Orientador: Jaime Maia dos Santos / Banca: Marineide Mendonça Aguillera / Banca: Júlio Cesar Galli / Resumo: No Brasil, Pratylenchus zeae, Meloidogyne javanica e M. incognita são as espécies-chave para a cana-de-açúcar. Em dois experimentos conduzidos em casa de vegetação, em Jaboticabal, um com duração de 12 meses e outro de 75 dias, foram estudadas as inter-relações de M. incognita, M. javanica e P. brachyurus, envolvendo 10 variedades de cana-de-açúcar. A resistência das variedades variou expressivamente em relação aos nematóides estudados. Conquanto a taxa de multiplicação de M. javanica, na variedade SP911049, tenha sido muito menor que a de M. incognita, os dados sugerem que M. javanica é mais agressiva. O parasitismo de Meloidogyne javanica e M. incognita a 'SP911049' predispõe essa variedade ao ataque da cochonilha Saccharicoccus sacchari. As variáveis biométricas utilizadas no presente estudo, a massa de matéria fresca de parte aérea e raízes confirmam maior agressividade de M. javanica à variedade SP911049, em relação a M. incognita. Entre as variedades testadas, a SP891115 é a única resistente à M. incognita e nenhuma delas é resistente a M. javanica. Entre essas, a RB855453 é a menos suscetível a M. javanica, e a SP801816 é a mais suscetível às três espécies de nematóides incluídas no estudo. As variedades CTC2, SP832847, RB855156, SP803280, CTC9, SP911049, SP891115 e RB855453 são resistentes a P. brachyurus, e somente a SP801816, entre as nove variedades testadas, é suscetível, sendo que o nematóide influenciou negativamente nos valores de todas as variáveis consideradas nas avaliações. / Abstract: In Brazil, Pratylenchus zeae, Meloidogyne javanica and M. Incognita are the key species for sugar cane. In two experiments carried out in pots in a greenhouse in Jaboticabal city, one with duration of 12 months another for 75 days, the relationships of M. incognita, M. javanica and P. brachyurus, involving 10 varieties of sugar cane were studied. The resistance of the varieties varied significantly in relation to the nematodes. While the rate of increase of M. javanica in SP911049 variety has been lower than that of M. incognita, the data suggest that M. javanica is more aggressive. The parasitism of M. javanica and M. incognita to 'SP911049' predisposes that variety to attack of Saccharicoccus sacchari. The biometric variables used in this study, the mass of fresh matter of the above ground part and the mass of fresh matter of roots confirm the greater aggressiveness of M. javanica to the variety SP911049, than M. incognita. Among the varieties tested, SP891115 is the only resistant to M. incognita and none of them are resistant to M. javanica. Among these, RB855453 is the least susceptible to M. javanica and SP801816 is the most susceptible to the three species of nematodes included in the study. The varieties CTC2, SP832847, RB855156, SP803280, CTC9, SP911049, SP891115 and RB855453 are resistant to P. brachyurus and only the variety SP801816, among the nine varieties tested is susceptible. Also, the nematode adversely affected the values of all variables considered in the evaluations. / Mestre

Thesis (Ph. D. Agriculture (Plant Production)) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / Plant-parasitic nematodes inflict economic damages on vegetable and field crops due to a lack of suitable crop protection chemicals and integrated crop management practices. Toxic synthetic chemical nematicides were withdrawn from the agro-chemical markets in 2005 due to their damage to the environment and humans. As such, there is continuous need to develop integrated nematode management strategies that are economic, environment friendly yet capable of effectively controlling the pest to alleviate crop loss and food insecurity. Root-knot (Meloidogyne species) nematodes are a major yield- and quality-reducing pest in most potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) producing regions in South Africa. However, little is known about the different plant-parasitic nematode species that are associated with potato in some Provinces. The sustainable production of crops in the absence of nematode resistant genotypes depends on the availability of nematode resistant crops in crop rotation systems. However, the effectiveness of these nematode resistance crops in managing root-knot nematodes in potato-based cropping systems has not been investigated in South Africa. The