DNA tests for strawberries: new tools for the breeder's toolbox

Authors: OH, YOUNJAE - University Of Florida; Zurn, Jason; NOH, YOUNG-HEE - University Of Florida; VERMA, SUJEET - University Of Florida; SALINAS, NATALIA - University Of Florida; LU, YI-TIEN - University Of Florida; AMAYA, IRAIDA - Ifapa Centro Alameda Del Obispo; DENOYES, BEATRICE - Institut National De La Recherche Agronomique (INRA); HANCOCK, JAMES - Michigan State University; Finn, Chad; Bassil, Nahla; LEE, SEONGHEE - University Of Florida; WHITAKER, VANCE - University Of Florida

Submitted to: North American Strawberry Growers Association Proceedings
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/24/2019
Publication Date: 2/3/2019
Citation: Oh, Y., Zurn, J.D., Noh, Y., Verma, S., Salinas, N.R., Lu, Y., Amaya, I., Denoyes, B., Hancock, J.F., Finn, C.E., Bassil, N.V., Lee, S., Whitaker, V.M. 2019. DNA tests for strawberries: new tools for the breeder's toolbox. North American Strawberry Growers Association Proceedings. North American Strawberry Growers Association Proceedings.

Interpretive Summary: The RosBREED project is a USDA-NIFA Specialty Crops Research Initiative project focused on leveraging genetic information to improve rosaceous crops such as strawberry. Since its beginning in 2009, RosBREED has developed many genomic resources, including diagnostic tests, to facilitate DNA-informed breeding for horticultural quality and disease resistance traits. Diagnostic tests have also been developed by international partner organizations during this same time. DNA testing is an important tool that can allow breeders to make decisions sooner in the selection process, select plants without having to perform phenotypic trials, prioritize offspring with higher potential, and be more efficient with available resources. To assist breeders and laboratories providing diagnostic testing services to breeders, we are showcasing DNA tests available for strawberries. These tests are being used to great effect by early adopters and can be incorporated in other breeding programs.

Technical Abstract: The RosBREED project is a USDA-NIFA Specialty Crops Research Initiative project focused on leveraging genetic information to improve rosaceous crops such as strawberry. Since its beginning in 2009, RosBREED has developed many genomic resources, including diagnostic tests, to facilitate DNA-informed breeding for horticultural quality and disease resistance traits. Diagnostic tests have also been developed by international partner organizations during this same time. DNA testing is an important tool that can allow breeders to make decisions sooner in the selection process, select plants without having to perform phenotypic trials, prioritize offspring with higher potential, and be more efficient with available resources. To assist breeders and laboratories providing diagnostic testing services to breeders, we are showcasing DNA tests available for strawberries. These tests are being used to great effect by early adopters and can be incorporated in other breeding programs.