed.     

Apium graveolens PI 181714 is a source of resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii race 4 in celery (A. graveolens var. dulce)

Celery has little genetic diversity and is highly susceptible to the new fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii (Foa) race 4. After screening an Apium graveolens germplasm collection for resistance to Foa race 4, we crossed celery cv. 'Challenger', which is Foa race 2-resistant but Foa race 4-susceptible and A. graveolens PI 181714, which is Foa races 2- and 4-resistant but non-celery type. After selfing F₁s, we screened the F₁S₁ for race 4-resistance and celery-type and then selfed selected F₁S₁. Greenhouse and field trials indicate that three selected F₁S₂ families (76–8-4, 76–8-27 and 76–8-36) are suitable as germplasm for celery breeders for resistance to Foa race 4. A F1S3 76–8–36-124 is either fixed or nearly so for resistance to Foa races 4 and 2. Furthermore, quantitative PCR indicates that PI 181714 is resistant, rather than tolerant, to Foa races 4 and 2, and that this resistance has been introgressed into F1S3 76–8–36-124.     

Inheritance of resistance to pea blight (Ascochyta pinodella) and induction of resistance in pea (Pisum sativum L.)

Summary Pea blight caused by Assochyta pinodella does considerable damage to the pea crop every year. To ascertain the inheritance of resistance to pea blight and incorporate resistance in the commercial cultivars, crosses were made between Kinnauri resistant to pea blight and four highly susceptible commercial pea cultivars — Bonneville, Lincoln, GC 141 and Sel. 18. Studies of the F₁'s, F₂'s, back crosses and F₃'s indicated that Kinnauri carries a dominant gene imparting resistance to pea blight.     

我国抗枯萎病棉花品种（系）的系谱分析

截止１９９４年底，我国育成抗枯萎病棉花品种（系）共２０４个，其中有５２－１２８、岱字１５、中棉和乌干达棉血缘的品种（系）达１８６个，遗传基础非常狭窄。     

QTL mapping and marker-assisted selection for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat: a review

During the past decade, numerous studies have been published on molecular mapping of Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance in wheat. We summarize the relevant findings from 52 quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping studies, nine research articles on marker-assisted selection and seven on marker-assisted germplasm evaluation. QTL for FHB resistance were found on all wheat chromosomes except chromosome 7D. Some QTL were found in several independent mapping studies indicating that such QTL are stable and therefore useful in breeding programmes. We summarize and update current knowledge on the genetics of FHB resistance in wheat resulting from QTL mapping investigations and review and suggest FHB breeding strategies based on the available information and DNA markers.     

Identification of QTL controlling high levels of partial resistance to Fusarium solani f. sp. pisi in pea

Fusarium root rot is a common biotic restraint on pea yields, and genetic resistance is the most feasible method for improving pea production. This study was conducted to discover quantitative trait loci (QTL) controlling genetic partial resistance to Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. f.sp. pisi (F.R. Jones) W.C. Snyder & H.N. Hans (Fsp). A RIL population was screened in a Fusarium root rot field disease nursery for 3 years. Composite interval mapping was employed for QTL detection using the means of disease severity from three growing seasons. Five QTL were identified, including one QTL identified in all three years. The multiyear QTL Fsp‐Ps2.1 contributed to a significant portion of the phenotypic variance (22.1–72.2%), while a second QTL, Fsp‐Ps6.1, contributed 17.3% of the phenotypic variance. The other single growing season QTL are of additional interest as they colocate with previously reported pea–Fusarium root rot resistance QTL. QTL Fsp‐Ps2.1, Fsp‐Ps3.1, Fsp‐4.1 and Fsp‐Ps7.1 are flanked by codominant SSRs and may be useful in marker‐assisted breeding of pea for high levels of partial resistance to Fsp.     

