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Plant Genetic Resources, Sep 30, 2023

Research Square (Research Square), Sep 7, 2023

Evaluation of red leaf spot disease (Colletotrichum sublineolum) resistance in Sorghum bicolor (L... more Evaluation of red leaf spot disease (Colletotrichum sublineolum) resistance in Sorghum bicolor (L.) Monech crop is recognized as a necessary objective towards anthracnose resistance in warm and humid climates. A xed diversity set of 121 genotypes were assessed for red leaf spot disease response for two years during 2020-21(E1) and 2021-22 (E2). On the basis of differential response to red leaf spot, a panel of 86 genotypes were selected for genotyping by sequencing (GBS). The best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) of disease score and area under disease progress curve (AUDPC) along with identi ed SNPs in GBS were used for genome wide association studies (GWAS). A large number of signi cant marker-trait associations were identi ed for test traits. A total of 30 SNPs were identi ed for nal disease score of plant at harvest and 38 SNPs were identi ed for AUDPC during E1 and E2. Chromosome S02 (six) and S06 (six) harboured maximum number of SNPs followed by S04 (ve) for disease score. Linkage disequilibrium decay (LD) in population was estimated to be ~ 50kb. Annotations helped to predict candidate genes in the genomic regions associated SNPs for test traits. Important candidate genes involved were RLP, WRKY, F-box protein, CDP, zinc nger and putative disease resistance protein. Four lines IS 7017, IS 8015, IS 8256 and SCL 4 were free from infection, indicating resistance to red leaf spot and can also serve as donors in cultivar improvement breeding for red leaf spot.

Molecular biology reports, May 8, 2024

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International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 2019

Introduction: Canine parvovirus (CPV) disease is one of the most threatening to domestic and wild... more Introduction: Canine parvovirus (CPV) disease is one of the most threatening to domestic and wild dogs. Material and Methods: A total of 132 clinical samples were isolated from domestic dogs with diarrhoea from Henan, Hubei, Jiangsu, and Anhui provinces from 2016 to 2017, and 56 were positive for CPV-2 by PCR. A phylogenetic tree was constructed for the isolate sequences incorporating 53 non-Chinese reference strains. Results: VP2 sequences showed the strains mainly to be new CPV-2a/2b and CPV-2c genotypes. The Ala5Gly, Phe267Tyr, Ser297Ala, Tyr324Ile, Gln370Arg, Asn426Asp or Asn426Glu, and Thr440Ala sites in the VP2 protein antigenic region were found to have high mutation rates. The VP2 tertiary structural model shows that the change at these mutation points is a factor for the changes in the protein structure. Significant differences between the Central Chinese strains and others were found, indicating that evolution is geographically related and extended in major regions. The homology between the identified strains confirmed their relationship. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that the common genotypes in the same clusters differ slightly in homology and evolutionary history. Conclusion: This epidemiological study enriches the available data and serves as an important reference for studies on the evolution of CPV and selection of vaccines in China.

Research Square (Research Square), Jun 5, 2023

Rice production is severely threatened by frequent outbreaks of Brown planthopper (BPH), Nilaparv... more Rice production is severely threatened by frequent outbreaks of Brown planthopper (BPH), Nilaparvata lugens (Stảl.) biotypes globally. On this account, host-plant resistance serves as an important strategy to reduce the damage caused by BPH. The wild species of rice Oryza nivara accession IRGC 93198 showed consistent resistance reaction against BPH biotype 4 for 5 consecutive years of screening under the greenhouse conditions. The mapping of the BPH resistance gene from Oryza nivara accession IRGC 93198 was conducted using BC 2 F 2 and BC 2 F 3 progenies. Out of 239 BC 2 F 2 plants, 65 plants were resistant (1-3 score), and 174 plants (5, 7, and 9 score) were susceptible, thus tting the segregation ratio of 3:1 (Susceptible: Resistant). The BC 2 F 3 progenies segregated in 1:2:1 con rming that the resistance from O. nivara is governed by a single recessive gene. Bulked segregant analysis (BSA) identi ed genomic region on the short arm of chromosome 4 to be associated with BPH resistance. Molecular mapping performed on BC 2 F 2 population identi ed QTL within the marker interval RM16285 and RM6314 explaining phenotypic variance of 27% at LOD 22.34. The linked marker RM6659 was found e cient in demarcating the susceptible from resistant lines when applied on the panel of rice cultivars, hence can be used for marker assisted selection in crop breeding. The previously identi ed BPH-resistant genes located on chromosome 4 were found susceptible to the BPH biotype 4 screening test. This speci es bph46 to be a novel gene that can be deployed as a valuable donor in BPH resistance breeding programs.

