Genes associated with flax resistance to fungal diseases: a review of breeding and genetic research
https://doi.org/10.26897/2949-4710-2025-3-2-3-01
Abstract
This review aims to examine current genetic research and progress in flax resistance to fungal diseases, as well as the potential application of marker-assisted and genomic selection for cultivar improvement. Key objectives include analyzing and systematizing data in flax breeding and genetic studies, and evaluating the prospects for their further application in the field of agrobiotechnology. The work mentions key articles related to the study of flax resistance traits to various diseases. The article systematizes previously published studies on genes associated with flax resistance to pathogens of major fungal diseases.
About the Authors
Anastasia S. Simagina
Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasia S. Simagina, post-graduate student, Assistant at the Department of Genetics, Breeding and Seed Production, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy; 49 Timiryazevskaya St., Moscow, 127434, Russian Federation
Elena A. Vertikova
Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy
Elena A. Vertikova, DSc (Ag), Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Genetics, Breeding and Seed Production, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy; 49 Timiryazevskaya St., Moscow, 127434, Russian Federation
Aleksandr D. Simagin
Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy
Aleksandr D. Simagin, post-graduate student, Assistant at the Department of Genetics, Breeding and Seed Production, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy; 49 Timiryazevskaya St., Moscow, 127434, Russian Federation
Ekaterina K. Barnashova
Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy
Ekaterina K. Barnashova, CSc (Ag), Associate Professor at the Department of Genetics, Breeding and Seed Production, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy; 49 Timiryazevskaya St., Moscow, 127434, Russian Federation
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Simagina A.S., Vertikova E.A., Simagin A.D., Barnashova E.K. Genes associated with flax resistance to fungal diseases: a review of breeding and genetic research. Timiryazev Biological Journal. 2025;3(2):202532301. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26897/2949-4710-2025-3-2-3-01
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