Priority actions for Fusarium head blight resistance in durum wheat: Insights from the wheat initiative
The Plant Genome,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Fusarium
head
blight
(FHB),
mainly
caused
by
graminearum
and
culmorum,
is
a
major
wheat
disease.
Significant
efforts
have
been
made
to
improve
resistance
FHB
in
bread
(Triticum
aestivum),
but
more
work
needed
for
durum
turgidum
spp.
durum).
Bread
has
ample
genetic
variation
breeding,
which
can
be
readily
exploited,
while
characterized
higher
disease
susceptibility
fewer
valuable
sources.
The
Wheat
Initiative
-
Expert
Working
Group
on
Durum
Genomics
Breeding
promoted
scientific
discussion
define
the
key
actions
that
should
prioritized
achieving
comparable
found
wheat.
Here,
detailed
state
of
art
novel
tools
are
presented,
together
with
perspective
next
steps
forward.
A
meta-analysis
grouping
all
quantitative
trait
loci
(QTL)
associated
both
conducted
identify
hotspot
regions
do
not
overlap
Rht
alleles,
known
negatively
correlate
resistance.
list
QTL
related
deoxynivalenol
contamination
lines
carrying
different
sources
provided
as
strategic
resource.
QTL,
closely
linked
markers
useful
selected
design
an
effective
breeding
program.
Finally,
we
highlight
priority
implemented
achieve
satisfactory
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Wheat-Psathyrostachys huashanica 4Ns Additional Line Confers Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight
Yinghui Li,
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Hang Peng,
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Hao Zhang
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Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1104 - 1104
Published: April 2, 2025
Fusarium
head
blight
(FHB)
is
one
of
the
major
wheat
diseases
caused
by
species
(mainly
graminearum
and
asiaticum),
resulting
in
significant
global
yield
losses
risks
to
food
security.
Breeding
varieties
with
resistance
genes
most
environmentally
friendly
economical
strategy
for
controlling
FHB.
Psathyrostachys
huashanica
Keng
ex
P.
C.
Kuo
(2n
=
2x
14,
NsNs),
which
showed
abiotic
tolerance
biotic
resistance,
has
research
value
potential
as
an
important
genetic
resource
improvement.
In
previous
studies,
we
crossed
common
developed
lines
containing
different
NS
chromosomes.
this
study,
identified
a
4NS
additional
line,
DA26,
from
progenies
wheat-P.
huashanica-derived
using
genomic
situ
hybridization
(GISH)
fluorescence
(FISH)
analyses.
Line
DA26
high
greenhouse
field
conditions.
However,
parental
Chinese
Spring
(CS)
CSph2b
mutant
susceptibility
A
evaluation
agronomic
traits
that
plant
height
was
significantly
lower
than
CS,
while
there
were
no
differences
other
traits.
addition,
also
eight
4Ns-specific
primers
identify
4Ns
chromosome,
can
facilitate
breeding
FHB
gene
mapping
future.
Language: Английский
Exploration of Genomic Regions Associated with Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Wheat and Development and Validation of Kompetitive Allele-Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction Markers
Pengbo Song,
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Yueyue Li,
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Xin Wang
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(7), P. 3339 - 3339
Published: April 3, 2025
Fusarium
head
blight
(FHB),
caused
by
graminearum,
is
a
globally
significant
disease
that
severely
impacts
the
yield
and
quality
of
wheat.
Breeding
resistant
wheat
varieties
using
resistance
genes
most
cost-effective
strategy
for
managing
FHB,
but
few
markers
are
available
marker-assisted
selection
(MAS)
resistance.
In
this
study,
we
evaluated
recombinant
inbred
line
(RIL)
population
to
FHB
through
single-floret
inoculation
in
four
field
environments
over
two
years.
Combined
with
quantitative
trait
loci
(QTL)
detection
high-density
genetic
mapping
based
on
50
K
SNP
arrays,
identified
total
21
QTLs
influencing
It
worth
noting
QFhba-5D.2-1
was
detected
as
well
multi-environment
trial
(MET)
analysis,
explaining
phenotypic
variation
ranging
from
1.98%
18.55%.
