Assessment of powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis f. sp hordei) resistance genes in Turkish barley varieties

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Zeybek A., Dere S., Gok G., Callak A., AKKAYA M.

PHYTOPROTECTION, vol.89, no.1, pp.31-36, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 89 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.7202/000380ar
  • Journal Name: PHYTOPROTECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.31-36
  • Keywords: Barley, Blumeria graminis f. sp hordea, Hordeum vulgare, leaf segment test, powdery mildew, resistance genes, LANDRACES, SELECTIONS, GENETICS, LINES, CULTIVARS, CZECH, RUST
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Thirty-four Turkish barley (Hordeum vulgare) varieties were tested for the presence of resistance genes (R-genes) to powdery mildew (Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei) using the "leaf segment test" with nine isolates of the fungus. The most commonly found R-gene was Mla8, while a combination of R-genes Mlg and Ml(CP) was found in three varieties (Tokak 157/37, Beysehir 98, Konevei 98). The gene Mlh was found in four varieties (Obruk 86, Anadolu 86, Cildir 02, Ozdemir 05), while no R-gene was found in three varieties (Hamidiye 85, Yesevi 93, Bulbul 89). No clear inferences could be made for the partly-resistant varieties Gemici 7243, Yea 793.12 and Akhisar 98 using the test isolates selected, which suggests the presence of still unidentified R-genes. Overall, 10 previously characterized R-genes for powdery mildew (Mla8, MI(La), Mlg, Ml(CP), Mlh, Mlat, Mla1, M1h, Mla7, Mlra) were present in Turkish barley varieties, along with some other(s) still to be identified.