Reaction of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) genotypes for resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans) disease

S S SOLANKEY; SHIRIN AKHTAR; PALLAVI NEHA; P K RAY; RAVI GOPAL SINGH

doi:10.56093/ijas.v87i10.74995

Authors

S S SOLANKEY
SHIRIN AKHTAR
PALLAVI NEHA
P K RAY
RAVI GOPAL SINGH

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v87i10.74995

Keywords:

Late blight, Phytophthora infestans, Quality, Tomato, Weather, Yield

Abstract

The cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is affected by several of diseases of which late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans ((Mont.) de Bary), being the most severe under epidemic condition. Wild tomato species have proven as continuing source of resistance to this disease. The reaction of 152 tomato genotypes including 4 wild relatives, i.e. Solanum chilense, S. pimpenellifolium, S. cheesmaniae, S. peruvianum, against late blight was determined using whole-plant scoring. These genotypes were screened and evaluated in two different conditions (open field and side open poly house) at the Department of Horticulture (Vegetable and Floriculture), Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar) in autumn-winter season of 2013-14. Of the 152 genotypes, none of the test
genotypes showed immune reaction. Moreover, the genotypes Arka Rakshak, Arka Alok, BRDT-1, Kashi Anupam, Arka Ananya, Azad T-5, C 6 T and Kashi Vishesh high yield potential and lower incidence for late blight. Moreover, wild species S. chilense, S. pimpenellifolium, S. cheesmaniae and S. peruvianum showed resistance reaction for late blight. The genotype EC 538380 showed highly resistant disease reaction against late blight besides bearing more fruits. Moreover, significant effect of temperature and relative humidity was established on occurrence late of blight. In general cool, wet, cloudy weather with rainfall and ambient relative humidity favour late blight development and
natural epidemics of P. infestans in the field which can be useful in screening large populations. The highest disease infestation and severity occurred during the month of January â€“ February when the maximum temperature ranged from 10.4â€“10.8Â°C and maximum relative humidity ranged from 90 â€“ 95%.

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Author Biographies

S S SOLANKEY

Assistant Professor, Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar 813 210
SHIRIN AKHTAR

Assistant Professor, Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar 813 210
PALLAVI NEHA

M Sc (Ag) Student,Â Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar 813 210
P K RAY

Research Scholar, Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar 813 210
RAVI GOPAL SINGH

Chairman of Department , Department of Horticulture (Vegetable and Floriculture).

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