Combining disease resistance and postharvest quality traits by early marker-assisted backcrossing in carioca beans

Common bean is a worldwide important crop. The development of varieties with durable resistance to diseases is a major challenge in common bean breeding. The present study aimed at evaluating the phenotypic and molecular selection of anthracnose resistance in a population obtained by assisted backcrossing from IAC Formoso (resistant, donor parent) × BRS Pérola (susceptible, recurrent parent). Nine microsatellites (SSRs) and one Sequence Tagged Sites (STS) markers previously linked to ANT resistance were used to genotype this progeny, and the results showed that the selection of the genotypes closest to the donor parent in the BC1F1 population decreased the number of backcrossing cycles necessary to obtain advanced isogenic lines, potentiating the use of this tool for early selection of resistant cultivars. A total of 31 % of the BC1F1 progeny was selected and backcrossed again. The progeny derived from the second backcross (BC2F3) was selected for the Carioca grain ideotype, and 42 % of the genotypes showed high resistance to anthracnose under controlled conditions of infection for races 65 and 81. Superior resistant plants were selected and evaluated under natural conditions of infection to fusarium wilt and angular leaf spot, allowing the selection of two inbred lines with higher resistance to anthracnose, fusarium wilt, angular leaf spot and postharvest quality traits such as yield, 100 seed weight, L value at seed harvest grain darkening and cooking time. The approach outlined in this paper proved to be effective to simultaneously select for disease resistance without losing technological quality aspects of the bean.

Combining disease resistance and postharvest quality traits by early marker-assisted backcrossing in carioca beans

Common bean is a worldwide important crop. The development of varieties with durable resistance to diseases is a major challenge in common bean breeding. The present study aimed at evaluating the phenotypic and molecular selection of anthracnose resistance in a population obtained by assisted backcrossing from IAC Formoso (resistant, donor parent) × BRS Pérola (susceptible, recurrent parent). Nine microsatellites (SSRs) and one Sequence Tagged Sites (STS) markers previously linked to ANT resistance were used to genotype this progeny, and the results showed that the selection of the genotypes closest to the donor parent in the BC1F1 population decreased the number of backcrossing cycles necessary to obtain advanced isogenic lines, potentiating the use of this tool for early selection of resistant cultivars. A total of 31 % of the BC1F1 progeny was selected and backcrossed again. The progeny derived from the second backcross (BC2F3) was selected for the Carioca grain ideotype, and 42 % of the genotypes showed high resistance to anthracnose under controlled conditions of infection for races 65 and 81. Superior resistant plants were selected and evaluated under natural conditions of infection to fusarium wilt and angular leaf spot, allowing the selection of two inbred lines with higher resistance to anthracnose, fusarium wilt, angular leaf spot and postharvest quality traits such as yield, 100 seed weight, L value at seed harvest grain darkening and cooking time. The approach outlined in this paper proved to be effective to simultaneously select for disease resistance without losing technological quality aspects of the bean.

Combining disease resistance and postharvest quality traits by early marker-assisted backcrossing in carioca beans

ABSTRACT: Common bean is a worldwide important crop. The development of varieties with durable resistance to diseases is a major challenge in common bean breeding. The present study aimed at evaluating the phenotypic and molecular selection of anthracnose resistance in a population obtained by assisted backcrossing from IAC Formoso (resistant, donor parent) × BRS Pérola (susceptible, recurrent parent). Nine microsatellites (SSRs) and one Sequence Tagged Sites (STS) markers previously linked to ANT resistance were used to genotype this progeny, and the results showed that the selection of the genotypes closest to the donor parent in the BC1F1 population decreased the number of backcrossing cycles necessary to obtain advanced isogenic lines, potentiating the use of this tool for early selection of resistant cultivars. A total of 31 % of the BC1F1 progeny was selected and backcrossed again. The progeny derived from the second backcross (BC2F3) was selected for the Carioca grain ideotype, and 42 % of the genotypes showed high resistance to anthracnose under controlled conditions of infection for races 65 and 81. Superior resistant plants were selected and evaluated under natural conditions of infection to fusarium wilt and angular leaf spot, allowing the selection of two inbred lines with higher resistance to anthracnose, fusarium wilt, angular leaf spot and postharvest quality traits such as yield, 100 seed weight, L value at seed harvest grain darkening and cooking time. The approach outlined in this paper proved to be effective to simultaneously select for disease resistance without losing technological quality aspects of the bean.

Parasitism of Meloidogyne exigua races 1 and 2 in coffee plants derived from Timor Hybrid / Parasitismo de Meloidogyne exigua raças 1 e 2 em cafeeiros derivados do Híbrido de Timor

To investigate the degree of parasitism of two populations of Meloidogyne exigua, the gall index (GI) and the reproduction factor (RF) of M. exigua races 1 (Est E2) and 2 (Est E1) were analyzed in 47 progenies on F3:4 or F4:5 generation derived from the crossing between Coffea arabica cv. Catuaí Amarelo and Timor Hybrid. C. canephora cv. Apoatã IAC 2258 and C. arabica cv. Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144 were used as resistance and susceptibility checks, respectively. The genotypes that were classified as resistant or susceptible by RF were similarly classified by GI, showing a close relationship between both methodologies. The data also indicated no differences in virulence between the nematode populations, since the progenies showed similar resistance reactions to the M. exigua races 1 and 2. According to GI from the 47 mother plants evaluated, 27 progenies (57.4%) were classified as resistant to M. exigua races 1 and 2, with GI ranging from 0.0 to 1.4 and 20 progenies (42.6%) were susceptible with GI from 2.6 to 4.4. These results showed that most of the evaluated germplasm was very promising in relation to the development of new Arabica coffee cultivars with resistance to M. exigua.(AU)

