Standing genetic variation of the AvrPm17 avirulence gene in powdery mildew limits the effectiveness of an introgressed rye resistance gene in wheat
M. C. Mueller, L. Kunz, S. Schudel, S. Kammerecker, J. Isaksson, M. Wyler, J. Graf, A. G. Sotiropoulos, C. R. Praz, T. Wicker, S. Bourras, B. Keller
The paper identifies AvrPm17, a fungal avirulence gene that pre-existed in powdery mildew populations and contributed to the rapid breakdown of the introgressed wheat resistance gene Pm17.
bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2021 · PreprintPlant Biology