Article
Marker-assisted screening of resistance to fire blight, powdery mildew, and apple scab in local apple varieties from Uzbekistan.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Rakhmatullaev Abdushukur I, Turdieva Muhabbat K, Rejapova Marguba M, Abdurakhimov Abrorjon A, Abdullaev Alisher A
Abstract excerpt
Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) is one of the most economically important fruit crops worldwide; however, its production is severely constrained by major diseases, including fire blight, powdery mildew, and apple scab. Breeding disease-resistant cultivars represents a sustainable alternative to chemical control, particularly through the effective utilization of local germplasm resources from Central Asia. This...
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- Malus
- Uzbekistan
- Plant Diseases
- Disease Resistance
- Ascomycota
- Genetic Markers
