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Genetic diversity of Patellifolia species
Project
Project code: JKI-ZL-08-3200
Contract period: 01.02.2015
- 31.01.2017
Purpose of research: Applied research
The genus Patellifolia is the donor of a resistance gene used in the sugar beet production to control the beet cyst nematode (Heterodera schachtii) and a potential source of disease resistance genes. Genetic resources of Patellifolia species gain importance inter alia with the expansion of the sugar beet production to new regions. For that reason the interest in Patellifolia is increasing again since 2007. The project team will analyse the geographic patterns of genetic diversity in Patellifolia species and clear taxonomic problems. The results will be used to create a set of taxonomic standard accessions which will facilitate collections curators the review of genebank accessions thereby raising the quality of conservation activities. So-called Most Appropriate Accessions for AEGIS, the European virtual genebank, can be recommended after this revision. This set of reliable accessions is urgently needed for breeding and genomic research. The action will also help closing gaps in ex situ holdings and will promote the establishment of genetic reserves.
Section overview
Subjects
- Plant Breeding
- Genetic Resources
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
Institute for Breeding Research on Agricultural Crops (JKI-ZL)