We
also
pinpointed
thirteen
within
QTL
intervals
chromosomes
4A,
5D,
6B,
7A
associated
defense
mechanisms.
Furthermore,
developed
Kompetitive
Allele-Specific
PCR
(KASP)
QFhba-7A
regions
validate
their
specificity
RIL
population.
Subsequently,
validated
polymorphism
these
305
germplasms
analyzed
effect
thousand
kernel
weight
(TKW)
spike
length
(SL).
These
will
accelerate
development
FHB-resistant
MAS,
significantly
reducing
losses
strengthening
food
security.
Language: Английский
Chromosome telosome 1StL from Elymus repens carries a novel locus Fhb.Er-1StL conferring resistance to Fusarium head blight in wheat
Fei Wang,
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H. Wei,
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Qiong Wang
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et al.
Published: April 14, 2025
Abstract
Fusarium
head
blight
(FHB)
is
a
globally
prevalent
wheat
disease
caused
by
multiple
species
within
Fusariumgenus.
P1142-1-2
wheat-
E.
repens
partial
amphidiploid
with
high
resistance
to
FHB.
However,
its
detailed
genome
composition
and
the
genetic
information
of
chromatin
derived
from
E.
remains
unclear,
which
limits
transfer
utilization
potential
gene
into
wheat.
Based
on
GISH
FISH
karyotypes
analysis,
this
study
confirmed
that
possesses
complete
common
seven
homologous
pairs
chromosomes
containing
alien
chromatin.
The
GenoBaits®Wheat-St
45K
liquid
microarray
analysis
revealed
contains
different
St
1St
7St
repens,
respectively.
Two
FHB-resistant
derivative
lines
were
identified
self-progenies
P1142-1-2×Chuannong16
(a
cultivar
susceptible
FHB)
characterized
as
T1StL·1StL
chromosome
translocation
line
t1StL
telosomic
addition
line,
A
total
17
molecular
markers
developed
specific
1StL
used
construct
physical
map
1StL.
Linkage
demonstrated
confers
FHB
distinct
dosage
effect.
Diagnostic
excludes
presence
known
FHB
R
genes
1StL,
it
proposed
harbors
novel
locus,
designated
Fhb.Er-1StL,
enriches
pool.
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Transcriptomic analysis of two Chinese wheat landraces with contrasting Fusarium head blight resistance reveals miRNA-mediated defense mechanisms
Lijuan Wu,
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Junqiang Wang,
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Shian Shen
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et al.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Introduction
Fusarium
head
blight
(FHB),
caused
primarily
by
graminearum
(
Fg
),
poses
a
significant
threat
to
wheat
production.
It
is
necessary
deeply
understand
the
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
FHB
resistance
in
breeding.
Methods
In
this
study,
transcriptomic
responses
of
two
Chinese
landraces—Wuyangmai
(WY,
resistant)
and
Spring
(CS,
susceptible)—to
F.
infection
were
examined
using
RNA
sequencing
(RNA-seq).
Differential
expression
mRNAs,
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs),
circular
(circRNAs),
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
was
analyzed
at
3
5
days
post-
inoculation
(dpi).
Results
The
results
showed
that
WY
exhibited
targeted
miRNA
response,
modulating
defense-related
pathways
such
as
glutathione
metabolism
phenylpropanoid
biosynthesis,
which
are
crucial
for
oxidative
stress
regulation
pathogen
defense
response.
contrast,
CS
displayed
broader
transcriptional
largely
linked
general
metabolic
processes
rather
than
immune
activation.
Notably,
up-regulation
genes
involved
confirmed
its
enhanced
FHB.
integrated
analysis
miRNA-mRNA
interactions
highlighted
miRNAs
central
regulators
WY,
particularly
later
stages
infection.
These
responses,
while
lncRNAs
circRNAs
played
more
limited
role
responses.
GO
KEGG
pathway
enrichment
analyses
further
revealed
enriched
plant-pathogen
interaction
secondary
metabolite
biosynthesis
pathways,
resistance.
prioritized
homeostasis,
suggesting
less
effective
strategy.
