Expanding the repertoire of genes in chickpea that provides protection against Ascochyta blight
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Lone Buchwaldt
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Objective
To obtain new chickpea germplasm with Ascochyta resistance from diverse geographical regions. To develop integrated chickpea linkage map and consolidate meta-QRL (Quantitative Resistance Loci) for Ascochyta resistance. To identify genes related to Cicer - Ascochyta rabiei recognition and general defense pathways.
Outcome
This research showed that resistance to A. rabiei is controlled both by genes for recognition of specific pathogen isolates and genes involved in common defense pathways. Consequently, it is suggested that resistance breeding is best achieved by combining both types of resistance in new chickpea varieties.
Genetics
SPG Contribution
$186,000.00
Project Status
Complete
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2010 - 2013