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Identifying Resistance Genes Against Xanthomonas Oryzae in Senegalese Rice Cultivation

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Introduction: Rice, a staple crop worldwide, is significantly threatened by bacterial blight (BB), caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo). A recent study has characterized the pathotypic diversity of Senegalese Xoo races, identifying key resistance genes that can be utilized in rice breeding programs.

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Study Highlights:

  • Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is a severe threat to rice production, reducing yields by up to 50%.
  • Researchers characterized 44 Xoo strains in Senegal and identified six distinct races.
  • The most prevalent race, A1, was found in Ndiaye and Ndioum regions, while S4, the most virulent, was located in the Southeast.
  • Resistance genes Xa1 and xa5 were found to be effective against most Xoo strains, with Xa1 providing complete resistance.
  • Screening of 23 locally grown rice varieties identified four—Sahel210, Sangangbye, Dansna2, and Sahel305—as resistant to all Xoo strains tested.

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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) emphasizes the importance of developing pathogen-resistant rice varieties to sustain global rice production.

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