Com o objetivo de investigar o grau de parasitismo de duas populações de Meloidogyne exigua, o índice de galhas (IG) e o fator de reprodução (FR) de M. exigua raças 1 (Est E2) e 2 (Est E1) foram analisados em 47 progênies na geração F3:4 ou F4:5, derivadas do cruzamento entre Coffea arabica cv. Catuaí Amarelo e Híbrido de Timor. Plantas de C. canephora cv. Apoatã IAC 2258 e C. arabica cv. Catuaí Vermelho IAC 144 foram usadas como padrão de resistência e de suscetibilidade, respectivamente. Os genótipos que foram classificados como resistentes ou suscetíveis pelo FR foram similarmente classificados pelo IG, mostrando uma estreita relação entre as duas metodologias para a avaliação da resistência. Os dados também indicaram que não houve diferenças quanto à virulência entre as duas populações do nematoide, uma vez que as progênies mostraram similar reação de resistência a M. exigua raça 1 e 2. De acordo com o IG, das 47 plantas-mãe avaliadas, 27 progenies (57,4%) foram classificadas como resistentes a M. exigua raças 1 e 2, com IG variando de 0,0 a 1,4 e 20 progenies (42,6%) foram suscetíveis, com IG variando de 2,6 a 4,4. Esses resultados mostraram que a maioria dos germoplasmas avaliados foi muito promissora em relação ao desenvolvimento de novas cultivares de café Arábica com resistência a M. exigua.(AU)

Crown rust on oat genotypes with different levels of resistance: damages and losses / Ferrugem da folha sobre genótipos de aveia com diferentes níveis de resistência: danos e perdas

The evolution in virulence of Puccinia coronata f. sp. avenae has challenged the genetic resistance to crown rust in oat genotypes. New resistance sources are constantly required for yield stabilization and costs reduction. This study aimed to characterize the crown rust resistance of oat genotypes and the disease´s productive and economic impact. Experiments were conducted in two environments, with and without chemical control. Resistance was measured by disease progress, apparent rate of infection, final severity and pustule size. Damages were based on reduction of yield, 1000 grain mass and hectoliter mass. UFRGS16Q6030-2 was immune. In both environments, UFRGS166091-2 and URS Brava exhibited the greatest level of resistance and the smallest grain yield reduction, while URS 22 was highly susceptible, reducing more than 70% of its grain yield. These results surpass the negative impacts of the disease previously reported in oats, particularly related to grain yield. The data presented in this paper highlighted the importance of genetic resistance, particularly partial resistance, for maintaining oat genetic yield potential, reducing environmental contamination with less fungicides, and increasing economic gains with oat cultivation.(AU)

A evolução da virulência de Puccinia coronata f. sp. avenae desafia a resistência genética de cultivares de aveia à ferrugem da folha. Novas fontes de resistência são constantemente necessárias para estabilizar a produção e reduzir custos. Os objetivos desse estudo foram caracterizar a resistência de seis genótipos de aveia à ferrugem da folha e avaliar o impacto produtivo e econômico causado pela doença. Foram conduzidos ensaios em dois ambientes com e sem o controle químico. A resistência foi medida via progresso da doença, taxa aparente de infecção, severidade final e tamanho da pústula. As perdas foram avaliadas em rendimento, massa de mil grãos e massa do hectolitro. UFRGS 16Q6030-2 foi imune. Em ambos os ambientes, UFRGS 166091-2 e URS Brava exibiram os maiores níveis de resistência e as menores reduções no rendimento de grãos, enquanto URS 22 teve a maior suscetibilidade, com redução superior a 70% no rendimento de grãos. Os resultados obtidos superam os impactos negativos da doença previamente relatados em aveia, particularmente em relação ao rendimento de grãos. Os dados apresentados neste trabalho ressaltam a importância da resistência genética, particularmente a parcial, na manutenção do potencial genético produtivo, na redução de contaminações ambientais pelo menor uso de fungicidas e na ampliação dos ganhos econômicos com a cultura da aveia.(AU)

Phenotyping for angular leaf spot severity and its implication in breeding common bean for resistance

Phenotyping for severity of angular leaf spot (ALS) in common bean is important to identify new sources of resistance and select progenies in conventional and molecular marker-assisted breeding. In this study, three phenotyping methods for ALS severity were assessed and its implications in breeding for resistance to Pseudocercospora griseola are discussed. Reaction of 144 common bean lines to P. griseola was evaluated. Three different experiments were conducted in the greenhouse (V2 and V3 stages) and in the field. Common bean lines were inoculated with a mixture of spores of pathogen races 63-63 and 63-23. We observed that 31 %, 7 % and 10 % of lines were resistant in stages V2, V3 and in the field, respectively. Estimates of coincidence index V2-V3, V2-field and V3-field were 68 %, 69 % and 88 %, respectively. Evaluations in V3 stage and in the field were the phenotyping methods more efficient for ALS severity. However, evaluation in V3 stage is impracticable to assess routinely many genotypes in breeding programs. Evaluation in V2 stage may be used to carry out a first screening, especially in the early stages of breeding programs. Moreover, this methodology may be used in association with evaluation of plants in the field to increase genetic gain.

