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Institute of Resistance Research and Stress Tolerance (JKI-RS)
Institution
Section overview
Description
Research of the new institute is focused on two fields of research which are of vital importance today with respect to climate change, consumer protection and protection of natural resources (soil, water, biodiversity), i.e. improvement of resistance and tolerance of agricultural and horticultural crops to biotic and abiotic stress.
Activities
- Research
Parent institution
Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants – Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI)
Coordinated projects
- A combination of systems biology and experimental high-throughput approaches to engineer durable resistance against plant viruses in crops
- Alternative ways for reducing Fusarium susceptibility in wheat leading to a lesser contimation with mycotoxins - a contribution to health care and consumer protection
- Analyses of genetics of resistance to Turnip yellows virus and development of molecular markers
- Analysis of virulence and selection of resistant genotypes against bacterial diseases to ensure sustainable fruit production
- Association genetic studies for combined heat and drought tolerance in barley
- Association mapping of net blotch and spot blotch resistance in a set of Hordem vulgare accessions originated from the centers of barley diversity
- Breeding forage and grain legumes to increase EU's and China's protein self sufficiency
- Breeding hybrid barley for bioenergy purposes with special consideration of the Stay Green effect
- Breeding innovations in wheat for resilient cropping systems, subproject F
- Breeding of lupines for ecological farming - quality investigations concerning feed suitability
- Characterization of Hordeum bulbosum derived resistance to the barley yellow mosaic virus-complex (BaMMV, BaYMV-1 und -2) in H. vulgare
- Characterization of the Solanum tuberosum proteome under conditions of nitrogen deficiency and drought stress as basis for breeding of nitrogen efficient and drought tolerant starch potatoes
- Collaborative project: Analyses of Thinopyrum species to broaden the genetic basis of resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) against important pathogens with special consideration of eyespot (Oculimacula spp.) - Subproject 1
- Collaborative project: Analysis of temperature effects on the susceptibility of oilseed rape cultivars and genotypes to TuYV and pests (aphids) - Subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Anticipatory breeding of starch potatoes with durable resistance towards the plant-parasitic nematode Meloidogyne chitwoodi. Subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Biotechnology and molecular breeding methods for the utilization of resistant bacteria (Xanthomonas hortorum pv pelargonii, Ralstonia solanacearum) in Pelargoniums – Subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Broadening the genetic base and developing new (selection-) strategies for hybrid barley breeding. Subproject 7
- Collaborative project: Determination of genetic diversity among Lolium perenne accessions with respect to drought tolerance as base for development of marker assisted selection methods and breeding of new cultivars adapted to climate changes – Subproject 4
- Collaborative project: Genetic analysis and modeling of wheat-rust interaction to develop stable, multi-resistant wheat varieties - subproject B
- Collaborative project: Identification and mapping of QTL for Septoria tritici resistance in the wheat accession HTRI 1410 - subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Identification of closely linked markers for wheat leaf and stripe rust resistance genes and virulence monitoring in open land populations of wheat leaf and stripe rusts - subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Identification of molecular markers for BYDV-resistance in maize – Subproject 3
- Collaborative project: Implementation of innovative breeding approaches to establish sunflower as a competitive oil and protein crop for the German market - Subproject D
- Collaborative project: Investigation on the resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum) against the orange (Sitodiplosis mosellana) and yellow (Contarinia tritici) wheat blossom midge
- Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to net blotch (Pyrenophora teres f. teres) in barley
- Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to tan spot (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) in wheat - Subproject 1
- Collaborative project: Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to tan spot (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) in wheat - Subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Screening for Wheat dwarf virus resistance / tolerance in the wheat gene pool and identification of QTL using association mapping - subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Selection of lupine genotypes with resistance against aphids and its dependency from plant alkaloid content and development temperature – Subproject 1
- Collaborative project: Sustainable winter oilseed rape production through breeding improvement of the NUE and optimization of the cultivation system - subproject A
- Collaborative project: The Utilization of virus resistance derived by Hordeum bulbosum for a sustainable barley breeding by the help of 'GenOmics'. Subproject 2
- Collaborative project: Unlocking the potential of narrow-leaved bitter lupin (Lupinus angustifolius L.) as a new protein source for human nutrition
- Collaboratvie project: Identification of molecular marker for soil borne virus resistance in wheat - subproject 2
- Combination of Septoria, Fusarium, and DTR resistances in elite wheat by genomic selection
- Comprehensive phenotyping of agronomic traits and six physiological indicators for drought stresstolerance are conducted on a diverse set of rapeseed genotypes
- Construction of a core of healthy potato cultivars and verification of its favourable crop cultivation under ecological conditions
- Detection of genetic differences in the ability of wheat to symbiosis with fungi growing root endophytes and their effects on the stress tolerant
- Determination of resistance of spring and winter barley to Puccinia hordei in the frame of official tests for variety release
- Development and characterization of wheat lines being resistant against Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides
- Development of a national evaluation program of plant genetic resources of cereal crops
- Development of an in vitro system for characterization of potato genotypes in respect to nitrogen efficiency
- Development of molecular markers for resistance against strowbraker foot rot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides) and marker supported combination of the resistance genes Pch1, Pch2 and the resistance from Aegilops kotschyi.
