Integrating susceptibility genes to develop durable resistance against root rot pathogens in peas

Identification of root rot susceptibility genes in peas.

To modify plant susceptibility genes using gene editing to create knockout mutants.

Differential glycomics of resistant and susceptible cultivars to determine how cell walls are remodeled during infection.

QTL analysis and fine mapping of disease susceptibility genes to understand genetic factors that contribute to root rot susceptibility and narrow down targets for gene editing.