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Development of a method for the evaluation of genetic ressources of the genus Prunus for resistance to fungal disease Monilia laxa in European fruit production
Project
Project code: JKI-ZGO-08-4180
Contract period: 01.01.2015
- 31.12.2019
Purpose of research: Applied research
The aim of the project is the development of a method for the identification of resistant sour cherry cultivars against fungal disease MoniIia laxa for future cherry breeding purpose. The pathogen is the causative agent of Monilia blossom and shoot blight, causing premature dieback of flowers and necrosis on one year old shoots. As consequence of blossom infestation, harvesting losses can be high. It is difficult to estimate the economic impact for Germany. In Serbia, 70-80% blossoms of one orchard can be infested. Up to now, no methods exists to identify possible resistance donors for further breeding approaches. For this purpose different inoculation methods for a resistance test will be developed and compared. Using this method, resistant sour cherry cultivars will be evaluated as basic material for apple resistance breeding against Monilia laxa. The project contributes to a reduced application of plant protection agents and an ecological, sustainable fruit production.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Crop Protection
- Arboriculture
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Institute for Breeding Research on Horticultural Crops (JKI-ZG)
