Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a vital carbohydrate source for over 800 million people globally, yet its production in East Africa is severely affected by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). Genebanks, through ex-situ conservation, play a pivotal role in preserving crop diversity, providing...

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Main Authors: Ospina, Jessica Alejandra, Lopez-Alvarez, Diana, Gimode, Winnie, Wenzl, Peter, Carvajal-Yepes, Monica
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155380
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author Ospina, Jessica Alejandra
Lopez-Alvarez, Diana
Gimode, Winnie
Wenzl, Peter
Carvajal-Yepes, Monica
author_browse Carvajal-Yepes, Monica
Gimode, Winnie
Lopez-Alvarez, Diana
Ospina, Jessica Alejandra
Wenzl, Peter
author_facet Ospina, Jessica Alejandra
Lopez-Alvarez, Diana
Gimode, Winnie
Wenzl, Peter
Carvajal-Yepes, Monica
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description Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a vital carbohydrate source for over 800 million people globally, yet its production in East Africa is severely affected by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). Genebanks, through ex-situ conservation, play a pivotal role in preserving crop diversity, providing crucial resources for breeding resilient and disease-resistant crops. This study genotyped 234 South American cassava accessions conserved at the CIAT genebank, previously phenotyped for CBSD resistance by an independent group, to perform a genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) to identify genetic variants associated with CBSD resistance. Our GWAS identified 35 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers distributed across various chromosomes, associated with disease severity or the presence/absence of viral infection. Markers were annotated within or near genes previously identified with functions related to pathogen recognition and immune response activation. Using the SNP candidates, we screened the world's largest cassava collection for accessions with a higher frequency of favorable genotypes, proposing 35 accessions with potential resistance to CBSD. Our results provide insights into the genetics of CBSD resistance and highlight the importance of genetic resources to equip breeders with the raw materials needed to develop new crop varieties resistant to pests and diseases.
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spelling CGSpace1553802025-11-11T18:46:43Z Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America Ospina, Jessica Alejandra Lopez-Alvarez, Diana Gimode, Winnie Wenzl, Peter Carvajal-Yepes, Monica plant genetic resources cassava plant breeding molecular biology Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a vital carbohydrate source for over 800 million people globally, yet its production in East Africa is severely affected by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). Genebanks, through ex-situ conservation, play a pivotal role in preserving crop diversity, providing crucial resources for breeding resilient and disease-resistant crops. This study genotyped 234 South American cassava accessions conserved at the CIAT genebank, previously phenotyped for CBSD resistance by an independent group, to perform a genome-wide association analysis (GWAS) to identify genetic variants associated with CBSD resistance. Our GWAS identified 35 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers distributed across various chromosomes, associated with disease severity or the presence/absence of viral infection. Markers were annotated within or near genes previously identified with functions related to pathogen recognition and immune response activation. Using the SNP candidates, we screened the world's largest cassava collection for accessions with a higher frequency of favorable genotypes, proposing 35 accessions with potential resistance to CBSD. Our results provide insights into the genetics of CBSD resistance and highlight the importance of genetic resources to equip breeders with the raw materials needed to develop new crop varieties resistant to pests and diseases. 2024-10-04 2024-10-17T07:35:00Z 2024-10-17T07:35:00Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155380 en Open Access application/pdf Nature Portfolio Ospina, J.A.; Lopez-Alvarez, D.; Gimode, W.; Wenzl, P.; Carvajal-Yepes, M. (2024) Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America. Scientific Reports 14: 23141. ISSN: 2045-2322
spellingShingle plant genetic resources
cassava
plant breeding
molecular biology
Ospina, Jessica Alejandra
Lopez-Alvarez, Diana
Gimode, Winnie
Wenzl, Peter
Carvajal-Yepes, Monica
Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America
title Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America
title_full Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America
title_fullStr Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America
title_full_unstemmed Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America
title_short Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America
title_sort genome wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in south america
topic plant genetic resources
cassava
plant breeding
molecular biology
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155380
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