Towards Map-Based Cloning Of The Frl Gene (Crown Rot Resistance) In Tomato

Authors

Matthew D. Robbins, Brigham Young University
Dr. Mikel R. Stevens, Brigham Young University

Keywords

map-based cloning, Fusarium Oxysporum radicis-lycopersici, FORL

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Fusarium crown and root rot, or “crown rot”, is a disease caused by the fungus Fusarium Oxysporum f.sp. radicis-lycopersici (FORL) and infects 36 different species of plants of at least four families.1 Crown rot was first detected in the cultivated tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) in Japan in 1969 and since has spread to many other countries.1 Because of the loss in production in many areas of the world, control of this disease has become increasingly important. Presently, the most widely used method to control the disease in the field is through the use of pesticides. The preferable method to control crown rot is through natural plant genes that resist the disease (genetic resistance).

Recommended Citation

Robbins, Matthew D. and Stevens, Dr. Mikel R. (2014) "Towards Map-Based Cloning Of The Frl Gene (Crown Rot Resistance) In Tomato," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 944.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/944