Abstract
A major Sharka resistance determinant (PPVres) has been identified on chromosome 1 in apricot. Following the comparison of the ‘Resistant’ and ‘Susceptible’ haplotypes of the PPVres region, some candidate genes have been identified. The project develops over the following main objectives: (a) development of a dense linkage map and QTL analysis on a large available progeny; (b) identification of candidate genes and markers tightly associated in a panel of resistant genotypes; (c) combined analysis of ‘Lito’ transcriptome and small RNAs to disclose the differential gene expression and silencing effect during PPV infection; (d) validation of candidate genes by genetic transformation, genome editing and virus-induced gene silencing.
Project details
Unibo Team Leader: Stefano Tartarini
Unibo involved Department/s:
Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agro-Alimentari
Coordinator:
ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - Università di Bologna(Italy)
Total Eu Contribution: Euro (EUR) 206.194,00
Total Unibo Contribution: Euro (EUR) 74.330,00
Project Duration in months: 24
Start Date:
12/10/2023
End Date:
28/02/2026
