Redroot Research Articles

The versatile plant probiotic bacterium Bacillus velezensis SF305 reduces red root rot disease severity in the rubber tree by degrading the mycelia of Ganoderma pseudoferreum1

Natural rubber is an indispensable material of strategic importance that has critical applications in industry and the military. However, the development of the natural rubber industry is impeded by the red root rot disease of rubber trees caused by Ganoderma pseudoferreum, which is one of the most devastating diseases in the rubber tree growing regions in China. To combat this disease, we screened the antifungal activity of 223 candidate bacterial strains against G. pseudoferreum, and found that Bacillus velezensis strain SF305 exhibited significant antifungal activity against G. pseudoferreum. B. velezensis SF305 had a nearly 70% efficacy against the red root rot disease of rubber trees with the therapeutic treatment (Tre), while it exhibited over 90% protection effectiveness with the preventive treatment (Pre). The underlying biocontrol mechanism revealed that B. velezensis SF305 could reduce the disease severity of red root rot by degrading the mycelia of G. pseudoferreum. An antiSMASH analysis revealed that B. velezensis SF305 contains 15 gene clusters related to secondary metabolite synthesis, 13 of which are conserved in species of B. velezensis, but surprisingly, B. velezensis SF305 possesses 2 unique secondary metabolite gene clusters. One is predicted to synthesize locillomycin, and the other is a novel nonribosomal peptides synthetase (NRPS) gene cluster. Genomic analysis showed that B. velezensis SF305 harbors genes involved in motility, chemotaxis, biofilm formation, stress resistance, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and synthesis of the auxin indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), suggesting its plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) properties. B. velezensis SF305 can promote plant growth and efficiently antagonize some important phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria. This study indicates that B. velezensis SF305 is a versatile plant probiotic bacterium. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time a B. velezensis strain has been reported as a promising biocontrol agent against the red root rot disease of rubber trees.

Isolation, Identification, and Biocontrol Mechanisms of Endophytic Burkholderia arboris DHR18 from Rubber Tree against Red Root Rot Disease.

Red root rot disease is a devastating fungal disease of rubber trees caused by Ganoderma pseudoferreum (Wakef). Biocontrols using beneficial microorganisms are safe and sustainable. We isolated a DHR18 endophytic bacterium from a healthy rubber tree to obtain a new efficient antagonistic bacterium for red root rot disease affecting rubber trees and evaluated the mechanism of action involved using a double culture assay, genome annotation analysis, and the ethyl acetate extraction method. The results revealed that the DHR18 strain inhibits G. pseudoferreum growth and has broad-spectrum antifungal activity by secreting cell wall hydrolases (proteases and chitinases), indole-3-acetic acid, and siderophores. Furthermore, it fixes nitrogen and is involved in biofilm formation and phosphate solubilisation, improving disease resistance and tree growth. The results showed that the antifungal substances secreted by DHR18 are mainly lipopeptides. Simultaneously, DHR18 enhanced the rubber tree resistance to G. pseudoferreum by increasing the activities of defence enzymes superoxide dismutase, phenylalanine ammonia lyase, peroxidase, catalase, and polyphenol oxidase. The results indicate that B. arboris DHR18 has biocontrol potential and could be used as a candidate strain for the control of red root rot disease in rubber trees.

Phytochemical analysis and allelopathic potential of essential oil of yarrow (Achillea spp.) ecotypes against redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.)

