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Standardizing resistance screening to Pseudomonas fuscovaginae and evaluation of rice germplasm at seedling and adult plant growth stages

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Sheath lesions, grain sterility and grain discolouration of rice caused by Pseudomonas fuscovaginae can cause yield losses of up to 100 %. The most sustainable method of managing this disease is the use of host plant resistance. To identify sources of resistance an inoculation method that is practical, rapid and reliable is needed. We compare three different inoculation methods. Results showed that the pin-prick method is appropriate for identifying sources of resistance to P. fuscovaginae, while the spray method could be useful for mass screening of rice genotypes. The seed-soaking method was also evaluated and has showed potential in detection of early disease resistance. A total of 16 Multiparent Advanced Generation Inter-Crosses and 20 OryzaSNP set varieties from the International Rice Research Institute were evaluated using the pin-prick and seed-soaking methods. All growth stages were susceptible to the pathogen and the 107 cfu mL−1 inoculum concentration was optimal for discriminating between resistant and susceptible genotypes. For the pin-prick method, a single point assessment of disease severity at 14 days post-inoculation could be used instead of the AUDPC values to classify genotypes. An index of reduction in seedling height 10 days after seed soaking was established for the classification of the genotypes reaction to the disease. Resistant varieties identified using both the pin-prick and seed-soaking methods could be verified for use in disease resistance breeding programs. Of the 36 genotypes evaluated 22 were found to be resistant at the late booting or early panicle exsertion stage by pin-prick method, while 25 were resistant at the seed to germination stage. No correlation was found between the resistance classification of varieties between the two inoculation methods, indicating that there could be different mechanisms of resistance to P. fuscovaginae in rice.

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We are grateful to the staff of the Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for their substantial contributions to our work. This work was supported by the Charles Sturt University Postgraduate Research Scholarship and IRRI.

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  1. EH Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation (An Alliance Between CSU and DPI NSW), Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 588, Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2678, Australia

    Dante L. Adorada, B. J. Stodart & G. J. Ash

  2. Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Division, International Rice Research Institute, DAPO Box 7777, Manila, Philippines

    C. Vera Cruz & G. Gregorio

  3. Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, 4031, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

    I. Pangga

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Adorada, D.L., Stodart, B.J., Cruz, C.V. et al. Standardizing resistance screening to Pseudomonas fuscovaginae and evaluation of rice germplasm at seedling and adult plant growth stages. Euphytica 192, 1–16 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-012-0804-z

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