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Late Blight Resistance Profiles of Elite Potato Germplasm in the United States

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Pyramiding resistance genes (R genes) in potato generally provides improved field resistance against late blight (LB). Potato breeders may implement pyramiding by targeting breeding schemes according to LB genetic profiles. This study interrogated LB resistant elite germplasm for pyramided late blight R genes using DNA-based markers, which were then challenged against contemporary LB races. Five late blight R gene markers were used in this study. LB resistance ratings were determined using detached leaf assay (DLA) and field data from multiple locations and years. The clone J117, found to have the Rpi-blb1/RB gene, showed high resistance against US-23 in the laboratory and field. Several varieties positive for the R3b gene showed at least moderate resistance in the DLA and in the field. While two varieties were found to be pyramided with the R1 and R3b genes and also showed good field resistance, DLA results indicate that the combination is likely non-additive. LB resistance may be broadened by incorporating novel R gene combinations.

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Los genes piramidales de resistencia (genes R) en la papa generalmente proporcionan una mejor resistencia de campo contra el tizón tardío (LB). Los fitomejoradores de la papa pueden implementar la piramidalización apuntando a esquemas de reproducción de acuerdo con los perfiles genéticos LB. Este estudio interrogó el germoplasma de élite resistente a LB para los genes piramidales de tizón tardío R utilizando marcadores basados en ADN, que luego fueron desafiados contra las razas LB contemporáneas. Se utilizaron cinco marcadores del gene del tizón R en este estudio. Las calificaciones de resistencia LB se determinaron utilizando el ensayo de hojas separadas (DLA) y los datos de campo de múltiples ubicaciones y años. El clon J117, que se encontró que tenía el gene Rpi-blb1/RB, demostró alta resistencia contra US-23 en el laboratorio y el campo. Varias variedades positivas para el gen R3b mostraron al menos una resistencia moderada en el DLA y en el campo. Mientras que dos variedades fueron encontradas para ser piramidadas con los genes R1 y R3b y también mostraron buena resistencia de campo, los resultados de DLA indican que la combinación es probablemente no-aditiva. La resistencia a LB puede ampliarse mediante la incorporación de nuevas combinaciones de genes R.

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Grateful acknowledgements for J. Coombs, D. Douches, and X. Qu for field data, and H. Karki and D. Halterman for assistance with late blight protocols. This project was supported by the Maine Potato Board Research Committee, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Grant Number 2019-34141-30285; and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Hatch (or McIntire-Stennis, Animal Health, etc.) Project Number ME0-021922 through the Maine Agricultural & Forest Experiment Station. Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station Publication Number 3813.

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Brown-Donovan, K.M., Porter, G.A. & Tan, E.H. Late Blight Resistance Profiles of Elite Potato Germplasm in the United States. Am. J. Potato Res. 98, 232–245 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12230-021-09837-0

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