This study will contribute to the knowledge of plant allelopathy and its application in weed management, as well as to the valuation of medicinal and neglected plant species. An allelopathy experiment was conducted to introduce Achillea spp. as an effective species on the red root pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.). The allelopathic effect of dry material from the flower, leaf and stem of Tanacetum polycephalum L. and 9 Achillea spp. (Achillea santolina L., A. millefolium L., A. nobilis L., A. conferta DC., A. vermicularis Trin., A. beibersteinii Afan., A. talagonica Boiss., A. tenuifolia Lam., A. aleppica DC.) applied to the soil on the growth of redroot pigweed seedling was tested. Five different ratios of aerial dry material of different species as residues (at 0, 10, 20, 40, and 50 g kg−1 dry weight) were used in the pots. Achillea residual had a significant effect on the growth of redroot pigweed. Achillea vermicolaris and A. aleppica were the most effective species at stopping the growth of redroot pigweed, reducing its dry matter by 90% at 0.07 and 0.02 g kg−1 dry weight, respectively. Based on the results of GC/MS analyses, 152 different compounds were found in the essential oil of Achillea spp. The possible relationship between allelochemicals and seedling investigation by partial least squares regression between effective doses for controlling redroot pigweed and allelochemical compounds of Achillea species. Result showed that cis-Menth-2-en-1-ol, α-Terpinyl, propionate and Bornyl acetate had the most effect on inhibiting the growth of redroot pigweed. Our research revealed that the Achillea genus has a lot of potential as a bioherbicide. This means that its leftovers or mulch could be used as a good cover crop to control redroot pigweed.

Identification of the Genome-Wide Expression Patterns of Non-Coding RNAs Associated with Tanshinones Synthesis Pathway in Salvia miltiorrhiza

The red root of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, a famous traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), was caused by tanshinone in epidermis cells. In order to study the biological function of ncRNAs in the tanshinone synthesis, the expression patterns of mRNA and ncRNAs were comprehensively analyzed in red (high tanshinone content) and white root (low tanshinone content) tissues derived from the same plant. A total of 731 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were mainly enriched in primary metabolic pathways such as galactose and nitrogen, and some secondary metabolic pathways such as phenylpropanoid and terpenoids. A total of 70 miRNAs, 48 lncRNAs, and 26 circRNAs were identified as differentially expressed (DE) ones. The enrichment pathway of the targets of DE-lncRNA were mainly in ribosome, carbon metabolism, plant hormone signal transduction, and glycerophospholipid metabolism. The function of the targets genes of 59 miRNAs combined with DE-circRNAs was mainly involved in plant–pathogen interaction, endocytosis, phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, and sesquiterpenoid and triterpenoid biosynthesis pathways. Most genes of the tanshinone synthesis pathway had a higher expression. Some ncRNAs were predicted to regulate several key enzyme genes of the tanshinone synthesis pathway, such as SmDXS2, SmGGPPS1, SmKSL. Furthermore, most target genes were related to the resistance of pathogens. The present study exhibited the tissue-specific expression patterns of ncRNAs, which would provide a basis for further research into the regulation mechanism of ncRNAs in the tanshinone synthesis process.

BrRD20 improves abiotic stress resistance in chrysanthemum.

RESPONSIVE TO DESSICATION 20 (RD20) is a member of the caleosin family, which is involved in plant growth and development, signal transduction, abiotic stress and plant immunity. However, the molecular mechanism of the biological function of RD20 in turnip is still largely unknown. This study aimed to characterise the roles of BrRD20 during abiotic stress resistance and their responses in various abiotic stresses by isolating BrRD20 (MK896873) from 'Tsuda' turnip. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis showed that the highest expression levels of BrRD20 occurred in the petal, followed by the leaf, bud and red root epidermis, with tissue specificity. The transcript level of BrRD20 was much higher under natural light than under dark conditions in 0-5-day-old turnip seedlings. BrRD20 was also induced to be regulated by abiotic stresses such as high or low temperature, dehydration, osmotic hormone salt and alkali stresses. BrRD20 overexpression (BrRD20-OE) in Chrysanthemum presented an enhanced tolerance to low temperature, dehydration and salt stress compared with the wild type. The BrRD20 gene was induced to be regulated by abiotic stresses such as high or low temperature, dehydration, osmotic and salt stresses. The BrRD20 gene also improved abiotic stress resistance in chrysanthemum. The above results suggested that BrRD20 plays a crucial role in abiotic stress resistance.

