Key message <p>Chlorophyll fluorescence (CF) measurements have been demonstrated to be an efficient and non-invasive tool for identifying and developing PVY-resistant potato cultivars. The validity of CF measurements was confirmed through viral titer and yield-loss assays.</p> Abstract <p>In the quest to identify resistant sources for potato virus Y (PVY) within Indian potato germplasm, we developed a phenotyping approach leveraging plant physiological responses against PVY infection. The study evaluated 71 potato genotypes including cultivated and experimental clones, during the year 2021–2022 and 2022–23 through mechanical inoculation in experimental fields at the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. We employed a combination of serological and molecular screening, complemented with chlorophyll fluorescence (CF) measurements to classify resistant and susceptible genotypes. Out of 71 genotypes, 34 exhibited PVY resistance, with KP-16-19-14 being the highly resistant line with minimal yield loss (i.e., only 1.64% reduction) and undetectable viral titer. This genotype holds promise as a valuable resistance source for future breeding programmes. Our findings revealed that resistant genotypes maintained stable CF metrics and experienced minimal yield reductions (up to 5.15% only), with very low viral titer. In contrast, the photosynthetic efficiency was significantly declined in susceptible genotypes, which also experienced yield losses up to 58.84% with very high viral titer. Correlation coefficient and principal component analysis (PCA) revealed a strong association among the CF parameters, disease severity, viral titer, and yield losses. This emphasizes the utility of CF as a valuable tool for assessing resistance through physiological responses to PVY. Study demonstrates that photochemistry, heat dissipation, and fluorescence emission patterns of PS-II effectively differentiate resistant and susceptible genotypes. Moreover, this study highlights the potential of integrating physiological assessments with molecular diagnostics in large-scale preliminary screening to identify and develop PVY-resistant potato genotypes.</p>

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Leveraging chlorophyll fluorescence uncovers potato virus Y resistance in potato and its validation through viral quantification and yield loss studies

  • Rakesh Belludi,
  • Abhishek Sharma,
  • Sat Pal Sharma,
  • Gutha Venkata Ramesh,
  • Santosh Gudi

摘要

Key message

Chlorophyll fluorescence (CF) measurements have been demonstrated to be an efficient and non-invasive tool for identifying and developing PVY-resistant potato cultivars. The validity of CF measurements was confirmed through viral titer and yield-loss assays.

Abstract

In the quest to identify resistant sources for potato virus Y (PVY) within Indian potato germplasm, we developed a phenotyping approach leveraging plant physiological responses against PVY infection. The study evaluated 71 potato genotypes including cultivated and experimental clones, during the year 2021–2022 and 2022–23 through mechanical inoculation in experimental fields at the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. We employed a combination of serological and molecular screening, complemented with chlorophyll fluorescence (CF) measurements to classify resistant and susceptible genotypes. Out of 71 genotypes, 34 exhibited PVY resistance, with KP-16-19-14 being the highly resistant line with minimal yield loss (i.e., only 1.64% reduction) and undetectable viral titer. This genotype holds promise as a valuable resistance source for future breeding programmes. Our findings revealed that resistant genotypes maintained stable CF metrics and experienced minimal yield reductions (up to 5.15% only), with very low viral titer. In contrast, the photosynthetic efficiency was significantly declined in susceptible genotypes, which also experienced yield losses up to 58.84% with very high viral titer. Correlation coefficient and principal component analysis (PCA) revealed a strong association among the CF parameters, disease severity, viral titer, and yield losses. This emphasizes the utility of CF as a valuable tool for assessing resistance through physiological responses to PVY. Study demonstrates that photochemistry, heat dissipation, and fluorescence emission patterns of PS-II effectively differentiate resistant and susceptible genotypes. Moreover, this study highlights the potential of integrating physiological assessments with molecular diagnostics in large-scale preliminary screening to identify and develop PVY-resistant potato genotypes.