- 著者
- Robert Sezi Kawuki Tadeo Kaweesi Williams Esuma Anthony Pariyo Ismail Siraj Kayondo Alfred Ozimati Vincent Kyaligonza Alex Abaca Joseph Orone Robooni Tumuhimbise Ephraim Nuwamanya Philip Abidrabo Teddy Amuge Emmanuel Ogwok Geoffrey Okao Henry Wagaba Gerald Adiga Titus Alicai Christopher Omongo Anton Bua Morag Ferguson Edward Kanju Yona Baguma
- 出版者
- 日本育種学会
- 雑誌
- Breeding Science (ISSN:13447610)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- pp.16005, (Released:2016-08-05)
- 被引用文献数
- 64
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) production is currently under threat from cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), a disease that is among the seven most serious obstacles to world’s food security. Three issues are of significance for CBSD. Firstly, the virus associated with CBSD, has co-evolved with cassava outside its center of origin for at least 90 years. Secondly, that for the last 74 years, CBSD was only limited to the low lands. Thirdly, that most research has largely focused on CBSD epidemiology and virus diversity. Accordingly, this paper focuses on CBSD genetics and/or breeding and hence, presents empirical data generated in the past 11 years of cassava breeding in Uganda. Specifically, this paper provides: 1) empirical data on CBSD resistance screening efforts to identify sources of resistance and/or tolerance; 2) an update on CBSD resistance population development comprising of full-sibs, half-sibs and S1 families and their respective field performances; and 3) insights into chromosomal regions and genes involved in CBSD resistance based on genome wide association analysis. It is expected that this information will provide a foundation for harmonizing on-going CBSD breeding efforts and consequently, inform the future breeding interventions aimed at combating CBSD.