Aplikasi Sistem Pakar Berbasis Android dengan Metode Certainty Factor untuk Mendiagnosis Penyakit pada Tanaman Karet

Rubber is an important plantation commodity as a source of income, employment and foreign exchange opportunities, as an engine of economic development in new centers within the rubber plantation environment. Rubber plant diseases generally cause economic losses to rubber plantations. Lack of knowledge of farmers to control rubber plant diseases can result in losses and ultimately reduce farmers' income. Therefore, it is necessary to build a system that can diagnose diseases like an expert or an expert. The method used in this system is the certainty factor method which is used to prove whether a fact is certain or uncertain. This method is very suitable for expert systems that diagnose uncertainty. After that, a system validity test is carried out which aims to test the ability of the expert system to identify diseases. Based on the test results, the highest disease score was tapping groove disease with a disease percentage of 94.96%, while the lowest disease percentage was red root fungus disease with a percentage of 79%, with an average test result above 75% so that it was concluded that the system can diagnose rubber plant diseases well in accordance with the results of the diagnosis obtained.

Evaluation of Alternaria alternata as a biological control agent of redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.)

Biological control agents, especially some plant pathogenic fungi have the potential of weed control. To evaluate the efficacy of Alternaria alternata on the biological control of red root pigweed, an experiment was conducted based on Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications and different concentrations of the isolates A. alternata (104,107 spore ml-1 with distilled water and 104,107 spore ml-1 with surfactant and tween 40) at three temperature regimes (20/10, 25/15, 30/20 % c) during different growth stages (2, 4, 6 and 8 leaf). The results showed that the disease severity was increased by surfactant and enhanced temperatures. The inoculation of pathogen caused a significant reduction in dry weight at 2, 4 and 8 leaf growth stages and decreased plant height at 2,4 and 6 leaf stages and also reduced leaf area at 2 leaf stages. The results of this reaserch showed that this fungus has potential effectiveness and mycoherbicidal ability for red root pigweed control.

Investigating the Effect of the Interaction of Maize Inducer and Donor Backgrounds on Haploid Induction Rates.

Doubled haploid technology is a feasible, fast, and cost-efficient way of producing completely homozygous lines in maize. Many factors contribute to the success of this system including the haploid induction rate (HIR) of inducer lines, the inducibility of donor background, and environmental conditions. Sixteen inducer lines were tested on eight different genetic backgrounds of five categories in different environments for the HIR to determine possible interaction specificity. The HIR was assessed using the R1-nj phenotype and corrected using the red root marker or using a gold-standard test that uses plant traits. RWS and Mo-17-derived inducers showed higher average induction rates and the commercial dent hybrid background showed higher inducibility. In contrast, sweet corn and flint backgrounds had a relatively lower inducibility, while non-stiff stalk and stiff stalk backgrounds showed intermediate inducibility. For the poor-performing donors (sweet corn and flint), there was no difference in the HIR among the inducers. Anthocyanin inhibitor genes in such donors were assumed to have increased the misclassification rate in the F1 fraction and, hence, result in a lower HIR.

Analysis of the inheritance of the marker SCAR-R1A, linked to the Rpf1 red stele root rot resistance gene, in strawberry hybrid progeny

