Abstract

Septoria tritici blotch caused by the fungus Zymoseptoria tritici (formerly Mycosphaerella graminicola) is one of the most yield-reducing diseases worldwide. Effective disease management involves the use of resistant cultivars and application of fungicides. In this study, the population structure and genetic diversity of 183 Z. tritici isolates from Denmark, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic countries were analysed by molecular markers. In population structure analysis, isolates from Denmark and Sweden were grouped together, whereas isolates from the Baltics and Finland were grouped together. Analysis of genetic diversity and phi-values confirmed the division of Nordic and Baltic regions. Danish isolates sampled from different regions and different varieties were not genetically different. However, significant genetic differences were detected between isolates sampled from different years in Denmark and for isolates sampled from specific cultivars in different years. Additionally, the frequency of several known point mutations in the gene cyp51, conferring decreased sensitivity to DMI fungicides, was investigated. Several of the examined mutations were detected at a lower frequency in Baltic isolates compared to Danish and Swedish isolates. Analysis of the Danish population revealed a significant increase in specific mutations over the years. Lastly, some mutations were significantly more frequent in isolates derived from certain varieties. By using different resistance sources in breeding programmes and application of a wide range of fungicides, a sustainable and efficient disease management can be obtained.

Keywords

Septoria leaf blotch; Mycosphaerella graminicola; Genetic diversity; Genetic structure; Fungicide resistance; Mutations

Published in

European Journal of Plant Pathology
2018, Volume: 152, number: 2, pages: 327-341
Publisher: SPRINGER

SLU Authors

• Jahoor, Ahmed

  • Department of Plant Breeding, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    
  • Nordic Seed A/S

Associated SLU-program

SLU Plant Protection Network
AMR: Fungus


Sustainable Development Goals

SDG2 End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture


UKÄ Subject classification

Agricultural Science


Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-018-1478-8

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/96556