Discussion
Overall,
study
underscores
critical
miRNA-mediated
WY.
insights
into
regulatory
provide
basis
breeding
FHB-resistant
varieties
highlight
promising
targets
enhancing
disease
resilience.
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Identification and validation of a major QTL, QFhb-6AL, for Fusarium head blight resistance on chromosome 6AL in wheat
Zhenzhen Zhu,
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Xinyuan Zhu,
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Na Zhang
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et al.
Theoretical and Applied Genetics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
138(4)
Published: March 15, 2025
Language: Английский
Wheat resistance to Fusarium head blight and breeding strategies
Crop Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: April 8, 2025
Language: Английский
Cytogenetic identification and molecular mapping for the wheat-Thinopyrum ponticum introgression line with resistance to Fusarium head blight
Theoretical and Applied Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
137(8)
Published: July 24, 2024
Language: Английский
Identification and transferring of a new Fusarium head blight resistance gene FhbRc2 from Roegneria ciliaris 3ScL chromosome arm into common wheat
Y. X. Song,
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Danhua Zhang,
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Yang Jingxin
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et al.
The Crop Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Fusarium
head
blight
(FHB)
threatens
wheat
production
worldwide.
Utilization
of
FHB
resistant
varieties
is
the
most
effective
solution
for
disease
control.
Owing
to
limited
sources
resistance,
mining
novel
resistance
genes
crucial.
Here,
we
report
an
gene
from
a
wild
relative
species,
Roegneria
ciliaris
and
developed
germplasm
containing
this
gene.
Wheat-R.
disomic
addition
line
DA3Sc
showed
enhanced
type
II
compared
its
sister
3Sc-Null
without
chromosome
3Sc,
indicating
that
was
contributed
by
3Sc.
The
on
3Sc
validated
using
F2
F2:3
populations
derived
cross
between
susceptible
Aikang
58
(a
cultivar),
demonstrating
lines
with
had
significantly
individuals
This
second
identified
in
R.
ciliaris,
designated
FhbRc2.
To
transfer
FhbRc2
common
wheat,
produced
double-monosomic
population
crossing
Chinese
Spring
nulli-tetrasomic
N3DT3B.
Eight
alien
were
genomic/fluorescence
situ
hybridization
3Sc-specific
marker
analysis.
Only
carrying
long
arm
conferred
further
locating
3ScL.
A
compensating
wheat-R.
Robertsonian
translocation
T3DS·3ScL
harboring
provides
potential
genetic
resource
breeding
resistance.
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Characterization of the wheat-tetraploid Thinopyrum elongatum 7E(7D) substitution line with Fusarium head blight resistance
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Oct. 26, 2024
Fusarium
head
blight
(FHB),
a
devastating
disease
of
wheat
production,
is
predominantly
elicited
by
graminearum
(Fg).
The
tetraploid
Thinopyrum
elongatum
tertiary
gene
resource
common
that
possesses
high
affinity
and
displays
resistance
traits
against
multiple
biotic
abiotic
stress.
We
aim
to
employ
utilize
the
novel
FHB
resources
from
wild
germplasm
for
breeding.
Durum
wheat-tetraploid
Th.
amphiploid
8801
was
hybridized
with
cultivars
SM482
SM51,
F5
generation
generated.
conducted
cytogenetically
in
situ
hybridization
(ISH)
technologies
select
confirm
genetically
stable
7E(7D)
substitution
line
K17-1069-5,
which
showed
expansion
both
field
greenhouse
infection
experiments
displayed
no
significant
disadvantage
agronomic
compared
their
parents
field.
F2
segregation
populations
(K17-1069-5
×
SM830)
7E
chromosome
conferred
dominant
dosage
effect.
developed
19
SSR
molecular
markers
specific
7E,
could
be
genetic
mapping
large
breeding
marker-assisted
selection
(MAS)
during
procedures
future.
isolated
Fhb7
allele
(Chr7E)
using
homology-based
cloning,
designated
as
TTE7E-Fhb7.
In
summary,
our
study
K17-1069-5
contains
resistance.
Language: Английский