Background. Resistance to pathogens is an important breeding trait of a cultivar. Red stele root rot (Phytophthora fragariae var. fragariae Hickman) is a dangerous root disease. Revealing the patterns of resistance inheritance and identifying promising genotypes is an important stage in the development of strawberry cultivars resistant to red stele root rot. The purpose of the study was to identify patterns of inheritance for the SCAR-R1A marker, linked to the Rpf1 red stele root rot resistance gene, in the strawberry hybrid combinations.Materials and methods. The target materials were the strawberry cultivars ‘Bylinnaya’, ‘Olimpiyskaya Nadezhda’, ‘Privlekatelnaya’ and ‘Feyyerverk’, and hybrid seedlings of the cross combinations Bylinnaya × Olimpiyskaya Nadezhda, Bylinnaya × Feyyerverk, Olimpiyskaya Nadezhda × Bylinnaya, Privlekatelnaya × Bylinnaya, and Feyyerverk × Bylinnaya. The Rpf1 gene was identified with the marker SCAR-R1A.Results and conclusion. For the hybrid combination Bylinnaya × Olimpiyskaya Nadezhda, the percentage of seedlings with an Rpf1 resistance allele was 33.3%. For the combination Bylinnaya × Feyyerverk, their percentage was 37.2%; for Olimpiyskaya Nadezhda × Bylinnaya, 39.4%; for Privlekatelnaya × Bylinnaya, 39.6%; and for Feyyerverk × Bylinnaya, 36.2%. The average percentage of seedlings with an Rpf1 allele for the studied combinations was 37.1%. Assessment of the compliance between the observed segregation and theoretical one according to the χ2 criterion confirmed the monogenic character of the studied trait and the Mendelian ratio of inheritance frequencies for the marker fragments of the Rpf1 gene as 1 : 1. Therefore, all identified seedlings with an Rpf1 allele are characterized by a heterozygous genotype. Strawberry hybrids promising for breeding were identified: 62-41 (Bylinnaya × Feyyerverk), 65-17, 65-24 (Olimpiyskaya Nadezhda × Bylinnaya), and 69-29 (Feyyerverk × Bylinnaya).

Morphological, Histological and Ultrastructural Changes in Hordeum vulgare (L.) Roots That Have Been Exposed to Negatively Charged Gold Nanoparticles

In recent years, there has been an impressive development of nanotechnology. This has resulted in the increasing release of nanomaterials (NM) into the environment, thereby causing the risk of an uncontrolled impact on living organisms, including plants. More studies indicated the biotoxic effect of NM on plants, including crops. The interaction of nanoparticles (NP) with food crops is extremely important as they are a link to the food chain. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of negatively charged gold nanoparticles (-) AuNP (at two concentrations; 25 µg/mL or 50 µg/mL) on barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) root development. Morphological, histological and ultrastructural analyses (with the use of stereomicroscope, bright filed microscope and transmission electron microscope) revealed that regardless of the concentration, (-) AuNP did not enter into the plant body. However, the dose of (-) AuNP proved to be important for the plant’s response because different morphological, histological and ultrastructural changes were observed in the treated roots. The NP treatment caused: red root colouration, a local increase in the root diameter and a decreased formation of the root hair cells (on morphological level), damage to the rhizodermal cells, vacuolisation of the cortical cells, a detachment of the cell files between the cortical cells, atypical divisions of the cells, disorder of the meristem organisation (on the histological level), the appearance of periplasmic space, numerous vesicles and multivesicular bodies, electron-dense spots in cytoplasm, alterations in the structure of the mitochondria, breakdown of the tonoplast and the plasmalemma (on the ultrastructural level).

Construction of a high-density genetic map based on specific-locus amplified fragment sequencing and identification of loci controlling anthocyanin pigmentation in Yunnan red radish.

Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) belongs to the family Brassicaceae. The Yunnan red radish variety contains relatively large amounts of anthocyanins, making them important raw materials for producing edible red pigment. However, the genetic mechanism underlying this pigmentation has not been fully characterized. Here, the radish inbred line YAAS-WR1 (white root skin and white root flesh) was crossed with the inbred line YAAS-RR1 (red root skin and red root flesh) to produce F1, F2, BC1P1, and BC1P2 populations. Genetic analyses revealed that the pigmented/non-pigmented and purple/red traits were controlled by two genetic loci. The F2 population and the specific-locus amplified fragment sequencing (SLAF-seq) technique were used to construct a high-density genetic map (1230.16 cM), which contained 4032 markers distributed in nine linkage groups, with a mean distance between markers of 0.31 cM. Additionally, two quantitative trait loci (QAC1 and QAC2) considerably affecting radish pigmentation were detected. A bioinformatics analysis of the QAC1 region identified 58 predicted protein-coding genes. Of these, RsF3′H, which is related to anthocyanin biosynthesis, was revealed as a likely candidate gene responsible for the purple/red trait. The results were further verified by analyzing gene structure and expression. Regarding QAC2, RsMYB1.3 was determined to be a likely candidate gene important for the pigmented/non-pigmented trait, with a 4-bp insertion in the first exon that introduced a premature termination codon in the YAAS-WR1 sequence. Assays demonstrated that RsMYB1.3 interacted with RsTT8 and activated RsTT8 and RsUFGT expression. These findings may help clarify the complex regulatory mechanism underlying radish anthocyanin synthesis. Furthermore, this study’s results may be relevant for the molecular breeding of radish to improve the anthocyanin content and appearance of the taproots.

