Introgression of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) determining stripe rust resistance in barley: an example of marker-assisted line development (original) (raw)

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Genome-analysis tools are useful for dissecting complex phenotypes and manipulating determinants of these phenotypes in breeding programs. Quantitative trait locus (QTL)-analysis tools were used to map QTLs conferring adult plant resistance to stripe rust (caused by Puccinia striiformis f.sp. hordei) in barley. The resistance QTLs were introgressed into a genetic background unrelated to the mapping population with one cycle of marker-assisted backcrossing. Doubled-haploid lines were derived from selected backcross lines, phenotyped for stripe-rust resistance, and genotyped with an array of molecular markers. The resistance QTLs that were introgressed were significant determinants of resistance in the new genetic background. Additional resistance QTLs were also detected. The susceptible parent contributed resistance alleles at two of these new QTLs. We hypothesize that favorable alleles were fixed at these new QTLs in the original mapping population. Genetic background may, therefore, have an important role in QTL-transfer experiments. A breeding system is described that integrates single-copy and multiplex markers with confirmation of the target phenotype in doubled-haploid lines phenotyped in field tests. This approach may be useful for simultaneously producing agronomically useful germplasm and contributing to an understanding of quantitatively inherited traits.

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  1. Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA Fax: +1 541-737-1589 E-mail: patrick.m.hayes@orst.edu, , , , , , US
    T. Toojinda & P. Hayes
  2. Scottish Crop Research Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee DD2 5DA, UK, , , , , , GB
    E. Baird, A. Booth, W. Powell, W. Thomas & G. Young
  3. Lochow Petkus France, Route Nationale 154, 28150 Allones, France, , , , , , FR
    L. Broers
  4. ICARDA/CIMMYT, Londres 40, Apdo 6-641, Mexico 6, D.F. Mexico, , , , , , MX
    H. Vivar

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  1. T. Toojinda
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  2. E. Baird
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  3. A. Booth
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Received: 6 May 1997 / Accepted: 1 September 1997

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Toojinda, T., Baird, E., Booth, A. et al. Introgression of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) determining stripe rust resistance in barley: an example of marker-assisted line development.Theor Appl Genet 96, 123–131 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001220050718

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