New research in United States reveals mutation responsible for disease resistance in cassava

Published 2022년 7월 13일

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Researchers, led by Rebecca Bart and Nigel Taylor, have identified a genetic mutation that confers resistance to cassava mosaic disease (CMD), a significant finding that could improve cassava yield and sustain farmer income in regions heavily affected by the disease. The discovery could also have implications for disease resistance in other crops. The research involved documenting disease prevalence in Uganda and identifying the specific genetic region responsible for CMD resistance. Further studies will focus on understanding the mechanism of resistance and exploring other secrets about cassava.

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Research led by Rebecca Bart, Ph.D., associate member, and Nigel Taylor, Ph.D., associate member and Dorothy King distinguished investigator, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, and their collaborators at ETH Zurich, University of California Los Angeles, and the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Uganda, has identified a genetic mutation that confers resistance to cassava mosaic disease (CMD). Their findings have significant implications for improving cassava yield and sustaining farmer income in the face of a widespread disease, and their discovery could also shed light on disease-resistance in other major crops. This work was recently published in Nature Communications. Cassava, a starchy root crop rich in carbohydrates, is one of the most ...

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