A Systematic Study to Assess Displacement Performance of a Naturally-Derived Surfactant in Flow Porous Systems

For the first time, the present work assesses the feasibility of using Korean red ginseng root extract, a non-ionic surfactant, for the purposes of enhanced oil recovery (EOR). The surfactant is characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis. Pendant drop and sessile drop techniques are employed to study the oil–water interfacial tension (IFT) and wettability nature of the sandstone rock, respectively. In addition, oil recovery enhancement is investigated using micromodel and core floods. In the salt-free system, IFT measurements indicate that the surfactant carries a critical micelle concentration of 5 g/L. In a saline medium (up to 50 g/L), the addition of a surfactant with different concentrations leads to an IFT reduction of 47.28–84.21%. In a constant surfactant concentration, a contact angle reduction is observed in the range of 5.61–9.30°, depending on salinity rate, revealing a wettability alteration toward more water-wet. Surfactant flooding in the glass micromodel provides a more uniform sweeping, which leads to an oil recovery enhancement of 3.02–11.19%, depending on the extent of salinity. An optimal salt concentration equal to 30 g/L can be recognized according to the results of previous tests. Surfactant flooding (10 g/L) in optimal salt concentration achieves an additional oil recovery of 7.52% after conventional water flooding.

Integrative analysis of metabolome and transcriptome reveals the mechanism of color formation in white root (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

Tanshinones are a class of bioactive components and pigments found in the traditional Chinese herb Salvia miltiorrhiza (S. miltiorrhiza). To clarify the biosynthesis of tanshinones in S. miltiorrhiza roots, the metabolome and transcriptome were compared among three S. miltiorrhiza lines (two red root lines: HG and CK, one white root line: BG). In this study, 18 tanshinones showed markedly lower abundances in BG lines than in other lines and 15 significant differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) were chosen as potential marker compounds. Meanwhile, the expression of 5 tanshinone biosynthesis genes in BG was significantly downregulated, which affected the metabolic flow of tanshinones. We speculated that this was the reason BG exhibited white roots. Moreover, 49 cytochrome P450 genes and 22 transcription factors were identified as candidate genes for tanshinone synthesis and regulation. Our results not only explain the formation of root color in S. miltiorrhiza, but also provide an effective solution to explore the biosynthetic pathway of tanshinones.

Genome-wide association and transcriptome analysis of root color-related genes in Gossypium arboreum L.

The significant number loci and candidate genes of root color in Gossypium arboreum are identified and provide a theoretical basis of root color for cotton. A stimulating phenomenon was observed on the 4th day of sowing in the root color of some G. arboreum accessions that turned red. To disclose the genetic mechanisms of root color formation via genome and transcript levels, we identified the significant number of SNPs and candidate genes that are related to root color through genome-wide association study (GWAS) and RNAseq analysis in G. arboreum. Initially, 215 no. of G. arboreum accessions was collected, and the colors of root on the 4th, 6th and 9th day of germination were recorded. The GWAS demonstrated that 225 significant SNPs and 47 candidate genes have been identified totally. The strongest signal SNP A04_91824 could greatly distinguish the root color with most "C" allele accessions have displayed white and "T" allele accessions displayed red. RNAseq was performed on accessions having the white and red root, and results revealed that 12 and 138 DEGs were detected on 2nd and 4th day, respectively. ACD6, UFGT, and LYM2 were the most related genes of root color, later, verified by qRT-PCR. The mature zone of red and the white roots was observed by the histological section method, and results shown that cells were more closely arranged in the white root, and both average cell length and cell width were longer in the red root. This study will be helpful to cotton breeders for utilization of several elite genes and related SNPs related to root color, in addition to find linkage with economically important traits of interests.