Genetics Research, Oct 1, 2008

Bacterial blight (BB) of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzae (Xoo) is one of the major co... more Bacterial blight (BB) of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzae (Xoo) is one of the major constraints to productivity in SouthEast Asia. The strategy of using major genes, singly or in combination, continues to be the most effective approach for BB management. Currently, more than two dozen genes have been designated but not all the known genes are effective against all the prevalent pathotypes. The challenge, therefore, is to continue to expand the gene pool of effective and potentially durable resistance genes. Wild species constitute an important reservoir of the resistance genes including BB. An accession of Oryza nivara (IRGC 81825) was found to be resistant to all the seven Xoo pathotypes prevalent in northern states of India. Inheritance and mapping of resistance in O. nivara was studied by using F 2 , BC 2 F 2 , BC 3 F 1 and BC 3 F 2 progenies of the cross involving Oryza sativa cv PR114 and the O. nivara acc. 81825 using the most virulent Xoo pathotype. Genetic analysis of the segregating progenies revealed that the BB resistance in O. nivara was conditioned by a single dominant gene. Bulked segregant analysis (BSA) of F 2 population using 191 polymorphic SSR markers identified a y35 centiMorgans (cM) chromosomal region on 4L, bracketed by RM317 and RM562, to be associated with BB resistance. Screening of BC 3 F 1 and BC 2 F 2 progenies and their genotyping with more than 30 polymorphic SSR markers in the region, covering Bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) clone OSJNBb0085C12, led to mapping of the resistance gene between the STS markers based on annotated genes LOC_Os04g53060 and LOC_Os04g53120, which is y38. 4 kb. Since none of the known Xa genes, which are mapped on chromosome 4L, are effective against the Xoo pathotypes tested, the BB resistance gene identified and transferred from O. nivara is novel and is tentatively designated as Xa30(t). Homozygous resistant BC 3 F 3 progenies with smallest introgression region have been identified.

Cereal Research Communications, Aug 2, 2023

Asian Journal of Bioscience, Oct 15, 2014

Soil is the critical resource as well as a basic medium for the growth of natural micro flora pre... more Soil is the critical resource as well as a basic medium for the growth of natural micro flora present in it. The soil fertility depends on its physicochemical properties and microbial population diversity. Diazotrophs are the nitrogen fixing bacteria which possess nifH gene that is responsible for coding the nitrogenase enzyme involved in the reduction of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia. These nitrogen fixing bacteria play an imperative role, function and significance in the soil. Soil samples were collected from the different wheat-maize cropping system of Punjab and analyzed for physicochemical properties as pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, soil texture, ammoniacal as well as nitrate nitrogen. Eighty diazotrophic bacteria were isolated on eight different nitrogen free media and characterized culturally, morphologically, biochemically, functionally and using molecular techniques. The diazotrophic nature of the isolates was confirmed by the amplification of nifH gene using two nifH primers viz. nifH1 and nifH2. The nifH positive isolates were further used for 16S rDNA restriction analysis using different enzymes such as Taq1, Rsa I and Hae III. Based on UPGMA clustering, the representative strains were sequenced and identified as

Plant Genetic Resources, Jul 17, 2009

In India, Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act (PPV&FRA, 2001) requi... more In India, Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act (PPV&FRA, 2001) requires the registration and protection of new and notified/extant plant varieties based on the criteria of distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS) of morphological characteristics. However, these morphological traits have not been able to resolve closely related genotypes. The molecular markers can very well support the DUS testing in such cases. In the present study, therefore, 14 varieties of rice cultivated in Punjab state of India were fingerprinted using 75 simple sequence repeat (SSR) primers. Out of these, 58 primers produced polymorphic profiles, while 13 were monomorphic, 2 revealed null allele and the remaining 2 amplified only from super basmati. In a screen of 7 cultivars, 16 SSR loci produced 17 rare/unique alleles, which provided an opportunity for their unambiguous identification. Cluster analysis based on SSR data clearly distinguished the cultivars into two dist inct groups: comprising non-basmati (group I) and basmati (group II). The cluster pattern was consistent with the pedigree and breeding history of the cultivars.

Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB), Feb 12, 2021

Sustainability of crops in most demand depends upon their genetic diversity. Capsicum, commonly c... more Sustainability of crops in most demand depends upon their genetic diversity. Capsicum, commonly called chilli, is one such crop with its fruits extensively used as vegetable across the world. Knowledge on various traits is important for genetic improvement of such species. Here, we assessed the genetic diversity among 10 genotypes of six Capsicum species, namely Capsicum annuum, C. chinense, C. chacoense, C. frutescens, C. tovarii and C. galapagoense. C. annuum MS-12 is a genetic male sterile line. We used morphological descriptors and simple-sequence repeat (SSR) molecular markers for this study. Out of 60 SSR screened, 22 markers (36.66%) showed polymorphism. Alleles number per locus varied from 3 to 7. Average PIC value for 22 polymorphic markers was 0.69, and ranged from 0.54 for the primer Hpms 1-139 to 0.85 for the primer CAMS-072. Ten genotypes of Capsicum species were grouped into three major clusters such that genotypes in a single cluster had less dissimilarity matrix values among themselves than which belongs to other clusters. Range of fruit weight and pericarp thickness varied from 0.1 g ('PAU-621') to 2.3 g ('MS-12'), and from 0.29 mm ('PAU-621') to1.09 mm ('MS-12'), respectively. These two genotypes can be used in hybridization or in recombinant breeding program for obtaining higher heterotic effects/ heterosis or for transgressive segregants in chilli pepper.

Maydica, 2014

Fifty six isolates of Fusarium moniliforme collected from different maize cultivars grown in vari... more Fifty six isolates of Fusarium moniliforme collected from different maize cultivars grown in various regions of Punjab were characterized for their pathogenic variation and molecular diversity. Based on the multivariate cluster analysis of pathogenicity data, seven clusters were formed, each representing a specific disease reaction to a particular maize hybrid/inbred line used in this study. The isolate Fm 10 was found the most virulent with an average disease index (ADI) of 66.6% whereas, Fm 45 was found least virulent with ADI of 42.5%. The sub-mountaneous undulating region of Punjab represented maximum percentile of least virulent isolates, however, undulating plain region of Hoshiarpur and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district of the State represented the most virulent zone of F. moniliforme isolates. Genetic diversity in the Punjab populations of F. moniliforme was studied using twenty random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers, out of which 18 showed amplification with a total of 220 amplified fragments. Primer OPT-12 was found to be highly polymorphic with PIC value of 0.913 while OPT-9 was least polymorphic. The size of amplified DNA fragments ranged from 0.1-2.0 kb. Dendrogram based on molecular data generated by 18 RAPD primers showed six clusters with similarity percentage ranging from 36 to 96% and one independent lineage with 26% similarity coefficient. No correlation was obtained between the genetic diversity and pathogenic variation; however the latter was influenced by agro-climatic zones of northwestern India. This was the first attempt to study the genetic diversity of F. moniliforme causing Fusarium stalk rot of maize in Punjab.

PLOS ONE, Jun 9, 2020

Shoot fly (Atherigona naqvii) is one of the major insects affecting spring maize in North India a... more Shoot fly (Atherigona naqvii) is one of the major insects affecting spring maize in North India and can cause yield loss up to 60 per cent. The genetics of insect resistance is complex as influenced by genotypic background, insect population and climatic conditions. Therefore, quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping is a highly effective approach for studying genetically complex forms of insect resistance. The objective of the present study was to dissect the genetic basis of resistance and identification of genomic regions associated with shoot fly resistance. A total of 107 F 2 population derived from the cross CM143 (resistant) x CM144 (susceptible) was genotyped with 120 SSR markers. Phenotypic data were recorded on replicated F 2:3 progenies for various component traits imparting resistance to shoot fly at different time intervals. Resistance to shoot fly was observed to be under polygenic control as evidenced by the identification of 19 putative QTLs governed by overdominance to partial dominance and additive gene actions. The major QTLs conditioning shoot fly resistance viz., qDH9.1 (deadheart) and qEC9.1 (oviposition) explaining 15.03 and 18.89 per cent phenotypic variance, respectively were colocalized on chromosome 9. These QTLs are syntenic to regions of chromosome 10 of sorghum which were also accounted for deadheart and oviposition suggesting that the same gene block may be responsible for shoot fly resistance. The candidate genes such as cysteine protease, subtilisin-chymotrypsin inhibitor, cytochrome P450 involved in synthesis of alleochemicals, receptor kinases, glossy15 and ubiquitin-proteasome degradation pathway were identified within the predicted QTL regions. This is the first reported mapping of QTLs conferring resistance to shoot fly in maize, and the markers identified here will be a valuable resource for developing elite maize cultivars with resistance to shoot fly.

Journal of Genetics, Sep 6, 2022

Cotton cultivation is conquered by transgenic Bt upland cotton hybrids in India. Bt gene does not... more Cotton cultivation is conquered by transgenic Bt upland cotton hybrids in India. Bt gene does not provide resistance against sucking insect pests. Due to the inherent vulnerability of extant Bt cotton hybrids to sap-sucking insect pests including leafhopper, upland cotton cultivation is seriously threatened by surging populations of these pests. Consistent and extensive screening of upland cotton germplasm over the years has revealed absence of adequate resistance against leafhopper. Here, we report introgression of leafhopper tolerance from a diploid A-genome cotton species, Gossypium arboreum into G. hirsutum. The dominance of leafhopper tolerance was observed over its susceptibility. Genetic analysis revealed that tolerance to leafhopper was inherited in a simple Mendelian fashion and was controlled by two genes, either singly or in combination. Using bulked segregant analysis, two simple-sequence repeat markers, namely NAU 922 and BNL 1705, located on chromosomes A5 and A11 respectively, were tagged with leafhopper tolerance. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of molecular tagging of leafhopper tolerance introgressed from G. arboreum into G. hirsutum. A significant negative association was observed between leaf trichome density and leafhopper nymph population.

Research Square (Research Square), Mar 22, 2021

Decoding the genetic mechanisms underlying disease resistance is of great importance for crop imp... more Decoding the genetic mechanisms underlying disease resistance is of great importance for crop improvement. Rice false smut (RFS) is a major fungal disease caused by Ustilaginoidea virens that hampers the grain quality and yield of rice worldwide. It causes 2.8-49% global yield loss depending upon disease severity and varieties grown. In India, the severity of yield loss ranged from 2-75%. Keeping the economic importance of this disease, identi cation of the genes/QTLs governing disease resistance is of prime importance for the development of the linked markers and cloning of the genes. Here, we report mapping of QTLs using a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population derived from a cross between resistant line, RYT2668, and a highly susceptible variety, PR116. The population was evaluated for rice false smut disease under eld conditions for three cropping seasons 2013, 2015, and 2016. A total of seven QTLs were mapped on rice chromosomes 2, 4, 5, 7, and 9 of rice using 2326 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers. Among them, a novel QTL qRFSr9.1 affecting total smut ball (TSB)/panicle on chromosome 9 exhibited the largest phenotypic effect. The prediction of putative candidate genes within the qRFSr9.1 spanned in 994.1Kb revealed four NBS-LRR domain-containing disease resistance proteins. We identi ed SNPs/Indels associated with the disease resistance which could be used for accelerating breeding programs using marker-assisted selection. In summary, our ndings mark the 'hot-spot' region on rice chromosomes along with the identi cation of disease resistance genes in conferring resistance to the rice false smut disease.

African Journal of Microbiology Research, Feb 26, 2014

Soil is a hot spot for microbial diversity, however, the excessive use of agrochemicals have redu... more Soil is a hot spot for microbial diversity, however, the excessive use of agrochemicals have reduced natural microflora of soil. Soil samples were collected from central plain region of Punjab and georeferenced. Physicochemical properties of the soil samples ranged from 5.9-8.7 (pH), 0.13-0.51 dSm-1 electrical conductivity (EC), 0.26-0.77% organic carbon (OC), 14-119 ppm (ammonical N) and 28-119 ppm (nitrate N). Variable diazotrophic population was obtained on eight different nitrogen free media. Diazotrophic count was found to be positively affected by OC; whereas, it was negatively affected by pH, EC, ammonical and nitrate nitrogen. A total of 169 diazotrophs were isolated and characterized using cultural, morphological and biochemical techniques and tentatively identified as diverse genera of Pseudomonas sp., Bacillus sp., Azotobacter sp., Rhizobium sp., Azospirillum sp., Beijerinckia sp. and Derxia sp. Using molecular techniques, sixty seven isolates were found to be positive for amplification of nif H. Based on unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA) clustering, dendrogram was obtained and the representative cultures were identified as Xanthomonas sp., Beijerinckia indica, Flavobacterium johnsoniae, Pseudoxanthomonas suwonensis, Lysinibacillus sphaericus, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Notulae Scientia Biologicae, Sep 22, 2014

