Genetic analysis for resistance to the green leafhopper, Nephotettix virescens (Distant), in some cultivars of rice, Oryza sativa L.

Abstract

The genetics of resistance to green leafhopper Nephotettix virescens (Distant) was studied in 17 cultivars of rice ( Oryza sativa L.). Seedlings at the one-leaf stage were infested with second- and third-instar nymphs of green leafhopper. Reactions to seedling injury were recorded 7–8 days after infestation. The reactions of F 1, F 2, and F 3 populations from the crosses of resistant varieties with susceptible parent TN1 revealed that resistance of Tilakkachray, Kalimekri 77-5, and Tilockkachari was governed by two dominant genes and resistance of IR42 was conveyed by a single recessive gene. Single dominant genes govern resistance in the remaining 13 cultivars. Allele tests revealed that a single dominant gene of Segon Perak and one of the two genes of Kalimekri 77-5 are allelic to Glh 1. The single dominant gene of Ernest, Bignou and ARC614 and one of the two genes of each of Tilakkachray, Kalimekri 77-5, and Tilockkachari are allelic to Glh 2. A single dominant gene, which is allelic to Glh 3, conditions resistance in Arai and IR30. The single recessive gene which conveys resistance in IR42 appears to be allelic to glh 4. The allelic relationships of one of the two genes of Tilakkachray and Tilockkachari and single dominant genes of Fulkari 653, Chao Pho Kha, Amoule Borome, Kabero, Aus Murali, IR28 and IR34, with each other and with Glh 5 are not known.