ANTI-CHOLOSETEROL ACTIVITIES OF WHITE (RAPHANUS RAPHANISTRUM) AND RED (RAPHANUS SATIVUS) RADISH ROOTS

Objective: The purpose of this research is to explore the in vitro activities of white (Raphanus raphanistrum) and red (Raphanus sativus) radish root ethanol extract in decreasing cholesterol levels.
 Methods: Ultrasonification method was used in obtaining 96% ethanol extract of white and red radish root. The cholesterol levels were analyzed by visible spectrophotometry, which was validated using Lieberman-Buchard reagents. The decreased cholesterol levels were converted into IC50 values.
 Results: The results showed that the IC50 of 96% white and red radish root ethanol extracts were 743.7 and 634.7 µg/ml, respectively. The results of statistical analysis using the T-test obtained a significant value greater than the probability value (P) of 0.05.
 Conclusion: Therefore, it was concluded that the activities of 96% ethanol extract of white and red radish roots did not have a significant ability to reduce the in vitro cholesterol levels.

Induced secretion system mutation alters rhizosphere bacterial composition in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench

Main conclusionA novel inducible secretion system mutation in Sorghum named Red root has been identified. The mutant plant root exudes pigmented compounds that enriches Actinobacteria in its rhizosphere compared to BTx623.Favorable plant–microbe interactions in the rhizosphere positively influence plant growth and stress tolerance. Sorghum bicolor, a staple biomass and food crop, has been shown to selectively recruit Gram-positive bacteria (Actinobacteria) in its rhizosphere under drought conditions to enhance stress tolerance. However, the genetic/biochemical mechanism underlying the selective enrichment of specific microbial phyla in the sorghum rhizosphere is poorly known due to the lack of available mutants with altered root secretion systems. Using a subset of sorghum ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) mutant lines, we have isolated a novel Red root (RR) mutant with an increased accumulation and secretion of phenolic compounds in roots. Genetic analysis showed that RR is a single dominant mutation. We further investigated the effect of root-specific phenolic compounds on rhizosphere microbiome composition under well-watered and water-deficit conditions. The microbiome diversity analysis of the RR rhizosphere showed that Actinobacteria were enriched significantly under the well-watered condition but showed no significant change under the water-deficit condition. BTx623 rhizosphere showed a significant increase in Actinobacteria under the water-deficit condition. Overall, the rhizosphere of RR genotype retained a higher bacterial diversity and richness relative to the rhizosphere of BTx623, especially under water-deficit condition. Therefore, the RR mutant provides an excellent genetic resource for rhizosphere-microbiome interaction studies as well as to develop drought-tolerant lines. Identification of the RR gene and the molecular mechanism through which the mutant selectively enriches microbial populations in the rhizosphere will be useful in designing strategies for improving sorghum productivity and stress tolerance.

Marker controlled screening of resistant to red stele root rot (Rpf1 gene) strawberry selected forms

The results of the analysis of allelic polymorphism of the Rpf1 red stele root rot resistance gene in strawberry hybrid forms using diagnostic DNA markers were shown. The recessive homozygous genotype (rpf1rpf1) was identified in strawberry seedlings 932-29 (F. virginiana subsp. platypetala (Rydb.) Staudt × Feyerverk), 933-4 (F. virginiana subsp. platypetala (Rydb.) Staudt × Rubinovyy kulon), 62-7, 62-23 (Bylinnaya × Feyerverk), 65-2, 65-15 (Olimpiyskaya nadezhda × Bylinnaya) and 35-16 (922-67 × Maryshka). The heterozygous state of the Rpf1 gene was identified in strawberry forms 69-29 (Feyerverk × Bylinnaya), 62-41 (Bylinnaya × Feyerverk), 72-24, 72-71 (Privlekatelnaya × Bylinnaya), 65-17, 65-24 (Olimpiyskaya nadezhda × Bylinnaya), which allows them to be used in breeding for resistance to P. fragariae var. fragariae as valuable initial forms.