Phenotyping for angular leaf spot severity and its implication in breeding common bean for resistance

Phenotyping for severity of angular leaf spot (ALS) in common bean is important to identify new sources of resistance and select progenies in conventional and molecular marker-assisted breeding. In this study, three phenotyping methods for ALS severity were assessed and its implications in breeding for resistance to Pseudocercospora griseola are discussed. Reaction of 144 common bean lines to P. griseola was evaluated. Three different experiments were conducted in the greenhouse (V2 and V3 stages) and in the field. Common bean lines were inoculated with a mixture of spores of pathogen races 63-63 and 63-23. We observed that 31 %, 7 % and 10 % of lines were resistant in stages V2, V3 and in the field, respectively. Estimates of coincidence index V2-V3, V2-field and V3-field were 68 %, 69 % and 88 %, respectively. Evaluations in V3 stage and in the field were the phenotyping methods more efficient for ALS severity. However, evaluation in V3 stage is impracticable to assess routinely many genotypes in breeding programs. Evaluation in V2 stage may be used to carry out a first screening, especially in the early stages of breeding programs. Moreover, this methodology may be used in association with evaluation of plants in the field to increase genetic gain.(AU)

Incidence of base rot and wilt, sanitary severity and influence about seed pathology by cultivars of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) / Incidência de podridão-do-colo e severidade fitossanitária e impacto na patologia de sementes de cultivares comerciais de feijoeiro-comum (Phaseolus vulgaris)

The objective of this work was to conduct a temporal evaluation of incidence of rot base and sanitary severity, and to relate the impact on the seed pathology of common bean cultivars. In the 2015-2016 harvest, in the city of Ipameri, Goiás, ten cultivars of common bean were evaluated (BRS Estilo©, BRS Pérola©, IPR Tangará©, IPR Tuiuiú©, IPR Uirapuru©, IAC Milênio©, Imperador©, IAC F3 R2©, IAC OTG© and IPR Campos Gerais©) and distributed into five blocks, totaling 40 experimental units. The incidence of wilt and base rot and sanitary severity were analyzed by taking ten random samples per block at 21, 28, 56, 63 and 69 days after planting. At the end of 120 days, a total of 20 plants were harvested per cultivar, and 250 seeds were harvested for application of the Blotter Test method. From 21 to 69 days after planting, the cultivars BRS Pérola© and IPR Campos Gerais© deserve to be highlighted for presenting the lowest incidence of wilt in the reproductive and vegetative cycles. The cultivar BRS Pérola© showed the lowest incidence of wilt and sanitary severity. In the analysis of harvested seeds, the cultivar BRS Pérola© presented high physiological quality for all evaluated parameters. On the other hand, Cramberry (OTG)© showed low physiological potential in germination and vigor tests.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma avaliação temporal da incidência de podridão-do-colo e severidade fitossanitária, e relacionar o impacto na patologia de sementes de cultivares comerciais de feijoeiro-comum. Na safra 2015-2016, no município de Ipameri, Goiás, foram avaliados dez cultivares de feijoeiro (BRS Estilo©, BRS Pérola©, IPR Tangará©, IPR Tuiuiú©, IPR Uirapuru©, IAC Milênio©, Imperador©, IAC F3 R2©, IAC OTG© e IPR Campos Gerais©), distribuídos em cinco blocos, totalizando 40 unidades experimentais. Analisou-se temporalmente a incidência da murcha e ­podridão-do-colo e a severidade fitossanitária tomando dez amostragens aleatórias por bloco aos 21, 28, 56, 63 e 69 dias após o plantio. Ao final dos 120 dias, colheu-se um total de 20 plantas por cultivar, sendo extraídas 250 sementes de cada para aplicação do método "Blotter Test". Dos 21 aos 69 dias após o plantio, merecem destaque os cultivares BRS Pérola© e IPR Campos Gerais©, por apresentarem as menores incidências de murcha nos ciclos reprodutivo e vegetativo. O cultivar BRS Pérola© apresentou as menores incidências de murchas e severidade fitossanitária. Na análise de sementes colhidas, o cultivar BRS Pérola© apresentou elevada qualidade fisiológica para todos os parâmetros avaliados. Em contrapartida, o cultivar Cramberry (OTG)© mostrou baixo potencial fisiológico nos testes de germinação e vigor.(AU)

Identification and characterization of maize lines resistant to leaf diseases / Identificação e caracterização de linhagens de milho resistentes a doenças foliares

Among the maize leaf diseases, white leaf spot, northern leaf blight, gray leaf spot, and southern rust are recognized not only by the potential for grain yield reduction but also by the widespread occurrence in the producing regions of Brazil and the world. The aim of this study was to characterize common maize lines for resistance to white leaf spot, northern leaf blight, gray leaf spot, and southern rust and suggest crosses based on the genetic diversity detected in SNP markers. The experiment was conducted in a randomized block design with three replications in order to characterize 72 maize lines. Genotypic values were predicted using the REML/BLUP procedure. These 72 lines were genotyped with SNP markers using the 650K platform (Affymetrix®) for the assessment of the genetic diversity. Genetic diversity was quantified using the Tocher and UPGMA methods. The existence of genetic variability for disease resistance was detected among maize lines, which made possible to classify them into three large groups (I, II, and III). The maize lines CD 49 and CD50 showed a good performance and can be considered sources of resistance to diseases. Therefore, their use as gene donors in maize breeding programs is recommended. Considering the information of genetic distance together with high heritability for leaf diseases, backcrossing of parent genotypes with different resistance levels...(AU)