- Development of phenotypic and genotypic tools for improving the breeding of durum resistance to two mosaic viruses
- Development of phenotypic and genotypic tools for improving the breeding of durum resistant to two mosaic viruses
- Dissection of Wild Emmer Wheat QTLs (Quantitative Trait Loci) Conferring Drought Resistance
- Effects of the endogenous pectate lyase (PL) 1 on the induction of plant defence mechanisms in transgenic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.)
- Enhanced food and income security in Southwest and Central Asia (SWCA) through potato varieties with improved tolerance to abiotic stress
- Enhancing drought stress adaptation in oilseed rape: yield stability and stress tolerance as selection targets for optimization via physiological phenotyping
- Establishment of innovative breeding approaches to make sunflower competitive as an oil and protein crop for the German market
- Evaluation of allergic components in wheat genotypes with real time PCR and identification of allelic diversity and effects on the response to pathogens
- Evaluation of Brassicaceae for resistance against the cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae) to use resistant cabbage cultivars in organic farming
- Evaluation of genetic resources in cereals regarding development of root system from the aspect of fast and effective youth growth - especially for organic farming
- Evaluation of plant genetic Ressources of barley and wheat for resistance against aphids
- Expansion of soybean cultivation in Germany through breeding adaptation and agronomic optimization
- FSOV 2018 D DéLiBeRe-JNO: development of cereal varieties adapted to and resistant to the yellow dwarf virus
- GABI - PLANT KBBE II - Joint project 'ExpResBar': Exploiting genetic variation for resistance to important pathogens in barley. Subproject B
- Genomcs-driven analysis of the wheat/Fusarium pathosystem for healthy food and feed product development
- Genome based selection systems for baking quality and resistance in elite germplasm in winter wheat under moderate nitrogen fertilization. Subproject 2
- Genome wide association studies to improve drought stress tolerance in Ethiopian wheat (Triticum durum) and barley (Hordeum vulgare) accessions
- Genome wide studies to improve drought stress tolerance of ethiopian barley and durum wheat varieties.
- Genomic modeling of genotype x environment interactions using the example of drought stress tolerance in barley
- Genomics-based exploitation of wheat genetic resources for plant breeding
- Genomics-based exploitation of wheat genetic resources for plant breeding
- Genomics-based improvement of adapted soybean germplasm and establishment of a molecular screening system for soybean pathogens, Sub-project 4: Phenotyping of a population basing on parental lines with differences in chilling tolerance regarding pod set after a chilling period
- High resolution mapping of leaf rust resistance gene from barley landrace MBR1012
- Identicifation and characterization of a resistance gene against barley yellow dwarf virus in corn
- Identification and characterisation of a resistance gene against Barley yellow dwarf virus in maize
- Identification and combination of new resistances against BYDV and its vector the bird cherry oat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi) in wheat
- Identification of barley germplasm resistant to BaMMV-SIL and a new BaMMV-strain detected in Germany and development of closely linked markers for rym13
- Identification of resistance parameters/mechanisms of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) against the aphid species Myzus persicae and Aphid fabae.
