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Breeding approaches for crenate broomrape ( Orobanche crenata Forsk.) management in pea ( Pisum sativum L.)
Author(s) -
Rubiales Diego,
FernándezAparicio Monica,
PérezdeLuque Alejandro,
Castillejo Mari A,
Prats Elena,
Sillero Josefina C,
Rispail Nicolas,
Fondevilla Sara
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.1740
Subject(s) - sativum , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , orobanche , crop , pisum , agronomy , cultivar , agriculture , agroforestry , botany , ecology , germination
BACKGROUND: Pea cultivation is strongly hampered in Mediterranean and Middle East farming systems by the occurrence of Orobanche crenata Forsk. Strategies of control have been developed, but only marginal successes have been achieved. Most control methods are either unfeasible, uneconomical, hard to achieve or result in incomplete protection. The integration of several control measures is the most desirable strategy. RESULTSL: Recent developments in control are presented and re‐evaluated in light of recent developments in crop breeding and molecular genetics. These developments are placed within a framework that is compatible with current agronomic practices. CONCLUSION: The current focus in applied breeding is leveraging biotechnological tools to develop more and better markers to speed up the delivery of improved cultivars to the farmer. To date, however, progress in marker development and delivery of useful markers has been slow. The application of knowledge gained from basic genomic research and genetic engineering will contribute to more rapid pea improvement for resistance against O. crenata and/or the herbicide. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry