Early selection for extreme resistance to potato virus Y and tobacco etch virus in potato using a β-glucuronidase-tagged virus

The Ry_sto gene from Solanum stoloniferum introduced into potato cultivars (Solanum tuberosum L. ssp. tuberosum) confers resistance to potato virus A, potato virus V and potato virus Y (PVY). In addition to PVY, tobacco etch virus (TEV) and a TEV construct that encodes β‐glucuronidase (TEV‐GUS) were inoculated to determine the inheritance of resistance to these viruses in progenies obtained from potato cultivars containing the Ry_sto gene. While cultivars ‘Karlena’ and ‘Delikat’ were susceptible, ‘Bettina’ and clone 927eY were resistant to PVY, TEV and TEV‐GUS, as determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, biotest and GUS assay, respectively. The segregation ratios obtained from the progenies of ‘Bettina’בDelikat’ and 816eY בKarlena’ indicate that resistances to PVY and TEV are governed by one dominant gene or two genes tightly linked in coupling phase. Evidently, Ry_sto confers broad spectrum resistance to potyviruses. TEV resistance could be reliably detected 4 days after inoculation with the TEV‐GUS construct by GUS assay. Therefore, the GUS‐tagged TEV construct can be used for early selection for resistances based on the gene Ry_sto or closely linked genes.     

Natural Genes and Mechanisms for Resistance to Viruses in Cultivated and Wild Potato Species (Solanum spp.)

The types of resistance to viruses in potato are immunity, extreme resistance coded for by the R genes and hypersensitivity coded for by the N genes. Immunity prevents the establishment of virus infection, whereas extreme resistance is expressed as an extremely low virus titre resulting from restricted virus multiplication or localization of virus infection in the plant without obvious necrotic reactions. Expression of the N genes can also lead to localization of the virus infection followed by necrosis at the infection site. Tolerance to virus infection and resistance to inoculation and virus vectors are useful components of field resistance. Virus or virus strain specific resistance genes have been identified in cultivated and wild potato species and transferred to cultivated potato. However, combining resistance to the three globally most important viruses PLRV, PVY and PVX has proved difficult, and new sources of broad spectrum resistance to viruses are required for potato breeding. New molecular techniques will enhance the isolation of the natural resistance genes and studies of gene regulation.     

Elucidation of virus-host interactions to enhance resistance breeding for control of virus diseases in potato

Potato virus Y (PVY) and Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) are viruses whose geographical distribution is expanding and economic losses are increasing, in contrast to most of other viruses infecting potato crops. Most potato cultivars lack broad-spectrum resistance to the new, genetically complex strains of PVY, and no efficient resistance to PMTV is known in potato. Control of the vectors of these viruses is not an efficient or possible strategy to prevent infections. Studies on molecular virus-host interactions can discover plant genes that are important to viral infection or antiviral defence. Both types of genes may be utilized in resistance breeding, which is discussed in this paper. The advanced gene technologies provide means to fortify potato cultivars with effective virus resistance genes or mutated, non-functional host factors that interfere with virus infection.     

Molecular characterization of the progeny of <Emphasis Type="Italic">Solanum etuberosum</Emphasis> identifies a genomic region associated with resistance to potato leafroll virus

Potato leafroll virus (PLRV; Genus Polerovirus; Family Luteoviridae) is one of the most important virus pathogens of potato worldwide and breeders are looking for new sources of resistance. Solanum etuberosum Lindl., a wild potato species native to Chile, was identified as having resistances to PLRV, potato virus Y, potato virus X, and green peach aphid. Barriers to sexual hybridization between S. etuberosum and cultivated potato were overcome through somatic hybridization. Resistance to PLRV has been identified in the BC₁, BC₂ and BC₃ progeny of the somatic hybrids of S. etuberosum (+) S. tuberosum haploid × S. berthaultii Hawkes. In this study, RFLP markers previously mapped in potato, tomato or populations derived from S. palustre (syn S. brevidens) × S. etuberosum and simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers developed from tomato and potato EST sequences were used to characterize S. etuberosum genomic regions associated with resistance to PLRV. The RFLP marker TG443 from tomato linkage group 4 was found to segregate with PLRV resistance. This chromosome region has not previously been associated with PLRV resistance and therefore suggests a unique source of resistance. Synteny groups of molecular markers were constructed using information from published genetic linkage maps of potato, tomato and S. palustre (syn. S. brevidens) × S. etuberosum. Analysis of synteny group transmission over generations confirmed the sequential loss of S. etuberosum chromosomes with each backcross to potato. Marker analyses provided evidence of recombination between the potato and S. etuberosum genomes and/or fragmentation of the S. etuberosum chromosomes.     

Inheritance and stability of the virus-resistant gene in the progeny of transgenic sweet potato

Viral diseases of sweet potato are very prevalent and often seriously damaging to the plants. In particular, the severe strain of the sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV‐S) causes ‘obizyo‐sohi’ disease in Japan. In order to confer viral resistance against SPFMV using current biotechnology, a transgenic sweet potato has been produced, introducing hygromycin‐resistant (hpt) and SPFMV‐S coat protein (CP) genes, which have shown a significant resistance to SPFMV‐S. In the breeding programme, it is important to confirm that the viral resistance conferred in T₀ plants can be inherited by their progeny. In the present study, progeny were obtained from crosses between the transgenic T₀ and a non‐transgenic variety of sweet potato. The results showed that the CP gene was inherited by the next generation and that the stability of viral resistance was also confirmed. Thus, this production system for the virus‐resistant transgenic sweet potato is useful in practical breeding.     

Comparison of TAF46 and Zhong 5 resistances to barley yellow dwarf virus from Thinopyrum intermedium in wheat

Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) is one of the most important plant viruses in the world. Two sources of resistance to BYDV derived from Thinopyrum intermedium were compared in wheat backgrounds. A source of resistance was confirmed in the partial amphiploid TAF46, the group 7 addition line L1, and translocation TC14. The other source of resistance derives from the partial amphiploid Zhong 5 and is present in the group 2 addition line Z6. Six ditelosomic addition lines have been derived from Z6. The resistance of genotypes derived from Zhong 5 is more effective at reducing virus multiplication throughout plant growth than that of genotypes derived from TAF46. The translocation line TC14, derived from TAF46 showed 30% plants escaping virus infection whereas all plants derived from Zhong 5 were infected. This suggests that the two sources of resistance are associated with differing mechanisms of resistance. Methods to better understand the genetic control and the mechanisms of these two resistances are suggested. The pyramiding of different sources of resistance to construct durable resistance is discussed. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

马铃薯抗病毒遗传及与产量性状的关系

本文研究了马铃薯对卷叶和花叶病毒抗性的遗传及与产量性状的关系.结果表明,抗病性与群体产量没有显著的遗传相关性,抗病性主要通过保证马铃薯植株的正常生长发育而间接保持群体的高产稳产性能.马铃薯对卷叶病毒抗性、株高、茎粗、有效株率和主要产量性状的遗传主要由亲本的累加基因效应决定,且同一亲本在不同性状上的一般配合力效应差异较大.因此,抗病高产育种中各目标性状的协调选择是十分重要的.群体有效株率和茎粗的选择可使抗病性和丰产性同步提高.马铃薯对花叶病毒的抗性、加性和非加性作用同时存在.群体抗病性、有效株率和产量的遗传进度高,选择潜力大.     

Characterization 3333 of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) accessions for resistance to phylotype I and phylotype II strains of the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex under high temperatures

Bacterial wilt of tomato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC) causes substantial yield losses in the tropics and subtropics. Disease management options by chemicals are limited, and host resistance is the cheapest and easiest means of control. However, sources of bacterial wilt resistance in tomato are limited. The disease often coincides with higher temperatures in the tropics, and resistance sources that are more heat stable are particularly valuable for breeding of tropically adapted tomato cultivars. The objectives of this study were to identify tomato accessions that demonstrate relatively high bacterial wilt resistance under high temperatures and to identify accessions that may possess QTLs other than Bwr-6 and Bwr-12 (two major disease resistance QTLs against bacterial wilt), which could be exploited in future breeding. Sixty-seven tomato entries reported as bacterial wilt resistant were evaluated in a greenhouse against one strain each of phylotype I (Pss4) and phylotype IIB (Pss1632) of the RSSC (average temperature ≥29°C). Of those, five and 19 were homozygous for Bwr-6 and Bwr-12, respectively, and six were homozygous for both QTLs. Bwr-12 contributed to resistance against phylotype I strain but not against the phylotype II strain. Bwr-6 contributed to resistance against both phylotype strains. Entries with both QTLs as a group performed relatively better against the phylotype I strain. Entry “94T765-24-79”, which lacked Bwr-6 and Bwr-12, demonstrated relatively high resistance against the phylotype II strain and may carry new QTL/s. As new bacterial wilt resistance QTLs are mapped and markers designed, pyramiding multiple bacterial wilt resistance QTLs into new varieties should be straightforward, thereby increasing the chances of obtaining stable resistance.     

Hordeum bulbosum-a new source of disease resistance-transfer of resistance to leaf rust and mosaic viruses from H. bulbosum into winter barley

An outline is given of results for the transfer of new resistances against leaf rust and barley mosaic viruses from Hordeum bulbosum into winter barley. Progenies from backcrosses of barley cultivars with H. bulbosum hybrids were tested both in conventional breeding trials and in additional tests under controlled conditions. Resistance to both pathogens proved to be stable and of good heritability, with differences occurring which depended on the combinations used. Lines with resistance to all leaf rust and mosaic viruses tested, or to either one, were selected. Both resistances segregated independently.     

Races of the potato wart causing fungus Synchytrium endobioticum (Schilb.) Perc. and some data on the inheritance of resistance to race 6

The occurrence and the nomenclature of the new physiologic races of the wart causing fungus Synchytrium endobioticum are treated. A list of varieties resistant to at least one new race has been included and also a list of differentials for the identification of the various races of the fungus. Finally details are given of testing Dutch potato varieties for resistance against race 6 while some results are mentioned of investigations concerning the inheritance of the resistance against this race.     

Exotic barley germplasms in breeding for resistance to soil-borne viruses

Summary Soil-borne mosaic inducing viruses, i.e., barley mild mosaic virus (BaMMV), barley yellow mosaic virus (BaYMV), and BaYMV-2, cause one of the most important diseases of winter barley in Western Europe. Since resistance of all commercial European barley cultivars is due to a single recessive gene (ym4) which is not effective against BaYMV-2, exotic barley germplasms (Hordeum vulgare L., H. spontaneum Koch) were screened for resistance to the different viruses and analyzed for genetic diversity concerning BaMMV resistance. In these studies it turned out that resistance to BaMMV is entirely inherited recessively and that a high degree of genetic diversity concerning resistance is present within the barley gene pool at least to BaMMV. Therefore, exotic barley germplasms are a very useful source for the incorporation of different resistance genes into barley breeding lines, thereby enabling the breeder to create cultivars adapted to cultivation in the growing area of fields infested by soil-borne viruses. Furthermore, in order to obtain more information on these germplasms they were evaluated for agronomic traits and isozyme, RFLP and RAPD analyses were carried out on these varieties to detect markers linked to the respective resistance genes and to obtain information on the genetic similarity between yellow mosaic resistant barley accessions derived from different parts of the world. Actual results of these studies are briefly reviewed.     

Some data on the resistance against the potato root-eelworm (Heterodera rostochiensis W.) in Solanum kurtzianum

Some local races of the potato root eelworm Heterodera rostochiensis W. show a high degree of reproduction in the roots of CPC 1673-offspring which had been provisionally found to be resistant. Therefore search has been made for new starting material with protection against such races.The foregoing sub-races are being classified in race B; the populations which are not capable of reproduction in the roots of CPC 1673 are classified in race A.Varieties of the diploid species Solanum kurtzianum have been included in the investigations. This species belongs to the series Tuberosa and has its habitat in North-Argentina. Its resistance is based on two dominant polymeric factors. The classification of seedlings of the crosses between Sol. kurtzianum and susceptible cultivated diploid species (Sol. goniocalyx and Sol. stenotomum) presents no difficulties because transitional types as concerns cyst coverage are lacking.Examinations of the behaviour of a number (42) of B-provenances of the parasite have shown that 35% of them is able to attack the resistant kurtzianum-hybrids heavily. From this it can be concluded that the race B can be divided into two subraces which provisionally are indicated as race B₁ and race B₂.No difficulties are encountered in including Sol. kurtzianum in the breeding work. Seeds of the first backcross generation are at our disposal.A potato variety harbouring the genes for resistance derived from CPC 1673 and Sol. kurtzianum would be resistant against approx. 90% of all the strains of the parasite in the Netherlands. This condition of a combination of the two genes is necessary because it is still unknown whether Sol. kurtzianum is resistant against all A-populations of the parasite.     