Analysis of strawberry promising varieties and selected forms by resistance to red stele root rot using molecular markers

The analysis of the allelic state of the Rpf1 red stele root rot gene in 14 promising foreign strawberry varieties and 6 selected forms of the I.V. Michurin FSC breeding was completed. The Rpf1 gene in a heterozygous state was identified in strawberry forms 61-15 (Bylinnaya × Olimpiyskaya nadezhda), 69-29 (Feyerverk × Bylinnaya), and 72-71 (Privlekatelnaya × Bylinnaya), which makes it possible to recommend them for involvement in breeding work to create resistant to P. fragariae var. fragariae strawberry varieties. Strawberry varieties Lebedushka, Elianny, Florence, Malwina, Monterey, Polka, Verona, Vima Tarda Asia, Chamora Turusi, Clery, Flamenco, Salsa and Symphony, and selected forms 56-5 (Gigantella Maxim × Privlekatelnaya), 69-42 (Feyerverk × Bylinnaya) and 35-16 (922-67 × Maryshka) have a recessive homozygous genotype.

Marker-assisted screening of promising forms in the strawberry breeding

The results of the use diagnostic DNA-markers in the breeding of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) were shown. The carriers of target alleles of red stele root rot resistance (F. virginiana Duch. ssp. platypetala, Bylinnaya, 69-29 (Feyerverk × Bylinnaya), 72-24 and 72-71 (Privlekatelnaya × Bylinnaya)), anthracnose resistance (Borovitskaya, Sudarushka, Elianny, Troubadour, 933-4 (F. virginiana Duch. ssp. platypetala × Rubinovyy kulon)), high mesifurane content in fruits (F. orientalis Los., F. moschata Duch., F. virginiana Duch. ssp platypetala, Lastochka, Torpeda, Flora, Samson, 932-29 (F. virginiana Duch. ssp. platypetala × Feyerverk), 56-5 (Gigantella × Privlekatelnaya)) and γ-decalactone content in fruits (F. orientalis Los., F. moschata Duch., F. ovalis Rydb., Bylinnaya, Kupchikha, Sonata, Vima Tarda) were identified. These genotypes are valuable initial forms for involvement in the breeding process to improve the strawberry assortment.

POTENSI JAMUR ASAL UMBI TANAMAN TERNA TAHUNAN SEBAGAI PENGENDALI Ganoderma boninense PENYEBAB PENYAKIT BUSUK PANGKAL BATANG PADA KELAPA SAWIT

The oil palm plantation sector is one of the largest foreign exchange earners in Indonesia. The attack of red root fungus by Ganoderma boninense causes stem rot disease (BPB) in oil palms, causing potential losses. Until now, this disease has not been controlled. Therefore, research is needed for controlling BPB disease in oil palm. This study aims to determine the ability of the biological agents explored and isolated from three types of annual herbaceous tubers, namely garut (Maranta arundinacea), ganyong (Canna indica), and talas Belitung (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) in controlling G. boninense. A total of 24 isolates, 11 isolates from garut tubers, 9 isolates from ganyong tubers, and 4 isolates from Belitung tubers were tested for the antagonism in dual culture on Malt Extract Agar (MEA) media. The results showed that the isolates from Belitung tubers had higher antagonism than garut and ganyong. Three isolates that showed the highest antagonistic activity were TLRF3, Gytf5, and TLTF8, all of which were from the genus Trichoderma. Endophytic fungi tested have the potential to be biological agents to control BPB (Rot Pangkal Batang) disease in oil palm.