Genetic resistance to root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) in eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Genetic resistance to root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) in eggplant (Solanum melongena)
复制标题
DOI:
10.1111/j.1439-0523.1996.tb00902.x
复制
发表时间:
1996-08-01
期刊:
影响因子:
2
通讯作者:
Charchar, JM
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
Boiteux, LS;Charchar, JM
A germplasm collection of 39 eggplant Solanum melongena genotypes and one accession of S. torvum was evaluated for resistance to the root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne javanica) by using controlled greenhouse tests. Different degrees of resistance to the disease caused by this nematode species were observed among the genotypes tested. Complete resistance (no nematode egg mass formation up to 7 weeks after inoculation) was detected in one accession belonging to domesticated S. melongena species. Good levels of incomplete resistance were also observed in some commercial eggplant genotypes. This is apparently the first report of a source of complete resistance to M. javanica within the S. melongena gene pool and our finding could greatly facilitate the incorporation of this trait into commercial eggplant cultivars. S. ron um, previously described as resistant to several root-knot nematode species (including M. javanica, M. arenaria, and M. incognita) was also confirmed as a source of resistance to this Brazilian population of M. javanica. Therefore, S. torvum can be considered as one of the most promising sources of broad-spectrum resistance genes against root-knot nematodes. Broad-spectrum resistance is of paramount importance for breeding programmes focused on the development of cultivars for tropical and subtropical areas of the world where multiple infestation of soils with distinct Meloidogyne species is a very common feature.