Use of IPM in the control of multiple diseases in maize: strategies for selection of host resistance

Maize (Zea mays) production in sub-Saharan Africa is constantly threatened by the potential outbreak of multiple foliar diseases such as maize streak, northern leaf blight, gray leaf spot, and rust. Improvement of host resistance to these diseases can provide an important component of integrated pes...

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Autores: Pratt, R.C., Stephen, G., Lipps, P.E., Asea, G., Bigirwa, G., Pixley, K.V.
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2003
País:México
Recursos:Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo
Repositorio:Repositorio Institucional de Publicaciones Multimedia del CIMMYT
OAI Identifier:oai:repository.cimmyt.org:10883/1975
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/47314
http://hdl.handle.net/10883/1975
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Cercospora zeae-maydis
Exserohilum turcicum
Gene Pyramiding
Molecular Breeding
Resistance Breeding
SETOSPHAERIA TURCICA
GENES
PLANT BREEDING
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Resumo:Maize (Zea mays) production in sub-Saharan Africa is constantly threatened by the potential outbreak of multiple foliar diseases such as maize streak, northern leaf blight, gray leaf spot, and rust. Improvement of host resistance to these diseases can provide an important component of integrated pest management (IPM). In this paper, conventional and molecular marker-assisted breeding approaches are reviewed and strategies for improvement of host resistance are presented. Pyramiding of quantitative resistance factors using molecular breeding techniques will be facilitated through cooperative research efforts and adoption of appropriate experimental designs.