- Identification of Wheat dwarf virus tolerance in the barley genepool and their exploitation for breeding
- Identification, modification and deployment of genetic factors controlling resistance to important pathogens in barley
- Implementaion of genomic selection in barley breeding
- Implementation of the ECPGR European Evaluation Network (EVA) on wheat/barley and vegetable crops (carrot, lettuce and pepper)
- Importance of root lesion nematodes in German crop production and strategies to breed resistant varieties
- Improvement of stone bunt and dwarf stone bunt resistance in bread wheat by systematic use of genetic variation
- Increase of the agronomic importance of yellow lupins (Lupinus luteus) and white lupins (Lupinus albus) for organic farming
- Influence of abiotic stress and climatic changes on quality of agricultural products
- Investigation of a wheat progeny to evaluate WDV tolerance (Wheat dwarf virus)
- Investigation of nitrogen efficiency in Solanum tuberosum
- Investigations of resistance in wheat cultivars as well as genebank accessions to loose smut (Ustilago tritici f. sp. tritici) as a basis for the development of genotypes suitable for eco-farming systems
- Investigations of the epidemiology of aphids. Monitoring of flight activity of aphids in suction and yellow traps in relation to the natural occurrence of aphids in wheat and barley accessions in the field
- Investigations of the resistance of strawberry (Fragaria) against Xanthomonas fragariae, the causal organism of Angular Leaf Spot Disease
- Investigations regarding influence of abiotic stress (temperature, pH-compatibility) to quality parameters of legumes in view of human and animal nutrition
- Investigations regarding influence of drought stress on valuable and antinutritive ingredients of oilseed rape (Brassica napus)
- Localization and validation of QTL for adaptation and disease resistance in barley
- Locating exotic genes that control agronomic traits under stress in a wild barley nested association mapping (NAM) population
- Mapping and exploitation of new sources of resistance to net blotch (Pyrenophora teres f. teres) in barley
- Marker-assisted selection for WDV tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum) and its transfer into applied wheat breeding
- Molecular characterization of genetic potato resources with regard to abiotic stress tolerance or associated traits (association mapping in potatoes)
- Molecular genetic characterization of resistance to barley yellow mosaic viruses in evaluated plant genetic resources
- Monitoring of Plasmodiophora brassicae the causal agent of clubroot in winter rapeseed in Germany and Europe and mapping of new resistance genes derived from genetic resources
- Monitoring of Turnip yellows virus (TuYV) in oilseed rape in Germany
- Phenotyping of potato genotypes with regard to drought stress
- Physiological response of potatoes to simultaneous drought/heat stress and the development of selection criteria for tolerant plant material
- Plant biotechnology joint project: 'Evaluation of wheat pre-breeding material respect of frost tolerance (FROWHEAT) - Project C
- Priming for enhanced defense as a strategy to optimize crop resistance and as a possible breeding target
- Priming for enhanced defense as a strategy to optimize crop resistance and as a possible breeding target - PrimedPlant2
- Proteome analysis using transgenic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L) with improved soft rot resistance
- Pyramidising of QTL in order to improve the Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tolerance of barley and genetic analysis of tolerance to Wheat dwarf virus (WDV) - Subproject 2
- Recurrent genomic selection for combining resistance genes and improvement of yield and agronomic performance in winter barley. Subproject 2
- Study of genetic resistance to the wheat dwarf virus in barley and winter wheat
- Study of genetic resistance to the wheat dwarf virus in barley and winter wheat
- Survey and characterization of JKI's collections of arthropod and phytopathogenic microorganisms and viruses with respect to invasive pests of crops under climate change
- Survey of genetic diversity of drought stress tolerance in Lolium perenne as prerequisite for development of marker based selection and breeding strategies for cultivars adapted to climate changes
- Uncovering barley yellow mosaic virus strain - resistance gene interaction
- VALDIS TROST - Validation of identified markers for selection of drought tolerant starch potatoes; subproject 2: candidate gene based analysis of drought tolerance
- Validation and identification of important marker trait associations for traits of agronomic importance towards the development of improved wheat varieties (VALID)