aim of the study was the development of sustainable cropping sequences for management of population densities of Meloidogyne species in potato production using crops with different mechanisms of nematode resistance. Two main objectives were investigated, but the second objective was sub-divided into three. The objectives of the study were to investigate (1) whether the diversity and abundance of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with potato in Limpopo Province, would be different to those in other potato-producing regions of South Africa, (2) whether (a) monoculturing potato would have any effects on population densities of Meloidogyne species, plant growth and soil health, (b) sequencing potato with a post-infectional nematode resistant crop like Cucumis africanus would have any effects on population densities of Meloidogyne species, plant growth and soil health and (c) sequencing potato with a pre-infectional nematode resistant crop such as sweet stem sorghum would have any effects on population densities of Meloidogyne species, plant growth and soil health. Ten known nematode genera, namely, Scutellonema, Helicotylenchus, Telotylenchus, Rotylenchulus, Paratylenchus, Tylenchorhynchus, Criconema, Nanidorus, Meloidogyne and Pratylenchus species were present in potato production fields in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study was conducted on 30 farms, located in Mopani, Sekhukhune, Capricorn, and Waterberg districts by randomly collecting 10 core soil samples per hectare in a zigzag-sampling pattern. A total of eight nematode genera except two (Meloidogyne and Pratylenchus species) were recorded for the first time in potato fields in Limpopo Province. Additionally, the sampled districts were predominated by different nematode species. The Meloidogyne species were the most prevalent nematodes associated with potato crops followed by Helicotylenchus and Scutellonema species. In contrast, the Tylenchorhynchus and Nanidorus species were the least prevalent parasitic nematodes in potato production fields in the Limpopo Province. To achieve Objective 2, two field experiments were conducted at the University of Limpopo (UL) and the Agricultural Research Council-Vegetable and Ornamental Plants (ARC-VOP). In Sequence 1, the treatments (sorghum cv. ʹNdendaneʹ, potato cv. ′Mondial G3′, Cucumis africanus and potato (cv. ′Mondial G3′)-(Velum) were laid out in a randomised complete block design. In Sequence 2, potato (cv. ′Mondial G3′) was cultivated on all plots as the successor main crop. In Sequence 3, the treatments were laid out as in Sequence 1, whereas in Sequence 4 sole potato crop was cultivated as in Sequence 2. Therefore, four cropping sequences namely, sorghum-potato, potato monoculture, C. africanus–potato and potato-(Velum)-potato (control) were investigated simultaneously.Generally, post-infectional resistant C. africanus-potato was more effective than pre-infectional nematode resistant sorghum-potato or potato monoculture cropping sequences in reducing the population densities of Meloidogyne species in the soil. This has led to reduced damage to subsequent potato crop providing higher tuber yield, increased shoot mass and nutrients elements accumulation in potato leaf tissues at both sites. The high soil organic carbon content, microbial diversity and enzyme activity observed in C. africanus-potato and sorghum-potato showed that these two cropping sequences enhanced soil health better than the monoculture production system of potato with or without Velum application. The different indices (maturity index, channel index, enrichment index and structure index) collectively demonstrated that the soil was highly disturbed with bacteria dominated decomposition pathways. The nematode faunal profile showed that sorghum-potato was the only cropping sequence that improved soil structure as exhibited by high structure index. Therefore, the inclusion of nematode resistant sweet stem sorghum in potato-based cropping system promoted soil health better than the other cropping sequences. In conclusion, C. africanus-potato sequence could be used to effectively manage root-knot nematode population densities, whereas sorghum-potato sequence could be considered where the aim is to improve soil health. / National Research Foundation(NRF) Green Biotechnologies Research Centre of Excellence(GBRCE) Agricultural Research Council-Vegetable and Ornamental Plants(ARC-VOP)

