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Collaborative project: Development of breeding material of basil (Ocimum basilicum) with resistance against downy mildew (Peronospora sp.) and with increased tolerance to low temperatures - Subproject 1
Project
Project code: 2814102206
Contract period: 01.04.2007
- 31.03.2010
Budget: 98,008 Euro
Purpose of research: Experimental development
Downy mildew (Peronospora sp.) on basil (Ocimum basilicum) occurred the last seven years with substantial extent in glasshouses in Germany. The pathogen can spread rapidly within the crop. Pots with infected plants are not marketable what re-sults in a large financial loss for the producers. A chemical control of the pathogen is not possible. The development of a control strategy against downy mildew on basil is urgently needed. Therefore, the investigation of the biology of the pathogen as a basis for the development of a pest-management strategy is the objective of this project. It focuses on the breeding of resistant basil genotypes to downy mildew. A screening of particularly resistant genotypes against downy mildew is a prerequisite for a success-ful breeding process. Further objective is the evaluation of the tolerance of basil genotypes to lower temperature. Producing at lower temperatures could reduce energy costs in glasshouses and delay the development of downy mildew. Therefore, many basil genotypes should be screened on their tolerance to downy mildew and lower temperature under controlled conditions. Project will also focus on the seed transmis-sibility of the pathogen.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Crop Protection
- Horticulture
- Vegetable Gardening
