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Phenotypical and biochemical characterisation of resistance for parasitic weed ( Orobanche foetida Poir.) in radiation-mutagenised mutants of chickpea.
- Source :
- Pest Management Science; Dec2016, Vol. 72 Issue 12, p2330-2338, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND Some radiation-mutagenised chickpea mutants potentially resistant to the broomrape, Orobanche foetida Poir., were selected through field trials. The objectives of this work were to confirm resistance under artificial infestation, in pots and mini-rhizotron systems, and to determine the developmental stages of broomrape affected by resistance and the relevant resistance mechanisms induced by radiation mutagenesis. RESULTS Among 30 mutants tested for resistance to O. foetida, five shared strong resistance in both pot experiments and mini-rhizotron systems. Resistance was not complete, but the few individuals that escaped resistance displayed high disorders of shoot development. Results demonstrated a 2-3-fold decrease in stimulatory activity of root exudates towards broomrape seed germination in resistant mutants in comparison with non-irradiated control plants and susceptible mutants. Resistance was associated with an induction of broomrape necrosis early during infection. When infested, most of the resistant mutants shared enhanced levels of soluble phenolic contents, phenylalanine ammonia lyase activity, guaiacol peroxidase activity and polyphenol oxidase activity, in addition to glutathione and notably ascorbate peroxidase gene expression in roots. CONCLUSION Results confirmed enhanced resistance in chickpea radiation-mutagenised mutants, and demonstrated that resistance is based on alteration of root exudation, presumed cell-wall reinforcement and change in root oxidative status in response to infection. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CHICKPEA
BROOMRAPES
OROBANCHACEAE
MUTAGENESIS
PHENOLS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1526498X
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Pest Management Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 119088525
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4278