Thesis (M. Agricultural Management (Animal Production)) -- University of Limpopo, 2016 / Cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultigens do not have resistant genotypes to root-knot (Meloidogyne species) nematodes. Currently, efforts are underway to introgress nematode resistance in potato breeding programmes, whereas other environment-friendly nematode management strategies are being assessed in various cultigens. Nemafric-BL and Nemarioc-AL phytonematicides have being researched and developed for managing the root-knot nematode whereas Biocult Mycorrhizae are intended to enhance crop productivity through improved absorption of P, which is inherently low in most South African soils. The objectives of the study, therefore, were: (1) to determine the interactive effects of Nemacur (N), Biocult Mycorrhizae (B) and Nemarioc-AL or Nemafric-BL phytonematicide (P) on population densities of M. javanica and growth of potato plants, (2) to investigate the effects of Nemacur (N), Velum (V), Biocult Mycorhizae (B) and Nemarioc-AL or Nemafric-BL phytonematicide (P) on population densities of M. javanica and growth of potato plants. For the microplot experiment, potato cv. ‘Mondial G3’ seeds were sown in 25 cm-diameter plastic pots with 5 000 ml steam-pasteurised river sand and Hygromix-T at 3:1 (v/v) growing mixture in autumn (March-May) 2015. Pots were buried 80% deep into the soil in with 0.5 m inter-row and 0.5 m intra-row spacing. Potato cv. ‘Mondial G3’ seeds were dipped in a mixture of Mancozeb with a wettener for disease management prior to sowing. Appropriate treatments were applied soon after emergence of leaves. Each plant was inoculated by dispensing a mixture of 5 000 eggs and M. javanica J2. Eight treatments, control (N0B0P0), Nemacur (N1B0P0), Biocult (N0B1P0), phytonematicide (N0B0P1), Nemacur × Biocult (N1B1P0), Nemacur × phytonematicide (N1B0P1), Biocult × phytonematicide (N0B1P1) and Nemacur × Biocult × phytonematicide (N1B1P1), were arranged in a randomised complete block xxvi design (RCBD) with 8 replications (n= 64). Under field conditions the study was conducted in summer (October 2015 - January 2016), with 30-cm furrows dug and potato seeds placed in the soil with 30 cm inter-row and 40 cm intra-row spacing. The four treatments, namely, (1) untreated control, (2) Nemacur or Velum (3) Biocult Mycorrhizae and (4) Nemarioc-AL or Nemafric-BL phytonematicide, were arranged in RCBD, replicated three times for the Velum experiment and five times for the Nemacur experiment. At 56 days after inoculation, the second order interaction (N1B1P1) was highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) for eggs in root and total nematodes, contributing 13 and 12% to total treatment variation (TTV) of the two variables, respectively, in the Nemarioc-AL phytonematicide study. Relative to untreated control, the second order interaction (N1B1P1) reduced eggs in root and total nematodes by 42 and 36%, respectively. In both Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL phytonematicide experiments, the combination of phytonematicide and Biocult Mycorrhizae reduced gall rating. Nemacur, Biocult and Nemarioc-AL phytonematicide, the treatment effects were highly significant on eggs, J2 in root and total nematodes, contributing 53, 68 and 57% to TTV of the three variables, respectively. Nemacur, Biocult and Nemafric-BL phytonematicide treatments each was not significant (P ≤ 0.05) for nematodes variables. Both treatments for Nemacur, Biocult and Nemarioc-AL or Nemafric-BL phytonematicides were significant for gall rating, contributing 92 and 70% to TTV of the variable, respectively. In Nemarioc-AL phytonematicide, relative to the untreated control, gall rating was reduced by 48 to 56%, whereas in Nemafric-BL phytonematicide the variable was reduced by 33 to 56%. In the Velum study, Biocult and Nemarioc-AL or Nemafric-BL phytonematicide, the treatment effects in both experiments were highly significant (P ≤ 0.01) on eggs in root, contributing 88% to TTV of the variable. Both treatments from Nemarioc-AL xxvii and Nemafric-BL phytonematicides had no significant effects on all plant variables measured. In microplot, the second order interaction (Nemacur × Biocult × Nemarioc-AL phytonematicide) was highly significant for nematode eggs in root and total nematode. In a three-way matrix, the N1B1P1 interaction had the highest effects on eggs, followed by Biocult alone, then Nemacur alone and then the phytonematicide. The same trend was observed in the three-way matrix for total nematodes. However, in two-way matrix for eggs, Biocult outperformed Nemacur, as was the phytonematicide on J2. In another microplot study, the second order interaction (Nemacur × Biocult × Nemafric-BL phytonematicide) was significant for J2 in soil and roots, with the three-way matrix showing, that Biocult alone had higher effects than the N1B1P1 interaction on J2 in root. A three-way matrix also showed that Nemacur was outperformed by the phytonematicide alone, Biocult alone and the interactions on J2 in soil. In conclusion, Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL phytonematicides could each be used with Biocult Mycorrhizae in the management of population densities of M. javanica in potato production since the impact from Nemacur which is a synthetic nematicide does not have that much difference from that of phytonematicides interacted with Biocult Mycorrhizae. / Agricultural Research Council

Les nématodes à galles (Meloidogyne spp.) sont des pathogènes cosmopolites extrêmement polyphages. L’emploi de la majorité des nématicides chimiques étant désormais interdit, la meilleure alternative repose sur l’utilisation de gènes majeurs de résistance (gènes R). Cependant, il existe un risque de contournement de ceux-ci et les ressources génétiques en termes de gènes R sont limitées. Une gestion qui permette de pérenniser l’utilisation de ces ressources d’intérêt agronomique est donc primordiale. Me1 et Me3 sont deux gènes R à large spectre du piment actuellement utilisés dans les programmes de sélection. La confrontation vis-à-vis de M. incognita de différents génotypes possédant l’un de ces deux gènes a montré que (1) le fond génétique de la plante joue un rôle clé sur l’efficacité de ces gènes R, (2) il n’existe pas d’effet du dosage d’allèles pour ces gènes R. Suite à ces résultats, une recherche de loci à caractère quantitatif (QTLs) a été réalisée afin d’identifier et de localiser des facteurs de résistance partielle susceptibles d’expliquer les différences observées entre les différents fonds génétiques. L’étude de tels facteurs vis-à-vis de M. incognita, M. arenaria et M. javanica, les trois principales espèces de nématodes à galles, a mis en évidence quatre nouveaux QTLs. Tous sont regroupés sur le chromosome P1 du piment, sauf un efficace vis-à-vis de M. javanica situé sur le chromosome P9. C’est la première fois que des facteurs de résistance aux nématodes à galles sont localisés sur le chromosome P1. Ce travail ouvre de nouvelles perspectives quant à la création de nouvelles variétés avec un potentiel accru en termes de résistance aux Meloidogyne. / Root-knot nematodes (RKNs), Meloidogyne spp., are extremely polyphagous plant parasites worldwide. Since the use of most chemical nematicides is being prohibited, genetic resistance is an efficient alternative way to protect crops against these pests. However, nematode populations proved able to breakdown plant resistance, and genetic resources in terms of resistance genes (R-genes) are limited. Sustainable management of these valuable resources is thus a key point of R-gene durability. In pepper, Me1 and Me3 are two dominant major R-genes, currently used in breeding programs to control M. arenaria, M. incognita and M. javanica, the three main RKN species. Challenging these two genes in different genetic backgrounds against M. incognita demonstrated that (1) the efficiency of the R-genes in reducing the reproductive potential of RKNs is strongly affected by the plant genetic background, (2) the allelic status of the R-genes has no effect on nematode reproduction. According to these first results, a QTL analysis was performed to identify and to localize partial resistance factors against RKNs which could explain the differences observed between the genetic backgrounds. Focusing on M. incognita, M. arenaria and M. javanica, four new major QTLs were localized. They are all regrouped on pepper chromosome P1 except one QTL efficient against M. javanica, which was located on pepper chromosome P9. The cluster on chromosome P1, regrouping most of the newly discovered resistance factors, is described for the first time with respect to RKN resistance. As a conclusion, this work should contribute to the breeding of new pepper varieties with a high level of resistance against RKNs.

