Advances in Biological Control and Resistance Genes of Brassicaceae Clubroot Disease-The Study Case of China

Abstract

Clubroot disease is a soil-borne disease caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. It occurs in cruciferous crops exclusively, and causes serious damage to the economic value of cruciferous crops worldwide. Although different measures have been taken to prevent the spread of clubroot disease, the most fundamental and effective way is to explore and use disease-resistance genes to breed resistant varieties. However, the resistance level of plant hosts is influenced both by environment and pathogen race. In this work, we described clubroot disease in terms of discovery and current distribution, life cycle, and race identification systems; in particular, we summarized recent progress on clubroot control methods and breeding practices for resistant cultivars. With the knowledge of these identified resistance loci and R genes, we discussed feasible strategies for disease-resistance breeding in the future.

Molecular Genetics Enhances Plant Breeding

“…Meanwhile, biotic and abiotic stresses are becoming more common, jeopardizing global food production. In this sense, another review within this collection by Zhang et al [ 8 ] was more concrete in envisioning gene targets for biotic pressures, specifically that clubroot control methods in cruciferous crops could be harnessed with allelic variation at the R genes, which are in turn susceptible to be gene-edited, eventually. Similarly, the reviews by Chen et al [ 9 ] and Jiang et al [ 10 ] prospected gene-enabled abiotic stress responses by looking at the MYB genes in plant roots and the miR393 during plant development, respectively.…”

“…For original datasets, please refer to the published articles [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 ] within the second Special Issue of IJMS on “Molecular Genetics and Plant Breeding 2.0” ( , as accessed on 6 June 2023).…”

Multiple transcription factors involved in the response of Chinese cabbage against Plasmodiophora brassicae

“…These findings contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in plant defense responses and susceptibility to clubroot. Over the past ten years, research on clubroot disease has made noteworthy progress in various areas, such as pathogen biology, genetics, and management strategies ( Zhang et al, 2023 ). These advancements have not only improved our comprehension of the disease, but have also provided valuable tools and techniques for effective disease control.…”