Dentre as doenças foliares do milho, a mancha branca, a helmintosporiose, a cercosporiose e a ferrugem polissora são reconhecidamente importantes, não somente pelo potencial de redução de rendimento de grãos, mas também pela ocorrência generalizada nas regiões produtoras do Brasil e do mundo. O trabalho teve como objetivo caracterizar linhagens de milho comum para resistência à mancha branca, helmintosporiose, cercosporiose e ferrugem polissora, e sugerir cruzamentos com base na diversidade genética detectada em marcadores SNP. Para a caracterização das 72 linhagens, o experimento foi conduzido no delineamento em blocos casualizados com três repetições. Os valores genotípicos foram preditos empregando-se o procedimento REML/BLUP. Para a avaliação da diversidade genética, as 72 linhagens foram genotipadas com marcadores SNP empregando-se a Plataforma 650K (Affymetrix®). A diversidade genética foi quantificada utilizando-se os métodos de Tocher e UPGMA. Foi possível detectar a existência de variabilidade genética para resistência a doenças entre as linhagens de milho, além de classificá-las em três grandes grupos (I, II e III). As linhagens CD 49 e CD50 apresentaram bom desempenho e podem ser consideradas fontes de resistência às doenças. Desta forma recomenda-se a utilização dessas linhagens como doadoras de genes em programas de melhoramento de milho. Aliando as informações da...(AU)

Incidence of base rot and wilt, sanitary severity and influence about seed pathology by cultivars of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) / Incidência de podridão-do-colo e severidade fitossanitária e impacto na patologia de sementes de cultivares comerciais de feijoeiro-comum (Phaseolus vulgaris)

The objective of this work was to conduct a temporal evaluation of incidence of rot base and sanitary severity, and to relate the impact on the seed pathology of common bean cultivars. In the 2015-2016 harvest, in the city of Ipameri, Goiás, ten cultivars of common bean were evaluated (BRS Estilo©, BRS Pérola©, IPR Tangará©, IPR Tuiuiú©, IPR Uirapuru©, IAC Milênio©, Imperador©, IAC F3 R2©, IAC OTG© and IPR Campos Gerais©) and distributed into five blocks, totaling 40 experimental units. The incidence of wilt and base rot and sanitary severity were analyzed by taking ten random samples per block at 21, 28, 56, 63 and 69 days after planting. At the end of 120 days, a total of 20 plants were harvested per cultivar, and 250 seeds were harvested for application of the Blotter Test method. From 21 to 69 days after planting, the cultivars BRS Pérola© and IPR Campos Gerais© deserve to be highlighted for presenting the lowest incidence of wilt in the reproductive and vegetative cycles. The cultivar BRS Pérola© showed the lowest incidence of wilt and sanitary severity. In the analysis of harvested seeds, the cultivar BRS Pérola© presented high physiological quality for all evaluated parameters. On the other hand, Cramberry (OTG)© showed low physiological potential in germination and vigor tests.(AU)

O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma avaliação temporal da incidência de podridão-do-colo e severidade fitossanitária, e relacionar o impacto na patologia de sementes de cultivares comerciais de feijoeiro-comum. Na safra 2015-2016, no município de Ipameri, Goiás, foram avaliados dez cultivares de feijoeiro (BRS Estilo©, BRS Pérola©, IPR Tangará©, IPR Tuiuiú©, IPR Uirapuru©, IAC Milênio©, Imperador©, IAC F3 R2©, IAC OTG© e IPR Campos Gerais©), distribuídos em cinco blocos, totalizando 40 unidades experimentais. Analisou-se temporalmente a incidência da murcha e ­podridão-do-colo e a severidade fitossanitária tomando dez amostragens aleatórias por bloco aos 21, 28, 56, 63 e 69 dias após o plantio. Ao final dos 120 dias, colheu-se um total de 20 plantas por cultivar, sendo extraídas 250 sementes de cada para aplicação do método "Blotter Test". Dos 21 aos 69 dias após o plantio, merecem destaque os cultivares BRS Pérola© e IPR Campos Gerais©, por apresentarem as menores incidências de murcha nos ciclos reprodutivo e vegetativo. O cultivar BRS Pérola© apresentou as menores incidências de murchas e severidade fitossanitária. Na análise de sementes colhidas, o cultivar BRS Pérola© apresentou elevada qualidade fisiológica para todos os parâmetros avaliados. Em contrapartida, o cultivar Cramberry (OTG)© mostrou baixo potencial fisiológico nos testes de germinação e vigor.(AU)

Increasing the resistance of common bean to white mold through recurrent selection

White mold, caused by Sclerotinea sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary is one of the most important diseases of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) worldwide. Physiological resistance and traits related to disease avoidance such as architecture contribute to field resistance. The aim of this study was to verify the efficiency of recurrent selection in physiological resistance to white mold, Carioca grain type and upright habit in common bean. Thirteen common bean lines with partial resistance to white mold were intercrossed by means of a circulant diallel table, and seven recurrent selection cycles were obtained. Of these cycles, progenies of the S0:1, S0:2 and S0:3 generations of cycles III, IV, V and VI were evaluated. The best (8 to 10) progenies of the seven cycles were also evaluated, in two experiments, one in the greenhouse and one in the field. Lattice and/or randomized block experimental designs were used. The traits evaluated were: resistance to white mold by the straw test method, growth habit and grain type. The most resistant progenies were selected based on the average score of resistance to white mold. Subsequently, they were evaluated with regard to grain type and growth habit. Recurrent selection allowed for genetic progress of about 11 % per year for white mold resistance and about 15 % per year for the plant architecture. There was no gain among cycles for grain type. Progeny selection and recurrent selection were efficient for obtaining progenies with a high level of resistance to white mold with Carioca grain type and upright habit.

