Breeding Disease-Resistant Horticultural Crops

1st Edition - September 8, 2023
Imprint: Academic Press
Authors: Paul W. Bosland, Derek W. Barchenger
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 2 7 8 - 8
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 2 7 9 - 5

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Breeding Disease-Resistant Horticultural Crops is a complete and comprehensive resource for understanding the concept of breeding disease resistant crops, especially horticultural crops. Breeders of horticultural crops face distinct challenges that are different from agronomy/row crops, and these crops do not benefit from the vast body of literature available for agronomic crops. This book covers the basic theories that underpin breeding for disease resistance and features extensive real-world examples. Both classical and biotechnical breeding methods are covered, with an emphasis on how these methods are adapted for horticultural species.

Presented in a logical flow for the reader, this book addresses historical perspectives and context as it relates to breeding for disease resistance. It highlights treatments of resistance in the context of the phenotype, the genotype, the pathogen, the environment interaction, sources of resistance, and the deployment of resistance to obtain a durable resistance.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
1. Introduction to breeding disease-resistant horticultural plants
Abstract
Overview
Historical perspective
Koch's postulates
Terminology
A list of principal terms
References
Further reading
2. Resistance: the phenotype
Abstract
Nonhost (innate) resistance
Plant defense to Botrytis cinerea
Effectors
Hypersensitive response
Systemic acquired resistance (SAR)
Induced systemic resistance
Cross-protection
Manipulation of plant architecture
Age-related resistance
Bibliography
3. Resistance: the genotype
Abstract
Gene-for-gene theory
Lock and key concept
Nucleotide-binding and leucine-rich repeat receptors
Helper nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeats
Classes of disease resistance (R) proteins
Quantitative disease resistance
Six characteristics of quantitative disease resistance
Marker-assisted selection
Loss-of-susceptibility concept
Inhibitor genes
Cytoplasmic inheritance
Resistance models
Molecular analysis
Bibliography
4. Resistance: the pathogen
Abstract
Introduction
Pathogen acquisition and maintenance
Host differential
Culture collections
Specialized and working collections
Pathogenicity/virulence
Genetic variation of pathogens
Genetic variation of viroids and viruses
Genetic variation of bacteria
Genetic variation of oomycetes
Genetic variation of fungus
Bibliography
5. Resistance: the environmental interaction
Abstract
Introduction
Protected cultivation
Growth chamber
Phytotron
Vertical farms
Environmental variables
Monitoring equipment
Relative humidity
Soil moisture
Light
Bibliography
6. Resistance: evaluating the interaction phenotype
Abstract
Introduction
Disease screen/index
Evaluation of disease resistance
Quantifying host resistance
Scoring fatigue
Automated data collection
Area under the disease progress curve
Detached leaf screening
Rating scales
Statistics used for assessing disease resistance
Bibliography
7. Resistance sources
Abstract
Natural sources of resistance
Species bridge
Embryo rescue
Germplasm repositories
Core collections
Mutation
Somaclonal variation
Genetic transformation
Bibliography
8. Resistance: Classical Breeding Methods
Abstract
Introduction
Pure line selection
Single plant selection
Mass selection
Hybridization
Backcross method
Pedigree method
Recurrent selection
Somatic hybridization
Doubled haploids
Breeding symbols
Bibliography
9. Breeding for multiple disease resistance
Abstract
Introduction
Interactions
Marker-assisted selection
Genome-wide association study
Marker serendipity
Disease-resistant rootstock
Bibliography
10. Resistance: biotechnology and molecular applications
Abstract
Introduction
Tissue culture
Pyramiding resistance genes
Resistance gene analogs/comparative genetics/synteny
Pan-genomics
Direct gene transfer/transformation
Cisgenesis
CRISPR-Cas 9 system
Fungus-resistant GMO plants
Viral cross-protection
Metabolic engineering
Future of GMO and disease resistance
Bibliography
11. Resistance: gene deployment–durable resistance
Abstract
Introduction
Emerging disease
Systems approach
Wise resistance management
Principles of disease control
Multilines
Anticipatory breeding/preemptive breeding
Evolutionary forces
Bibliography
12. Resistance: plant-parasitic nematodes
Abstract
Introduction
Genetic variation for resistance
Evaluating the interaction phenotype
Sources of resistance
Biotechnology approaches to plant-parasitic nematode control
RNAi-based nematode resistance
Breeding for multiple pest resistance
Nematode-resistant rootstocks
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

Paul W. Bosland

Prof. Bosland is recognized internationally as one of the foremost experts on breeding disease resistant crops. He led the chile pepper breeding and genetics research program at New Mexico State University with the goal of releasing disease resistant chile peppers. In addition, he taught a graduate level course on Breeding for Disease Resistance for more than 3 decades. He has co-authored 8 books, 22 book chapters, and more than 100 research articles. He has received many honors and awards including named a Fellow of the American Society of Horticultural Science, the NMSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics Distinguished Researcher Award, inclusion in Who's Who in America, Wilson's Guide to Experts in Science and Technology, 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century, and the Distinguished Award for Graduate Teaching/Achievement Gamma Sigma Delta. He was honored by the European Scientific Committee on Capsicum and Eggplant by being the first American ever selected to serve on this Committee.

Affiliations and expertise

Regents Professor of Horticulture Emeritus, Plant and Environmental Sciences Department, New Mexico State University (NMSU), USA

Derek W. Barchenger

Dr. Barchenger is lead pepper breeder at WorldVeg, Taiwan. His program emphasizes breeding for disease resistance in tropical regions. He received the prestigious U.S. Borlaug Fellows in Food Security Fellowship, and numerous other research awards. At WorldVeg, Dr. Barchenger has implemented a Phytophthora capsici race characterization protocol to support international anticipatory breeding against this devastating pathogen. He was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Plant Breeding and Breeding Disease Resistance. It was at Oklahoma State University, as an undergraduate assistant in the Plant Pathology Department, that he learned to appreciate the complexity of plant diseases affecting horticultural crops. At the University of Arkansas, he evaluated blackberries, peaches, nectarines, grapes, and blueberries for improved disease resistance.

Affiliations and expertise

Lead Pepper Breeder, World Vegetable Center Taiwan, Taiwan

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