New apple varieties with polygenic scab resistance

TechnologyČeská republikaTOCZ20170724003
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Summary: 
Czech academic institution with plant breeding program is developing a new apple varieties with polygenic scab resistence. The institution is looking for a partner who will help with research on research cooperation agreement bases.
Description: 
New varieties of apple tree with increased resistance to scab were developed by Czech academic institution. This institution has its own plant breeding program which is focused on breeding varieties of apple trees resistant to diseases, especially to scab, the most serious disease of apple. Breeding program uses monogenic sources of resistance to scab (Vf) from a wild-type Malus floribunda and chosen varieties and selections with resistance on polygenic basis. However, their molecular detection and distinction is not yet possible. Current breeding is aimed at further improving of economic properties of resistant varieties and to strengthen resistance to scab resistance Vf in combination with resistance to polygenic basis. To achieve this, it is necessary to validate the molecular markers for different types of resistance. With the use of new methods for next generation sequencing (NGS) station can verify such new genetic markers and use them distinguish the origins of polygenic resistance in these new varieties. The institution offers research coooperation agreement to interested partners.
Type (e.g. company, R&D institution…), field of industry and Role of Partner Sought: 
The academic institution is looking for reseach and development instituion or for a university with experience in breeding of plants which is interested and can help with further research. Research cooperation agreement is offered.
Stage of Development: 
Under development/lab tested
IPR Status: 
Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted
External code: 
TOCZ20170724003