马铃薯Y病毒siRNA介导抗病基因工程研究进展

马铃薯病毒病是危害马铃薯生产的重要因素,尤其马铃薯Y病毒(Potato virus Y,PVY)严重影响马铃薯产量和品质,为防治带来很大困难。近年来,通过基因工程技术培育抗病毒转基因植株为抵抗PVY侵染提供有效途径。简述了目前PVY病毒siRNA介导抗病基因工程的主要方法策略,包括PVY不同功能基因介导的病毒抗性差异、影响PVY抗病毒基因工程效率的主要因素以及PVY不同株系联合抗病基因工程研究概况,分析了这些方法存在问题及发展趋势,旨在为更好地控制PVY危害提供借鉴。     

Multiple resistance to diseases and pests in potatoes

Summary The potato has more characters of economic importance that need to be considered by the breeder than any other temperate crop. In Europe these include resistance to at least twelve major diseases and pests. Highest priority has been given to resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans), virus diseases (particularly those caused by potato leafroll virus and potato virus Y) and potato cyst nematode (Globodera rostochiensis andG. pallida). Useful sources of resistance are available and early generation screening techniques have been developed to allow positive selection for multiple resistance and the breeding value of clones used as parents to be determined. Progress in restriction fragment length polymorphism technology should result in more efficient selection in the future.     

Improving the yield, processing quality and disease and pest resistance of potatoes by genotypic recurrent selection

A potato (Solanum tuberosum Gp Tuberosum) breeding programme is described and analysed in which resistances to late blight [Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary] and the white potato cyst nematode (Globodera pallida) have been combined with a modest increase in yield and acceptable fry colour for processing. It began in 1991 and has involved cycles of crossing, selection between from 120 to 145 progenies (full-sib families), and clonal selection within the selected progenies. We have shown that the breeding scheme can operate on a 3-year cycle with limited within progeny selection, and on a 5- or 6-year cycle with more extensive within progeny selection. Six years are required when resistance to late blight is assessed in the tubers as well as the foliage. The more extensive within progeny selection is recommended once genes have been combined from sufficient parents to achieve one’s objectives. The yield increase after three cycles of indirect selection through breeders’ visual preference was only modest because it was operating against a decrease which would occur in the absence of selection. A practical improvement in the scheme would be to increase the number of progenies assessed to over 200, given the moderate to high heritabilities of the progeny and clonal tests. But this would require a considerable effort because the success rate achieved with the potato pollinations was typical at just over 30%. In the fourth cycle we showed how new breeding objectives and germplasm could be accommodated whilst continuing to maintain progress, something that is important in any long term breeding strategy.     

Powdery Mildew Resistance Genes in 127 Northwest European Spring Barley Varieties

One hundred and twenty-seven spring barley varieties grown in Denmark since 1979 were characterized for resistance genes using 30 powdery mildew isolates. The resistance genes are traced in the pedigrees to verify the results. Eleven named genes, 12 tentatively named genes/resistances and six unknown resistances were found. Resistance in many varieties was based on combinations of either known genes or of known and new factors. The following five new or relatively new resistance genes more or less effective against the present powdery mildew populations were detected: the ‘Mlo’ resistance conferred by the recessive mlo gene with the characteristic infection type 0/(4), ‘Ricardo’ and ‘Turkish’ sources having gene Mla3 in common and ‘Turkish’ with Ml(Tu2) in addition. In three varieties the new resistance Ml(IM9) was found in combination with different Mia alleles. Variety ‘Jarek’ has two new unidentified resistances.     

Insect resistance in potatoes: sources,evolutionary relationships,morphological and chemical defenses,and ecogeographical associations

Summary The past 25 years, 1686 potato accessions, representing 100 species in the genus Solanum L., subgenus Potatoe, section Petota, were evaluated for field resistance to one or more of the following insect pests: green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer); potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas); Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say); potato flea beetle, Epitrix cucumeris (Harris); and potato leafhopper, Empoasca fabae (Harris). Accessions highly resistant to green peach aphid were identified within 36 species, to potato aphid within 24 species, to Colorado potato beetle within 10 species, to potato flea beetle within 25 species, and to potato leafhopper within 39 species. Resistance levels were characteristic within Solanum species. Insect resistance appears to be a primitive trait in wild potatoes. Susceptibility was most common in the primitive and cultivated Tuberosa. Insect resistance was also characteristic of the most advanced species. The glycoalkaloid tomatine was associated with field resistance to Colorado potato beetle and potato leafhopper. Other glycoalkaloids were not associated with field resistance at the species level. Dense hairs were associated with resistance to green peach aphid, potato flea beetle, and potato leafhopper. Glandular trichomes were associated with field resistance to Colorado potato beetle, potato flea beetle, and potato leafhopper. Significant correlations between insect score and altitude of original collection were observed in six of thirteen species. Species from hot and arid areas were associated with resistance to Colorado potato beetle, potato flea beetle, and potato leafhopper. Species from cool or moist areas tended to be resistant to potato aphid.Abbreviations EBN Endosperm Balance Number