Development of molecular tools for Fusarium avenaceum root rot resistance in lentil with different seed coat pigmentation

To develop a multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) population derived from eight diverging parents.

To develop molecular markers assocciated with ARR and FRR resistance and validation in other lentil germplasm.

To assess ARR and FRR resistance and seed coat color in a lentil MAGIC.

To map quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with ARR and FRR resistance and seed coat colour in MAGIC population.