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Isolating R3a Gene for Potato Blight Resistance by Abebe Chindi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study utilized comparative genomics to isolate the R3a gene in potato, which provides resistance to the late blight pathogen Phytophthora infestans. By leveraging genomic data from tomato, the researchers identified the R3 complex locus on potato chromosome 11, revealing its evolutionary conservation and expansion compared to its tomato counterpart. The findings highlight the potential of comparative genomics in understanding and enhancing disease resistance in crops.
- Author
- Abebe Chindi
- Language
- EN