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Orientador: Pedro Luiz Martins Soares / Banca: Marineide Mendonça Aguillera / Banca: Elvira Maria Regis Pedrosa / Banca: Arlindo Leal Boiça Júnior / Banca: Miguel Angelo Mutton / Resumo: Pratylenchus zeae, Meloidogyne javanica e M. incognita são nematoides-chave na cana-de-açúcar, no Brasil, mas P. brachyurus também é frequentemente encontrado. Três experimentos foram conduzidos para o estudo. No primeiro, comparou-se a agressividade de P. brachyurus e P. zeae a cultura. No segundo e no terceiro, buscaram-se alternativas de controle. O primeiro e o segundo experimentos foram em vasos de 100 L, a céu aberto e o terceiro em soqueira de quarto a quinto cortes. No primeiro foram inoculados 10, 100, 1.000, 10.000 e 100.000 espécimes/planta, isoladamente. No segundo foram testados Agrolmin® (ácidos húmicos e fúlvicos extraídos de turfa), Agrolmin + Fungos nematófagos (FN), Pochonia chlamydosporia, FN, Helicotylenchus dihystera, Carbofurano e Testemunha sem e com nematoides. No terceiro, testaram-se: Agrolmin 10:0:10 [Agrolmin Nitro (300 L.ha-1)], Agrolmin Nitro (600 L.ha-1), FN (0,5 L.m linear-1)], FN (1 L.m linear-1), Formulação de FN (FFN) no Agrolmin Nitro (300 L.ha-1), FFN no Agrolmin Nitro (600 L.ha-1), Carbofurano (6 L.ha-1) e a Testemunha. Nos três experimentos foi avaliada a dinâmica da população das pragas e avaliações biométricas e quantitativas das plantas, ao final. Observou-se que a variedade CTC2 é suscetível à P. zeae e intolerante à P. brachyurus, que foi mais agressivo. Os FN incrementaram a produtividade, principalmente quando associados ao Agrolmin. O parasitismo de H. dihystera reduziu o de M. javanica, mas causou danos à cultura. A FFN no Agrolmin Nitro (300 L.ha-1) reduziu as populações de P. zeae e de M. javanica e elevou a produtividade em 14,6 Mg.ha-1, em relação a testemunha / Abstract: Pratylenchus zeae, Meloidogyne javanica and M. incognita are the key nematodes in sugar cane in Brazil, but P. brachyurus is also frequently found. Three experiments were conducted. In the first one, the aggressiveness of P. brachyurus and P. zeae to the crop was compared. In the second and third ones alternatives for the control were sought. The first and second experiments were carried out in 100 L pots, in open area and, the third experiment in ratoon of fourth to fifth cropping. In the first one levels of 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000 and 100,000 specimens/plant were inoculated, individually. In the second one it was tested Agrolmin ® (humic and fulvic acids extracted from peat), Agrolmin plus nematophagous fungi (FN), Pochonia chlamydosporia, FN, Helicotylenchus dihystera, Carbofuran and the Control with and without nematodes. In the third experiment were tested: Agrolmin 10:0:10 [Agrolmin Nitro (300 L.ha-1)], Agrolmin Nitro (600 L.ha-1), FN (0.5 L.m linear -1)], FN (1 L.m linear-1) Formulation of FN (FFN) in Agrolmin Nitro (300 L.ha-1), FFN in Agrolmin Nitro (600 L.ha-1), Carbofuran (6 L.ha-1) and Control. In the three experiments it was analyzed the population dynamics of the nematodes as well biometric and quantitative assessments of the plants at the end. It was observed that the variety CTC2 is susceptible to P. zeae and intolerant to P. brachyurus which was more aggressive. The FN increased productivity, especially when associated with Agrolmin. The parasitism of H. dihystera reduced M. javanica population, but caused damage to the crop. The FFN in Agrolmin Nitro (300 L.ha-1) reduced populations of P. zeae and M. javanica and increased productivity by 14.6 Mg.ha-1, compared to control / Doutor