- Validation of markers for the selection of drought tolerant starch potatoes subproject 2: Candidate gene based analysis of drought tolerance
- Züchtung feuerbrandtoleranter Obstsorten (ZUEFOS)
Involved in research projects
- Characteristics of the local distribution of the Y139C resistance gene in Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) in a focus of resistance in Westphalia, Germany
- Characterization and evaluation of the Fragaria wild species collection of the fruit genebank
- Collaborative project: Anticipatory breeding of starch potatoes with durable resistance towards the plant-parasitic nematode Meloidogyne chitwoodi. Subproject 3: Development of quantiativen resistance tests of the tuber and its application
- Comparison of spectroscopical, chromatographical and immunological methods for detection of mycotoxin content and fungus attack in cereal samples
- Development and application of microspectroscopic methods in the mid infrared range for identification of epicuticular wax layers on leaves and fruits of selected cultivated plant varieties regarding the calculated influence of resistance in crossing tria
- Development and application of resistance screening methods to economically important fungi of carrots (Daucus carota) particularly to black rot disease caused by Alternaria radicina Meier, Drechsler and Eddy
- Development and selection of pear genotypes with resistance to fire blight
- Development of a database for the reference collection of plant viruses
- Development of a resistance screening method to the Asparagus virus 1 (AV-1) in asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.)
- Development of suitable methods for somatic cell hybridisation of Pelargonium as prerequisite for opening up of new genetic resources
- Enhanced food and income security in SWCA through potato varieties with improve tolerance to abiotic stress
- Establishing a library of barley introgression lines (ILs) carrying chromosomal segments from Hordeum bulbosum
- Evaluation of the fire blight sensitivity and fungal infections of apple and pear cultivars in the Fruit genebank of JKI
- Fire blight resistance of the wild apple species Malus fusca - mapping, gene isolation and functional characterization
- Further development, update und quality management of online-database 'KLIMAPS JKI' with important facts of the consequences of climate change on plant protection. (KLIMAPS)
- Genetic analysis of wheat resistance to furoviruses Soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV) and Soil-borne wheat mosaic virus (SBWMV)
- Genetic and phytopathological characterization of resistance mechanisms to E. amylovora
- Genome-driven analysis of the wheat/Fusarium pathosystem for healthy food and feed product development, Subproject B
- Genome-driven analysis of the wheat/Fusarium pathosystem for healthy food and feed product development, Subproject C
- Identification of fire blight resistant donors of genetic resources of Malus wild spec. with different resistance mechanisms to Erwinia amylovora
- Identification, modification and deployment of genetic factors controlling resistance to important pathogens in barley
- Identification, modification and deployment of genetic factors controlling resistance to important pathogensin barley - project part D
- Importance of root lesion nematodes in German crop production and strategies to breed resistant varieties, Subproject A
- Improvement of disease resistance of potato
- Introgression of resistance to fire blight into apple breeding material
- Migration patterns of Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) with respect to anticoagulant resistance and individual’s relationships on livestock farms in Westphalia
- Molecular analysis of important nematodes infecting soybean in Germany
- Phytopathological characterization of Malus orientalis genotypes of the north Caucasian region
- Selection on methionine-rich domestic legumes (Vicia faba, Pisum sativum und Lupinus angustifolius)
- Use of biotechnological methods for the production of interspecific somatic hybrids between wild species of the genus Solanum of the series Etuberosa and Pinnatisecta and the cultivated potato for the analysis of novel glykoalkaloids. Subproject: Chemica
- Utilization and application of resistances of not adapted PGR for potato breeding by use of biotechnological methods.
- WeGa - Network - Product and productsafety highly intensive plant production
Contact
Institute of Resistance Research and Stress Tolerance
(JKI-RS)
Erwin-Baur-Str. 27
06484 Quedlinburg
Saxony-Anhalt
Germany
Phone: +49 (3946) 47602
Fax: +49 (3946) 47600
Email: rs(@)julius-kuehn.de