Identification and genetic mapping of novel genes for resistance to blackleg in Chinese and Canadian Brassica napus varieties
Term: 4 years, beginning in 2017
Status: Ongoing
Researcher(s): Dilantha Fernando, University of Manitoba
SaskCanola Investment: $491,411
Total Project Cost: $491,411
Funding Partners: n/a
Project Description
Genetic resistance is considered as the most efficient method for control of blackleg. Previous research results indicate that both Canadian and Chinese B. napus varieties could carry novel genes for resistance to blackleg. Therefore, it is necessary to identify and map the unknown R genes in the canola varieties. Furthermore, identification of resistance genes in the Chinese varieties could benefit Chinese scientists to develop resistant cultivars thus this would help in solving the trade issue caused by blackleg. In this project, novel blackleg R genes will be identified in Chinese end Canadian varieties. These R genes will be fine mapped. In addition, robust gene specific SNP markers tightly linked to novel blackleg resistance genes will be developed for marker assisted selection (MAS).
Objectives
To identify and map the unknown R genes in the canola varieties.