En esta tesis doctoral se estudia el modo de vida tritrófico del hongo nematófago Pochonia chlamydosporia utilizando técnicas "multiómicas". Pochonia chlamydosporia (= Metacordyceps chlamydosporia) (Goddard) Zare y Gams es un hongo nematófago usado para el control de nematodos agalladores de la raíz (Meloidogyne spp.) (Forghani and Hajihassani, 2020), entre otros. P. chlamydosporia se distribuye por todo el mundo y tiene un modo de vida tritrófico, pudiendo también adoptar estilos de vida endófito y saprófito. El mecanismo que utiliza P. clamydosporia para infectar huevos de nematodo comprende la desacetilación de la quitina de su pared celular a quitosano para facilitar su degradación por quitosanasas (Aranda-Martinez et al., 2016). El quitosano es un biopolímero derivado de la quitina que también se encuentra en el exoesqueleto de artrópodos y crustáceos. El genoma de P. chlamydosporia codifica un elevado número de quitosanasas, gracias a las cuales es resistente a quitosano y puede utilizarlo como fuente de nutrientes (Palma-Guerrero et al., 2010). Ambos pueden combinarse para el control de plagas. En este trabajo de tesis doctoral se pretende estudiar mediante metabolómica, transcriptómica y genómica el modo de vida tritrófico de P. chlamydosporia añadiendo quitosano, para determinar los mecanismos de interacción del hongo en ese entorno. En último término, se pretende sentar las bases para desarrollar un sistema para reducir plagas y enfermedades de forma sostenible.

Thesis (M. Sc. (Plant Protection)) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / Worldwide, root-knot (Meloidogyne species) nematodes are considered to be the most important and damaging genus in crop husbandry. The existence of a wide host range, over 2000 plants, and several biological races, makes the management of this nematode genus difficult with nematode-resistant crop Hybrid Sorghum Sudan grass (Sorghum bicolor × Sorghum Sundanese) has been classified as being resistant to certain Meloidogyne species and races, with a wide range of uses in crop rotation intended to manage nematode population densities. However, due to the ability of nematodes to enter chemiobiosis when gradually exposed to chemicals, this hybrid might not be effective in managing nematode population densities for the subsequent highly susceptible sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) cultivars. The objective of the study was to determine whether hybrid Sorghum-Sudan grass would suppress M. javanica (Trial 1), M. incognita race 2 (Trial 2) and M. incognita race 4 (Trial 3) population densities, allowing a nematode susceptible sweet potato cv. ′Beauregard′ as successor crop to be cultivated without suffering nematode damage. The hybrid Sorghum-Sudan grass study was conducted under greenhouse conditions, with seven inoculation levels, namely, 0; 5; 25; 125; 625; 3 125 and 15 625 eggs and second-stage juveniles (J2) of each nematode species or race, arranged in randomised complete block design, with six replications and validated in time. Plant growth, foliar nutrient elements and nematodes were collected at 56 days after inoculation and prepared for analysis using standard methods. The reproductive factor (RF) at all levels was zero, whereas nematode inoculation at all levels did not have any effect on plant growth of the hybrid Sorghum-Sudan grass. However, the nematode levels affected the accumulation of nutrient elements and the quality of forage. After cultivating the susceptible sweet potato cultivar in pots xxx previously with hybrid Sorghum-Sudan grass at increasing levels of M. javanica alone, that is in Trial 1, similar results were observed with respect to RF and lack of nematode damage to plant growth. Consequently, the hybrid was suitable for use in crop rotation with sweet potato for the purpose of managing nematode population densities of thermophilic Meloidogyne species and/or races. / National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and the Agricultural Research Council (ARC)

Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-20T13:59:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertacao_aline_alves_messchmidt.pdf: 535406 bytes, checksum: d041feac45e14506cfa6fba63d16e35c (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-12-20 / The Rio Grande do Sul has the largest peach producing area of the country, but its productivity is still low when compared with other Brazil´s states. One of the problems related to low productivity are soils with poor drainage and low water storage capacity, mainly in the producing region of Pelotas, as well as the presence of root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) on the orchards, whose damages have great importance because the novice action on the root system, affecting the nutrient and water absorption and translocation. These stresses can cause physiological changes in plants affecting fruit quality and productivity of orchards. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of these stresses on peach plants of rootstock cv. Capdeboscq, Flordaguard and plum rootstock cv. Mirabolano 29-C. The study was divided into two experiments. At first, we evaluated gas exchange and antioxidant enzymes activity of Prunus rootstocks submitted to the following stresses treatments: a) Waterlogging, for eight days; b) drought for eight days; and c) control, with regular plant watering. After the stresses period, plants returned to normal water regime. The Mirabolano 29-C rootstock shown to be more susceptible to drought than waterlogging, compared to the two peach rootstocks evaluated. On the other hand, Flordaguard and Capdeboscq shown more damages when the plants were subjected to waterlogging, verified by the higher rate of lipid peroxidation in relation to the control plants of these cultivars. The second experiment evaluated the effects of M. javanica plant-inoculation on the reproduction factor (RF) and gas exchange. 150 days after inoculation, the plants of cvs. Capdeboscq, Flordaguard, and Mirabolano C-29 were susceptible (FR = 1.77), resistant, and immune, respectively. In relation to gas exchange, only the inoculated plants of cv. Capdeboscq showed higher stomatal conductance, internal CO2 concentration and transpiration, and reduced efficiency in water use. For other genotypes there were no significant effects on the variables analyzed. / O Rio Grande do Sul possui a maior área de produção de pêssego do Brasil, porém sua produtividade ainda é baixa quando comparado com outros estados. Um dos problemas relacionados à baixa produtividade são os solos com problemas de drenagem e baixa capacidade de armazenar água, principalmente na região produtora de Pelotas, assim como a presença de nematóides causadores de galhas nas raízes (Meloidogyne spp.), cujos danos têm grande importância em virtude da ação nociva sobre o sistema radicular, afetando a absorção e a translocação de água e nutrientes. Esses estresses podem causar alterações fisiológicas nas plantas, comprometendo a qualidade dos frutos e a produtividade dos pomares. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos destes fatores de estresse nos portaenxertos de pessegueiro cv. Capdeboscq, Flordaguard e ameixeira cv. Mirabolano 29-C. O trabalho foi dividido em dois experimentos. No primeiro, avaliou-se as trocas gasosas e atividade antioxidante de portaenxertos do gênero Prunus submetidos aos seguintes tratamentos de estresse: a) alagamento do solo, por oito dias b) seca, por oito dias e c) controle, com irrigação conforme necessidade das plantas. Após o período de estresse, as plantas retornaram às condições normais de regime hídrico. O portaenxerto Mirabolano 29-C demonstrou ser mais suscetível ao déficit hídrico do que ao alagamento, quando comparado as duas cultivares de pessegueiro avaliadas. Por outro lado, nas cvs. Flordaguard e Capdeboscq ocorreram maiores danos quando as plantas foram submetidas ao alagamento, verificado por meio da maior taxa de peroxidação lipídica, em relação as plantas controle destas cultivares. No segundo experimento, avaliaram-se os efeitos da inoculação de Meloidogyne javanica sobre o fator de reprodução (FR) e das trocas gasosas. Aos 150 dias após a inoculação, as plantas das cvs. Capdeboscq, Flordaguard e Mirabolano 29-C mostraram-se suscetíveis (FR=1,77), resistentes e imunes, respectivamente. Em relação às trocas gasosas, apenas as plantas inoculadas da cv. Capdeboscq apresentaram maiores valores de condutância estomática, concentração intracelular de CO2 e de transpiração, e uma menor eficiência no uso da água. Para os demais genótipos não houve efeitos significativos nas variáveis analisadas.