Increasing the resistance of common bean to white mold through recurrent selection

White mold, caused by Sclerotinea sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary is one of the most important diseases of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) worldwide. Physiological resistance and traits related to disease avoidance such as architecture contribute to field resistance. The aim of this study was to verify the efficiency of recurrent selection in physiological resistance to white mold, Carioca grain type and upright habit in common bean. Thirteen common bean lines with partial resistance to white mold were intercrossed by means of a circulant diallel table, and seven recurrent selection cycles were obtained. Of these cycles, progenies of the S0:1, S0:2 and S0:3 generations of cycles III, IV, V and VI were evaluated. The best (8 to 10) progenies of the seven cycles were also evaluated, in two experiments, one in the greenhouse and one in the field. Lattice and/or randomized block experimental designs were used. The traits evaluated were: resistance to white mold by the straw test method, growth habit and grain type. The most resistant progenies were selected based on the average score of resistance to white mold. Subsequently, they were evaluated with regard to grain type and growth habit. Recurrent selection allowed for genetic progress of about 11 % per year for white mold resistance and about 15 % per year for the plant architecture. There was no gain among cycles for grain type. Progeny selection and recurrent selection were efficient for obtaining progenies with a high level of resistance to white mold with Carioca grain type and upright habit.(AU)

Characterization of Alternaria isolates and reaction of potato genotypes to early blight / Caracterização de isolados de Alternaria e reação de genótipos de batata à pinta preta

Early blight is one of the most important fungal diseases of potato. The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vitro reaction of potato genotypes to the severity of early blight and compare the species Alternaria solani and Alternaria grandis , etiologic agents of disease, through the evaluation of physiological characteristics. Twenty-two genotypes of the Potato Breeding Program at UFLA, two cultivars, Aracy and Bintje, patterns of resistance and susceptibility, respectively were evaluated. For inoculation, three isolates of A. grandis and two isolates of A. solani were used. Plantlets obtained in vitro were inoculated with a 5mm diameter mycelial disk of isolates Alternaria spp. of. These were incubated in severity and classified according to the rating scale. Isolates of Alternaria spp. were evaluated for mycelial growth index (MGI) and for formation of mycelial compatibility groups (MCG). The methodology for evaluating the in vitro reaction of genotypes to severity of early blight was efficient for both isolates. The isolates of A. solani and A. grandis were similar in their aggressiveness. The isolates of A. grandis MGI's had higher, and therefore mycelium grew faster when compared to those isolated from A. solani . The occurrence of mycelial compatibility among isolates of A. solani and A. grandis indicated the possible occurrence of parasexual cycle.(AU)

A pinta preta é uma das doenças fúngicas mais importantes da cultura da batata. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar, in vitro, a reação de genótipos de batata à pinta-preta e comparar as espécies Alternaria grandis e Alternaria solani , por meio da avaliação de características fisiológicas. Foram avaliados 22 genótipos do Programa de Melhoramento Genético de Batata da UFLA, sendo duas cultivares, padrões de resistência e suscetibilidade. Foram inoculados três isolados de A. grandis e dois de A. solani . As plântulas, obtidas in vitro, foram inoculadas com os isolados de Alternaria spp., incubadas e classificadas quanto à severidade. Os isolados de Alternaria spp. foram avaliados quanto ao índice de velocidade de crescimento micelial (IVCM) e a formação de grupos de compatibilidade micelial (GCM). A metodologia de avaliação precoce in vitro da reação dos genótipos à severidade da pinta-preta foi eficiente para os isolados de ambas as espécies de Alternaria . Os isolados de A. grandis e A. solani apresentaram comportamento semelhante quanto à agressividade. Os isolados de A. grandis apresentaram IVCMs superiores e, portanto, crescimento micelial mais rápido. A ocorrência de compatibilidade micelial entre isolados de A. grandis e A. solani indica a possibilidade de ocorrência do ciclo parassexual.(AU)

Identification of lamb flocks susceptible and resistant against Brachiaria poisoning / Identificação de rebanhos de cordeiros suscetíveis e resistentes a intoxicação por braquiária

This study was designed to assess the influence of genetic resistance against brachiaria poisoning in sheep. Two groups of sheep, one identified as susceptible (formed by two ewes and one ram) and the other as resistant against brachiaria poisoning (formed by three ewes and one ram) were selected. Sheep considered susceptible were those that presented clinical signs of brachiaria poisoning at any time of their life; resistant sheep were those that even raised on Brachiaria spp. pastures, did not developed any sign of the poisoning during their life. The offspring of the two flocks (15 lambs from the sensitive flock and 9 lambs from the resistant flock) were placed into brachiaria pasture (initially Brachiaria decumbens and B. brizantha,and only B. decumbens after weaning) and followed up during two years (2013-2014). The determination of protodioscin levels in B. decumbens pasture was performed only in 2014 and revealed significant amounts of the toxic principle. Eleven lambs of the susceptible group were affected to some degree of brachiaria poisoning and six died; no lamb of the resistant group was affected. Clinical signs consisted of varying degrees of subcutaneous edema of the face and, erythema and loss of hair of the ears, crusts on the skin of ears, around the eyes and on planum nasale, scar deformation of the ears, and bilateral ocular discharge; affected lambs also sought for shadowy shelters and they were poor doers. Several sheep recovered from the condition and then relapsed. Necropsy findings in six lambs included pale mucous membranes, emaciation, dermatitis, scar deformation of the ears, large yellow livers with marked lobular pattern, and moderate infestation by Haemonchus contortus. Histologically the liver lesions were similar in all necropsied lambs but with varying degrees of severity; they were consistent with brachiaria poisoning and included architectural disruption of hepatocellular trabecula, clusters of foamy macrophages [...](AU)

