Fungicide Resistance Genetics of Apple Scab fungus Venturia inaequalis

Author

Alexis LT Reddel, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

Date of Award

Spring 2015

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

COLSA

Department

Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences

Program or Major

Genetics

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

First Advisor

Kirk Broders

Abstract

Apple scab, caused by the ascomycete fungus Venturia inaequalis, is considered the most devastating disease on domestic apple crops. Apples are the most important cultivated crop in temperate regions and the United States produced about 4.6 million tons of apples in 2010. Traditional methods to control fungal plant diseases like apple scab are based on the use of chemical compounds that may produce serious negative effects, mainly related with environmental pollution and the development of fungicide resistance. Identifying genes and mechanisms of fungicide resistance in V. inaequalis is imperative to developing new and more effective defenses against the spread of resistance.

Recommended Citation

Reddel, Alexis LT, "Fungicide Resistance Genetics of Apple Scab fungus Venturia inaequalis" (2015). Honors Theses and Capstones. 254.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/254