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- Title
Pyramiding different aphid-resistance genes in elite soybean germplasm to combat dynamic aphid populations.
- Authors
Zhang, Shichen; Wen, Zixiang; DiFonzo, Chris; Song, Qijian; Wang, Dechun
- Abstract
The soybean aphid (<italic>Aphis glycines</italic> Matsumura), an invasive species, has posed a significant threat to soybean [<italic>Glycine max</italic> (L.) Merr.] production in North America since 2001. Use of resistant cultivars is an effective tactic to protect soybean yield. However, the variability and dynamics of aphid populations could limit the effectiveness of host-resistance gene(s). Gene pyramiding is a promising way to sustain host-plant resistance. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalent aphid biotypes in Michigan and to assess the effectiveness of different combinations of aphid-resistance genes. A total of 11 soybean genotypes with known resistance gene(s) were used as indicator lines. Based on their responses, Biotype 3 was a major component of Michigan aphid populations during 2015-2016. The different performance of <italic>Rag</italic>-“Jackson” and <italic>Rag1</italic>-“Dowling” along with the breakdown of resistance in plant introductions (PIs) 567301B and 567324 may be explained by Biotype 3 or an unknown virulent biotype establishing in Michigan. With the assistance of flanking markers, 12 advanced breeding lines carrying different aphid-resistance gene(s) were developed and evaluated for effectiveness in five trials across 2015 to 2017. Lines with <italic>rag1c</italic>, <italic>Rag3d</italic>, <italic>Rag6</italic>, <italic>Rag3c</italic> + <italic>Rag6</italic>, <italic>rag1b</italic> + <italic>rag3</italic>, <italic>rag1c</italic> + <italic>rag4</italic>, <italic>rag1c</italic> + <italic>rag3</italic> + <italic>rag4</italic>, <italic>rag1c</italic> + <italic>Rag2</italic> + <italic>rag3</italic> + <italic>rag4</italic>, and <italic>rag1b</italic> + <italic>rag1c</italic> + <italic>rag3</italic> + <italic>rag4</italic> demonstrated strong and consistent resistance. Due to the variability of virulent aphid populations, different combinations of Rag genes may perform differently across geographies. However, advanced breeding lines pyramided with three or four Rag genes likely will provide broader and more durable resistance to diverse and dynamic aphid populations.
- Subjects
APHIS glycines; GENES; APHIDS; BIOMASS energy; SOYBEAN
- Publication
Molecular Breeding, 2018, Vol 38, Issue 3, p0
- ISSN
1380-3743
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11032-018-0790-5