Este estudo avaliou a resistência genética na ocorrência de intoxicação por braquiária em ovinos. Foram selecionados dois grupos de ovinos, um identificado como suscetível (formado por duas ovelhas e um carneiro) e o outro como resistente (formado por três ovelhas e um carneiro). Foram considerados suscetíveis ovinos que apresentaram sinais de intoxicação por Brachiaria spp. em algum ponto de suas vidas e resistentes aqueles ovinos que, mesmo criados em pastagem de braquiária, nunca desenvolveram qualquer sinal da intoxicação. A progênie desses dois grupos (15 cordeiros do grupo suscetível e 9 no grupo resistente) foi colocada numa pastagem de braquiária (inicialmente Brachiaria decumbens e B. brizantha e, após o desmame, apenas B. decumbens) e acompanhada durante dois anos (2013-2014). A determinação dos níveis de protodioscina em B. decumbens foi realizada apenas em 2014 e foram encontradas quantidades significativas do princípio tóxico. Onze cordeiros do grupo suscetível foram afetados por algum grau de intoxicação por braquiária; nenhum cordeiro do grupo resistente foi afetado. Os sinais clínicos consistiam de graus variáveis de edema subcutâneo da face e eritema e alopecia da pele das orelhas, crostas na pele das orelhas e ao redor dos olhos e no plano nasal, retração cicatricial das orelhas, fotofobia e corrimento ocular bilateral. Três cordeiros apresentaram desenvolvimento retardado. Vários cordeiros se recuperaram da condição, mas posteriormente quando foram colocados na pastagem apresentaram recidivas. Achados de necropsia em seis cordeiros incluíam mucosas pálidas, pobre condição corporal, dermatite, deformação cicatricial das orelhas, fígado aumentado de volume, amarelo e com padrão lobular evidenciado e graus moderados de infestação por Haemonchus contortus. Histologicamente, as lesões hepáticas eram semelhantes em todos os cordeiros necropsiados, mas apresentavam vários [...](AU)

ESTAFILOCOCOS EM HAMBÚRGUER ARTESANAL

O processamento dos produtos cárneos na indústria visa aumentar a vida útil do produto, bem como o aproveitamento integral das partes dos animais e dentre esses produtos cárneos, o hambúrguer deixa de ser coadjuvante e passar a ser um alimento principal devido a sua praticidade e características nutricionais, contudo devido à alta manipulação do alimento, ele fica sujeito à contaminação microbiológica por agentes deteriorantes e patogênicos, podendo acarretar doenças veiculadas por alimento, como as intoxicações estafilocócicas, além disso, alguns microrganismos patogênicos apresentam genes de resistência antimicrobiana o que gerar um problema de saúde pública relacionado à antibioticoterapia dos pacientes acometidos por doenças veiculadas por alimentos. Diante dessa problemática, o presente trabalho objetivou avaliar a qualidade microbiológica dos hambúrgueres artesanais comercializados em Mossoró, RN e verificar o perfil molecular de produção de toxinas e de resistência antimicrobiana estafilocócica de nove estabelecimentos especializados em hambúrguer artesanal. Para alcançar os objetivos foi realizada a contagem de microrganismos mesófilos e estafilococos de hambúrguer artesanal mal passado comercializado em Mossoró, RN, bem como realizada a busca por genes de produção de enterotoxinas e o perfil de resistência antimicrobiana dos Staphylococcus aureus isolados dos hambúrgueres. Após a realização das análises, constatou-se que todas as amostras apresentaram uma contaminação elevada de microrganismos mesófilos (5,2 a 6,7 log UFC/g). Já as contagens de estafilococos revelou que três estabelecimentos estavam fora dos padrões da legislação (3,7; 5,4; 4,3 log UFC/g), entretanto houve crescimento de estafilococos coagulase positiva em amostras de quatro estabelecimentos (1, 4, 5 e 7), dos quatro, três estabelecimentos (4, 5, 7), apresentaram um padrão genético para produção de enterotoxinas A e C e de resistência antimicrobiana MecA e MecC, sendo que o estabelecimento cinco apresentou dupla expressão de enterotoxinas e de gene de resistência antimicrobiana, já o antibiograma revelou que dos nove antibióticos testados, cinco já não apresentava mais ação contra os Staphylococcus aureus isolados os quatro estabelecimentos. Com isso pode-se inferir que, apesar da Legislação permitir um número máximo de microrganismos no alimento, os mesmos podem produzir toxinas e resistir à vários antibióticos de uso clínico, dificultando o tratamento do paciente, bem como que a manipulação e/ou armazenamento do alimento está sendo realizado de forma inadequada, sendo necessário uma rigidez maior nas boas práticas de manipulação, bem como na legislação.

