Identification of resistance loci toward Phytophthora sojae in South Korean soybean plant introductions 407974B and 424487B

Phytophthora root and stem rot is a major constraint to soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] production worldwide. Deployment of single dominant Resistance to Phytophthora sojae (Rps) genes are an effective management strategy for this disease. However, due to increasing diversity in P. sojae populations for pathotype, new effective Rps genes are needed. Two recombinant inbred line (RIL) populations, each derived from a cross with Williams (susceptible) and resistant accessions PI 407974B and PI 424487B, were evaluated for resistance with one or more P. sojae pathotypes: OH1 (vir 7), OH4 (vir 1a, 1c, 7), OH7 (vir 1a, 3a, 3c, 4, 5, 6, 7), OH25 (vir 1a, 1b, 1c, 1k, 7), and 1.S.1.1 (1a, 1b, 1k, 2, 3a, 3c, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). Molecular maps were assembled with BARCSoySNP6K BeadChip, simple-sequence repeat, and Kompetitive Allele Specific polymerase chain reaction markers. A total of three Rps loci were mapped, one near Rps1 on Chromosome 3 and two near Rps4/6 on chromosome 18. Quantitative trait loci and straight linkage maps confirmed the loci. Resistance to P. sojae pathotypes 1.S.1.1 and/or OH7 was mapped to Chromosome 3 in the PI 407974B RIL population. PI 407974B and PI 424487B RIL populations have Rps loci on chromosome 18 toward OH4 and OH25, respectively, which are near the Rps4/6 region. Although these PIs may have novel Rps genes/alleles and could assist in the deployment and pyramiding of resistance against P. sojae, care should be taken because these may condition defense reactions to some P. sojae pathotypes but not to all.

Automated summary

Recent research identified new Rps genes for resistance against Phytophthora root and stem rot in soybean, offering potential for effective management of diverse pathotypes but caution is advised regarding potential limitations in defense reactions against all pathotypes.