Resistant breeding of red clover for selected fungal and viral diseases (QL24010223)

Resistant breeding of red clover for selected fungal and viral diseases (QL24010223)

Number QL24010223

Project team

Agricultural Research, Ltd. - coordinator
Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences
Ing. Hana Jakešová, CSc.

Local project team

Ing. Oldřich Trněný, Ph.D.
Mgr. Magdaléna Dybová
Mgr. Jana Staveníková
Bc. Antonín Drda
Ing. Karel Vejražka, Ph.D.

Supported by:

Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic

NAZV, 1. VS ZEMĚ II

Project duration: 

03/2024 – 12/2028

Summary

The project aims to develop genetic tools for precision breeding of red clover, with an emphasis on increasing resistance to biotic stressors; it focuses on the development of genetic markers to identify resistance to selected viral and fungal diseases. These genetic markers enable rapid and accurate detection of genes associated with resistance, which facilitates the selection and breeding process. The project aims to develop breeding material for pre-breeding, the initial phase of breeding, during which genotypes with desired traits are examined and selected for subsequent use in actual crossbreeding. Achieving these goals should lead to the development of new red clover varieties with high resistance and improved traits, which could have a positive impact on yields, longevity, and the sustainability of growing this important forage crop.

Planned results of the project 

Fuzit – A set of markers for molecular selection for resistance to fungal diseases in red clover

Fuzit – A set of PCR primers for marker-assisted selection of genes conferring resistance to viral diseases in red clover

Fuzit – qPCR primers for quantifying DEGs associated with resistance in red clover

Gfunk – Red clover genotypes with associated genes for resistance to Fusarium infection

Gfunk – Red clover genotypes with associated genes for resistance to powdery mildew (Erysiphe trifolii) infection

Gfunk – Red clover genotypes with associated genes for resistance to selected viral diseases

Jimp – Whole genome genetic analysis of resistance to biotic factors in red clover

Jimp – Transcriptomic and differentially expressed genes analysis of Erysiphe trifolii resistance genotype of red clover

Jost – Resistance to Fusarium infection in red clover under field and controlled conditions

Jost – Evaluation of the effectiveness of red clover plant selection based on the selection of associated genotypes