Silver Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum falcatum causing red rot of sugarcane was assessed bas... more Silver Genetic diversity of Colletotrichum falcatum causing red rot of sugarcane was assessed based on morphological, pathological and molecular characteristics especially from subtropical Indian conditions. Sixteen isolates of this pathogen were collected based on the extensive survey on prominent varieties grown in the region along with some elite selections. Morphological observations (colony colour, mycelium pattern and sporulation) grouped the isolates into two distinct types (C1: light type and C2: dark type). However, quantitative data on colony diameter showed five clusters for these isolates. Pathogenic characterization of these isolates on fourteen standard differentials formed six groups, ingroup 1: (CF-Pb-1) isolates Cf-157, Cf-249 and Cf-248 were the most virulent while group 6 (CF-Pb-6) isolates Cf-60 and Cf-247 were the least one. The genetic relatedness among the isolates using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis revealed sufficient molecular polymorphism, which in turn confirmed the variation in virulence of different isolates. The data categorized different isolates into two major clusters and five independent lineages. Polymorphic information content (PIC) ranged from 0.701 to 0.929. Isolate Cf-223 was found to be genetically most diverse among all the isolates. Present study inferred that morphological grouping of most of the isolates showed positive correlation with the pathogenic variability while molecular diversity did not showed such associations.

Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2007

To improve yield potential of export quality traditional Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) variety B... more To improve yield potential of export quality traditional Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) variety Basmati 370, QTL for yield components were introgressed from a high yielding tropical Japanica cultivar Palawan through marker assisted selection in BC2F2 population. Transgressive segregants were observed for all traits. Enhancement over recurrent parent for panicle weight (155.5%), panicle number (141.5%), grains per panicle (35.7%), 100-grain weight (35%), panicle length (20%) and for overall grain yield was 168.7%. A set of 201 SSR markers was used to identify and tag a total of 19 putative QTL by bulked segregant analysis. Six putative QTL for panicle number were tagged on chromosome 1, 2, 7, 8, and 12, five for panicle weight on chromosome 1, 5, 7, 9 and 12, three QTL for 100 grain weight 1, 6 and 7 and five QTL for grain yield per plant on chromosome 1, 2, 7, 8 and 12 were detected. The QTL identified in this study will be useful in molecular breeding of Basmati for improvement of yield.

Journal of Phytopathology, Aug 29, 2019

Southern leaf blight (SLB) caused by the fungus Cochliobolus heterostrophus (Drechs.) Drechs. is ... more Southern leaf blight (SLB) caused by the fungus Cochliobolus heterostrophus (Drechs.) Drechs. is a major foliar disease of maize worldwide. Our objectives were to identify quantitative trait loci (QTL) for resistance to SLB and flowering traits in recombinant inbred line (RIL) population derived from the cross of inbred lines LM5 (resistant) and CM140 (susceptible). A set of 207 RILs were phenotyped for resistance to SLB at three time intervals for two consecutive years. Four putative QTL for SLB resistance were detected on chromosomes 3, 8 and 9 that accounted for 54% of the total phenotypic variation. Days to silking and anthesis–silking interval (ASI) QTL were located on chromosomes 6, 7 and 9. A comparison of the obtained results with the published SLB resistance QTL studies suggested that the detected bins 9.03/02 and 8.03/8.02 are the hot spots for SLB resistance whereas novel QTL were identified in bins 3.08 and 8.01/8.04. The linked markers are being utilized for marker‐assisted mobilization of QTL conferring resistance to SLB in elite maize backgrounds. Fine mapping of identified QTL will facilitate identification of candidate genes underlying SLB resistance.