The processing of meat products in the industry aims to increase the useful life of the product, as well as the full use of the parts of the animals and among these meat products, the hamburger stops being a coadjuvant and become a main food due to its practicality and nutritional characteristics, due to the high manipulation of the food, it is subject to microbiological contamination by deteriorating and pathogenic agents, which may lead to food-borne diseases, such as staphylococcal intoxications. In addition, some pathogenic microorganisms present antimicrobial resistance genes which generate a public health related to the antibiotic therapy of patients affected by food-borne diseases. In view of this problem, the present work aimed to evaluate the microbiological quality of the handcraft hamburgers commercialized in Mossoró, RN and to verify the molecular profile of toxin production and staphylococcal antimicrobial resistance of nine establishments specializing in handcraft hamburger. To achieve the objectives, the counts of mesophilic microorganisms and staph was successfully carried out in Mossoró, RN, as well as the search for enterotoxin production genes and the antimicrobial resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hamburgers. After the analysis, all samples showed high contamination of mesophilic microorganisms (5.2 to 6.7 log CFU / g). Staphylococcal counts showed that three establishments were outside the standard (3.7, 5.4, 4.3 log CFU / g), but there was growth of coagulase positive staphylococci in samples from four establishments (1, 4, 5 and 7) from the four, three, four, five, seven, seven, five, seven, seven, five, seven, seven, seven, of antimicrobial resistance, and the antibiogram revealed that of the nine antibiotics tested, five no longer had any action against the Staphylococcus aureus isolated the four establishments. With this, it can be inferred that, although the legislation allows a maximum number of microorganisms in the food, they can produce toxins and resist the various antibiotics of clinical use, making it difficult for the patient to be treated, as well as the manipulation and / or storage of the food is being carried out in an inadequate manner, requiring greater rigidity in good handling practices, as well as in legislation.

Reação de germoplasma de girassol à mancha de Septoria causada por Septoria helianthi / Reaction of sunflower germplasm to Septoria leaf spot caused by Septoria helianthi

Com o objetivo de avaliar a reação de germoplasma de girassol ao fungo Septoria helianthi, foi realizado um estudo sob condições de campo em uma área experimental na Universidade Fede-ral de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, no ano de 2008. O ensaio foi constituído por vinte e quatro genótipos de girassol semeados manualmente nas parcelas, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições. Foi realizado o cálculo da taxa de progresso da doença e da área abaixo da curva de progresso da doença (AACPD) baseado nos dados de severidade nos terços inferior, mé dio e superior das plantas. As cultivares mais resistentes, isto é, que apresentaram menor AACPD foram PARAÍSO 33 seguida por HLE 16, HLE 17, EXP 1452 CL, V 20041 e SRM 840.

With the objective of evaluating the reaction of sunflower germplasm in relation to the resistance of Septoria helianthi, a study was conducted under field conditions in an experimental area at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 2008. The experiment involved 24 genotypes of sunflower, sown by hand in randomized blocks with 4 replications. The rate of disease progress and the area under the disease progress curve (AUDPC) were calculated based on the severity of the disease in the lower, middle and upper thirds of the plants. The more resistant cultivars were PARDISE 33 followed by HLE 16, HLE 17, EXP 1452 CL, V 20041 and SRM 840.

REAÇÃO DE GERMOPLASMA DE GIRASSOL À MANCHA DE SEPTORIA CAUSADA POR SEPTORIA HELIANTHI

ABSTRACT With the objective of evaluating the reaction of sunflower germplasm in relation to the resistance of Septoria helianthi, a study was conducted under field conditions in an experimental area at the Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 2008. The experiment involved 24 genotypes of sunflower, sown by hand in randomized blocks with 4 replications. The rate of disease progress and the area under the disease progress curve (AUDPC) were calculated based on the severity of the disease in the lower, middle and upper thirds of the plants. The more resistant cultivars were PARDISE 33 followed by HLE 16, HLE 17, EXP 1452 CL, V 20041 and SRM 840.

RESUMO Com o objetivo de avaliar a reação de germoplasma de girassol ao fungo Septoria helianthi, foi realizado um estudo sob condições de campo em uma área experimental na Universidade Fede-ral de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, no ano de 2008. O ensaio foi constituído por vinte e quatro genótipos de girassol semeados manualmente nas parcelas, em delineamento de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições. Foi realizado o cálculo da taxa de progresso da doença e da área abaixo da curva de progresso da doença (AACPD) baseado nos dados de severidade nos terços inferior, mé dio e superior das plantas. As cultivares mais resistentes, isto é, que apresentaram menor AACPD foram PARAÍSO 33 seguida por HLE 16, HLE 17, EXP 1452 CL, V 20041 e SRM 840.

Comportamento do maracujazeiro amarelo, variedade Afruvec, ante uma população de Fusarium solani, agente causal da podridão do colo / Behaviour of yellow passion fruit, Afruvec variety, in relation to a population of Fusarium solani, causal agent of collar rot

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi verificar o comportamento do maracujazeiro amarelo, variedade Afruvec, ante uma população de Fusarium solani, obtida desse mesmo hospedeiro. O delineamento adotado foi o de blocos ao acaso, contendo dez tratamentos (nove isolados e tratamento testemunha), com quatro repetições, sendo cada parcela representada por um vaso contendo uma planta. Um disco do meio de cultura, colonizado com cada isolado do fungo, foi inoculado no colo ferido das plantas da variedade Afruvec, dois meses após a semeadura. Avaliou-se a patogenicidade, a incidência (número de plantas mortas) e a severidade da doença (comprimento da lesão no colo), até os sessenta dias após a inoculação. A variedade Afruvec foi suscetível ao fungo e apresentou variabilidade quanto à incidência e severidade da doença diante dos diferentes isolados. A população do fungo apresentou variabilidade em relação à agressividade. Com a evidência de diversidade genética na população do fungo, recomenda-se, também, nos testes de seleção de materiais ao patógeno, a avaliação desses materiais em diferentes localidades com histórico da doença ou inoculação com uma mistura de isolados do fungo, a fim de se conhecer a resistência ampla do genótipo ao patógeno.