Evaluation of parsley for resistance to the pathogens Alternaria radicina, Erysiphe heraclei, Fusarium oxysporum, and celery mosaic virus (CeMV)

Resistance tests of 127 parsley accessions (Petroselinum crispum) were carried out during 2 years of field investigations involving natural infection for black leaf spot (Alternaria radicina), mildew (Erysiphe heraclei), leaf chlorosis (Fusarium oxysporum) and viruses, particularly celery mosaic virus (CeMV). In this first extensive evaluation of parsley for all tested pathogens accessions were found to be free of symptoms. Varieties of vars. crispum and tuberosum contained more accessions weakly infected or immune to black leaf spot than vars. vulgare and neapolitanicum. In a separate test five var. crispum accessions showed significantly reduced disease ratings, indicating their potential as sources of resistance. Mildew attacked almost the same number of accessions in both years: 29 accessions of var. crispum showed no symptoms, but 16 of the var. tuberosum accessions were highly susceptible. Whereas in the var. vulgare one half of the introductions were moderately or strongly infected by viruses, mainly CeMV, a high number of plants remained uninfected in the vars. crispum, neapolitanicum and tuberosum. In the case of F. oxysporum, the greatest amount of infection was in the var. crispum during both years. The sources of resistance described including multiple resistance would be of interest in future breeding programmes for resistance to the parsley pathogens discussed.     

Localization ability,latent period and wilting rate in eleven carnation cultivars with partial resistance to Fusarium wilt

Summary The latent periods, wilting rates and percentages of diseased plants were analyzed for 11 carnation cultivars after root and after stem inoculation with race 2 of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. dianth. There was no conclusive evidence for the presence of an independent extravascular resistance mechanism, except for Lena plants in which, additional to the vascular resistance components, independent root-bound factors causing retardation of the colonization and wilting process were found. A large variation was observed in the ablity of the cultivars to localize the pathogen in the vascular tissue shortly after infection of the xylem. This ability was positively correlated with the latent period, and negatively with the wilting rate and final disease index. In resistant cultivars, secondary compartmentalization of the fungus higher up in the stem was also observed. After stem inoculation, differences among the cultivars in localization ability and wilt-retarding actors could be identified at an early stage by comparing the precentages of non-colonized plants or the percentages of plants lacking vascular discolouration.     

User‐friendly markers linked to Fusarium wilt race 1 resistance Fw gene for marker‐assisted selection in pea

Fusarium wilt is one of the most widespread diseases of pea. Resistance to Fusarium wilt race 1 was reported as a single gene, Fw, located on linkage group III. The previously reported AFLP and RAPD markers linked to Fw have limited usage in marker‐assisted selection due to their map distance and linkage phase. Using 80 F₈ recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from the cross of Green Arrow × PI 179449, we amplified 72 polymorphic markers between resistant and susceptible lines with the target region amplified polymorphism (TRAP) technique. Marker–trait association analysis revealed a significant association. Five candidate markers were identified and three were converted into user‐friendly dominant SCAR markers. Forty‐eight pea cultivars with known resistant or susceptible phenotypes to Fusarium wilt race 1 verified the marker–trait association. These three markers, Fw_Trap_480, Fw_Trap_340 and Fw_Trap_220, are tightly linked to and only 1.2 cM away from the Fw locus and are therefore ideal for marker‐assisted selection. These newly identified markers are useful to assist in the isolation of the Fusarium wilt race 1 resistance gene in pea.     

Mapping of quantitative trait loci conferring resistance to bacterial wilt in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.)

Tobacco bacterial wilt (TBW) is one of the most serious tobacco diseases in the world. Studies have shown that tobacco resistance to TBW is quantitatively inherited. This study aimed to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring TBW resistance. An F_2 : 3 population containing 237 lines was developed from a cross between two flue‐cured tobacco cultivars, ‘Yanyan 97’ (YY97; moderately resistant to TBW) and ‘Honghua Dajinyuan’ (HD; highly susceptible to TBW), and a linkage map consisting of 201 simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers and spanning a total length of 2326.7 cM was constructed based on the population. Field experiments were conducted 2011 and 2012, and disease symptoms were investigated three times in each year. The phenotypic data were analysed either separately or jointly for QTL mapping using the software QTLNetwork 2.1. Eight QTL with significant main effects were mapped on chromosomes 2, 6, 12, 17 and 24. A major QTL (qBWR17a) was detected on chromosome 17, which explained up to 30% of the phenotypic variation. The results can facilitate marker‐assisted selection (MAS) in TBW resistance breeding programme.