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Breeding for Sharka resistance in European plum based on hypersensitivity ressitance against the Plum pos virus using new highly sensitive pathogen detection tools
Project
Project code: 2814102006
Contract period: 01.04.2007
- 31.03.2011
Budget: 625,464 Euro
Purpose of research: Experimental development
The Sharka disease caused by the Plum pox virus (PPV) causes severe economic losses in stone fruit production. Based on an innovative breeding strategy, it is aimed to obstain high quality Europen plum varieties with resistance mediated by a hypersensitive response against the virus. Crossing varieties of Prunus domestica and creating hybrids between P. domestica cultivars and related species result in large breeding populations which are screened for PPV resistance using innovative, highly sensitive as well as standard pathogen detection tools. After pomological evaluation, the expected new varietes are commercialized and shall help nurseries and fruit growers to enhance their commercial benefit. A close cooperation with grower and nursery associations helps to accelerate to introduction of the newly bred varieties on the market.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Crop Protection
- Arboriculture
- Horticulture
