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Genome-wide association study combined with multi-assay phenotyping identifies a novel anthracnose resistance locus in apple.
BMC plant biology - 24 Jun 2026
Kwon Dagyeong, Choi Baek Gyun, Park Jong Taek, Ban Seunghyun, Choi Cheol
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Apple anthracnose, a disease complex that includes Glomerella leaf spot (GLS) and bitter rot caused by Colletotrichum species, is a major disease affecting apple production worldwide. In this study, we combined multi-year field evaluations with controlled inoculation assays to identify genomic regions associated with anthracnose resistance in apple. RESULTS: A total of 440 apple genotypes, including...
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- Malus
- Plant Diseases
- Colletotrichum
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Disease Resistance
