Main conclusion Using late blight resistance genes targeting conservative effectors of
Phytophthora infestans and the constructing gene pyramids may lead to durable, broad …

Factors including climate change and increased global exchange are set to escalate the
prevalence of plant diseases, posing an unprecedented threat to global food security and …

The integration of molecular markers in the realm of potato genetics has opened new
avenues for accelerating genotype analysis and developing improved varieties. Many …

Late blight (LB) caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary is the
greatest threat to potato production worldwide. Current potato breeding for LB resistance …

White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.) is indigenous to West Africa, a region that
harbours the crop's tremendous landrace diversity. The knowledge and understanding of …

Understanding the level and type of resistance in potato varieties is relevant for integrating
varietal resistance into the management of potato late blight. Accordingly, 54 potato varieties …

Cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a major crop worldwide. It occupies the second
place after cereals (corn, rice, and wheat). This important crop is threatened by the …

Improving potato late blight (LB) resistance is essential for ensuring food security,
particularly using wild relatives endemic to Phytophthora infestans‐prone regions. However …

Solanum demissum Lindl. is one of the most valued and used species for potato (Solanum
tuberosum L.) breeding due to its richness in genes for resistance to various biotic and …

Due to the high yield losses caused by late blight in potato cultivation, the development of
resistant pre-breeding material is of great importance for cultivar breeding. The gene pool of …