The objective of the present work was to verify the behavior of yellow passion fruit, Afruvec variety, in relation to a population of Fusarium solani, obtained from this crop. The experimental delineation was random blocks, containing 10 treatments [9 isolates and 1 control treatment], with 4 repetitions, each plot being represented by a vase containing a plant. A disk of culture medium colonized by each isolate of the fungus was inoculated in the wounded collar region of the plants of the Afruvec variety two months after sowing. The appraised parameters were: the pathogenicity, the incidence (number of dead plants) and the severity of the disease (length of the lesion in the collar region), until 60 days after inoculation. The Afruvec variety was susceptible to the fungus and also presented variability as to the severity of the disease and incidence in relation to the different isolates. The population of the fungus showed variability in regard to aggressiveness. In light of the evidence of genetic diversity in the F. solani population, it is also suggested, in the tests of selection of materials to the pathogen, that these materials should be evaluated in different places with a history of the disease or inoculation with a pool of isolates of the fungus, in order to know the wide resistance of the genotype to the pathogen.

COMPORTAMENTO DO MARACUJAZEIRO AMARELO, VARIEDADE AFRUVEC, ANTE UMA POPULAÇÃO DE FUSARIUM SOLANI, AGENTE CAUSAL DA PODRIDÃO DO COLO

ABSTRACT The objective of the present work was to verify the behavior of yellow passion fruit, Afruvec variety, in relation to a population of Fusarium solani, obtained from this crop. The experimental delineation was random blocks, containing 10 treatments [9 isolates and 1 control treatment], with 4 repetitions, each plot being represented by a vase containing a plant. A disk of culture medium colonized by each isolate of the fungus was inoculated in the wounded collar region of the plants of the Afruvec variety two months after sowing. The appraised parameters were: the pathogenicity, the incidence (number of dead plants) and the severity of the disease (length of the lesion in the collar region), until 60 days after inoculation. The Afruvec variety was susceptible to the fungus and also presented variability as to the severity of the disease and incidence in relation to the different isolates. The population of the fungus showed variability in regard to aggressiveness. In light of the evidence of genetic diversity in the F. solani population, it is also suggested, in the tests of selection of materials to the pathogen, that these materials should be evaluated in different places with a history of the disease or inoculation with a pool of isolates of the fungus, in order to know the wide resistance of the genotype to the pathogen.

RESUMO O objetivo do presente trabalho foi verificar o comportamento do maracujazeiro amarelo, variedade Afruvec, ante uma população de Fusarium solani, obtida desse mesmo hospedeiro. O delineamento adotado foi o de blocos ao acaso, contendo dez tratamentos (nove isolados e tratamento testemunha), com quatro repetições, sendo cada parcela representada por um vaso contendo uma planta. Um disco do meio de cultura, colonizado com cada isolado do fungo, foi inoculado no colo ferido das plantas da variedade Afruvec, dois meses após a semeadura. Avaliou-se a patogenicidade, a incidência (número de plantas mortas) e a severidade da doença (comprimento da lesão no colo), até os sessenta dias após a inoculação. A variedade Afruvec foi suscetível ao fungo e apresentou variabilidade quanto à incidência e severidade da doença diante dos diferentes isolados. A população do fungo apresentou variabilidade em relação à agressividade. Com a evidência de diversidade genética na população do fungo, recomenda-se, também, nos testes de seleção de materiais ao patógeno, a avaliação desses materiais em diferentes localidades com histórico da doença ou inoculação com uma mistura de isolados do fungo, a fim de se conhecer a resistência ampla do genótipo ao patógeno.

Seleção de clones de batata com resistência múltipla à pinta preta e aos vírus X e Y

The purpose of this study was to select potato clones with high agronomic performance and resistant to early blight, Potato Virus Y (PVY) and Potato Virus X (PVX). Crossings were done among progenitors carrying the Ry adg and Rx1 alleles for resistance to PVY and PVX and the cultivar 'Chiquita', which presents high levels of resistance to early blight (Alternaria solani). In the rainy season of 2004, 57 clonal families were evaluated in the field and 331 clones were selected based on tuber appearance. These clones were field evaluated in two trials in the rainy season of 2005 and 180 clones were selected for Ry adg allele with the SCAR marker designed RYSC3. Another agronomic evaluation was done in the winter season of 2006 and early blight was evaluated in the rainy seasons of 2007 and 2008. Simultaneously a CAPS marker was used to select for the presence of Rx1 allele. Combining the results from these experiments we were able to select 20 clones presenting high agronomic performance, resistance to early blight and carrying the Ry adg allele. The use of CAPS marker has practical difficulties due to production of poor amplification products to be digested with the DdeI enzyme and should be changed for another marker which shows more efficiency.

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi selecionar clones de batata com elevado desempenho agronômico e resistência à pinta preta e aos vírus X e Y. Para tanto, foram realizados 57 cruzamentos entre clones portadores dos alelos Ry adg e Rx1, e a cultivar 'Chiquita', resistente à pinta preta (Alternaria solani). Na safra das águas de 2004, 57 famílias clonais foram avaliadas em campo e 331 clones selecionados considerando a aparência de tubérculos. Desse total de clones, avaliados em mais dois experimentos no verão de 2005, 180 foram selecionados por meio do marcador SCAR RYSC3 como portadores do alelo Ry adg,. Também foram realizadas uma avaliação de desempenho agronômico na safra de inverno de 2006 e uma avaliação de resistência à pinta preta nas safras de verão de 2007 e 2008. Paralelamente, foi utilizado um marcador CAPS visando à seleção de clones portadores do gene Rx1. Dessa forma, combinando os resultados dos marcadores moleculares com os de campo, agrupados via índices de seleção, foi possível selecionar 20 clones de alto desempenho agronômico, resistentes à pinta preta e portadores do alelo Ry adg. Devido a problemas apresentados pelo marcador CAPS, apenas sete destes foram analisados e um identificado como portador do alelo Rx1.