Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the main fruit crops worldwide. In 2020, the total surface area planted with vines was estimated at 7.3 million hectares. Diverse pathogens affect grapevine yield, fruit, and wine quality of which powdery mildew is the most important disease prior to harvest. Its causal agent is the biotrophic fungus Erysiphe necator, which generates a decrease in cluster weight, delays fruit ripening, and reduces photosynthetic and transpiration rates. In addition, powdery mildew induces metabolic reprogramming in its host, affecting primary metabolism. Most commercial grapevine cultivars are highly susceptible to powdery mildew; consequently, large quantities of fungicide are applied during the productive season. However, pesticides are associated with health problems, negative environmental impacts, and high costs for farmers. In paralleled, consumers are demanding more sustainable practices during food production. Therefore, new grapevine cultivars with genetic resistance to powdery mildew are needed for sustainable viticulture, while maintaining yield, fruit, and wine quality. Two main gene families confer resistance to powdery mildew in the Vitaceae, Run (Resistance to Uncinula necator) and Ren (Resistance to Erysiphe necator). This article reviews the powdery mildew resistance genes and loci and their use in grapevine breeding programs

Sosa-Zuniga, V.; Vidal, A.; Barbara, P.; Espinoza Cancino, C.; Roero-Romero, J.; Arce-Johnson, P. (2022). Powdery mildew resistance genes in vines: an opportunity to achieve a more sustainable viticulture. PATHOGENS, 11 (6): 703. doi: 10.3390/pathogens11060703 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/76875

Powdery mildew resistance genes in vines: an opportunity to achieve a more sustainable viticulture

Vidal, A.;
2022-01-01

Abstract

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the main fruit crops worldwide. In 2020, the total surface area planted with vines was estimated at 7.3 million hectares. Diverse pathogens affect grapevine yield, fruit, and wine quality of which powdery mildew is the most important disease prior to harvest. Its causal agent is the biotrophic fungus Erysiphe necator, which generates a decrease in cluster weight, delays fruit ripening, and reduces photosynthetic and transpiration rates. In addition, powdery mildew induces metabolic reprogramming in its host, affecting primary metabolism. Most commercial grapevine cultivars are highly susceptible to powdery mildew; consequently, large quantities of fungicide are applied during the productive season. However, pesticides are associated with health problems, negative environmental impacts, and high costs for farmers. In paralleled, consumers are demanding more sustainable practices during food production. Therefore, new grapevine cultivars with genetic resistance to powdery mildew are needed for sustainable viticulture, while maintaining yield, fruit, and wine quality. Two main gene families confer resistance to powdery mildew in the Vitaceae, Run (Resistance to Uncinula necator) and Ren (Resistance to Erysiphe necator). This article reviews the powdery mildew resistance genes and loci and their use in grapevine breeding programs
Erysiphe necator
Grapevine
Resistance genes
Run
Ren
Powdery mildew
Settore AGR/07 - GENETICA AGRARIA
2022
Sosa-Zuniga, V.; Vidal, A.; Barbara, P.; Espinoza Cancino, C.; Roero-Romero, J.; Arce-Johnson, P. (2022). Powdery mildew resistance genes in vines: an opportunity to achieve a more sustainable viticulture. PATHOGENS, 11 (6): 703. doi: 10.3390/pathogens11060703 handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10449/76875
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