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-20T13:59:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 dissertacao_luciana_nogueira_machado.pdf: 513011 bytes, checksum: 7c2764a3f1c5001fdbbcf496c8d8702f (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-04-15 / The peach (Prunus persica (L) Batsch) is the predominant stone fruit around the world, but in Brazil, due to factors such as incidence of pests in orchards, low quality plant propagation material and the lack of suitable rootstocks culture, the productivity is still considered low. In this context, is necessary to develop new rootstocks of Prunus, more adapted to the ecological conditions of the Southern region of Brazil and carrying genes for pests resistance such as nematodes. In this study, microsatellite loci (SSR) were used to verify the hybrid offspring of genotypes and makers segregation in an F2 population of peach rootstocks, obtained from controlled crosses, generating data to marker-assisted selection (MAS) of new genotypes carrying genes for nematode resistance. This work was divided in two articles; the first was a paternity test to verify the paternal and maternal offspring of 13 hybrids from controlled crosses between several rootstocks and scion with desirable agronomic traits. We obtained confirmation of paternity for 11 of the 13 hybrids analyzed. Two genotypes, presumably descendants of Prunus mume as male parent, were confirmed as being generated by selfing of genotipe Aldrighi P1. In the second article, a linkage map was constructed for a population of 50 F2 plants obtained by selfing of F1 hybrid, derived from a cross between the peaches Capdeboscq‟ x Flordaguard'. The segregation of 37 SSR loci was evaluated and 11 markers showed a link, allowing us to build a map with two groups. It was found that the markers BPPCT004, CPDCT044, BPPCT034 and BPPCT002 were grouped in a manner similar to that found in the GL2 Prunus reference map. With the data obtained suggests that these SSR loci are associated with genes for resistance to Meloidogyne spp. in different mapping populations, in which case inherited from the rootstock 'Flordaguard', and may be used directly in SAM and improvement genetic peach rootstocks derived from a cross between Capdeboscq‟ x Flordaguard‟. / O pessegueiro (Prunus persica (L) Batsch) é a frutífera de caroço mais predominante em todo mundo, porém, no Brasil, devido a fatores como incidência de pragas nos pomares, baixa qualidade fitossanitária do material propagativo e falta de porta-enxertos adequados para a cultura, a produção ainda é considerada baixa. Neste contexto, existe a grande necessidade de desenvolver novos porta-enxertos de Prunus, mais adaptados as condições edafoclimáticas da Região Sul do Brasil e portadores de genes de resistência a pragas, dentre as quais os fitonematóides. No presente trabalho, locos de microssatélites (SSR) foram utilizados com o objetivo de verificar a descendência e a segregação de marcadores em genótipos híbridos da população F2 de porta-enxertos de pessegueiro, obtida a partir de cruzamento controlado, gerando dados para auxiliar na seleção assistida por marcadores (SAM) de novos genótipos portadores de genes de resistência a nematóides das galhas. Esta dissertação foi dividida em dois artigos, no primeiro, foi realizado um teste de paternidade, para verificar a descendência de 13 híbridos provenientes de diversos cruzamentos controlados entre diversos porta-enxertos e copas com características agronômicas desejáveis. Obteve-se confirmação da paternidade para 11 dos 13 híbridos analisados. Dois genótipos, supostamente descendentes de Prunus mume como parental masculino, foram confirmados como sendo gerados por autofecundação da cultivar Aldrighi. No segundo artigo, foi construído um mapa de ligação para uma população de 50 plantas F2 obtidas por autofecundação de um híbrido F1, proveniente do cruzamento entre os pessegueiros cv. Capdeboscq‟ x Flordaguard‟, onde a segregação de 37 locos SSR foi avaliada e 11 marcadores apresentaram ligação, permitindo a elaboração de um mapa com dois grupos. Verificou-se que os marcadores BPPCT004, CPDCT044, BPPCT034 e BPPCT002 foram agrupados de forma similar ao encontrado no GL2 do mapa de referência de Prunus. Com os dados obtidos, sugere-se que estes locos SSR, estejam associados a genes de resistência a Meloidogyne spp., em diferentes populações de mapeamento, sendo neste caso herdados do porta-enxerto Flordaguard‟ e poderão ser utilizados diretamente em SAM e melhoramento genético de porta-enxertos do cruzamento entre os pessegueiros cv. Capdeboscq‟ x Flordaguard‟.