Czech J. Genet. Plant Breed., 2007, 43(3):73-81 | DOI: 10.17221/2069-CJGPB

Wild potato species: characterization and biological potential for potato breeding - a revoew

Veronika Heřmanová1, Jan Bárta1, Vladislav Čurn2
1 Department of Plant Production and
2 Biotechnological Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Wild potato species (genus Solanum, section Petota) represent a tremendously diverse gene pool which is traditionally utilized as a source of diverse traits for potato breeding. Abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and resistance belong to the most frequently utilized traits of wild species in potato breeding programs. This review provides an introduction to the taxonomy, centre of diversity, genetic characteristics, evolution and important tolerance and resistance traits of wild potatoes and their use for potato breeding. The review has been written for readers who are interested in the problems of finding and utilization of new resistance genes from the wild genetic resources.

Keywords: disease and pest resistance genes; genetic resources; potato resistance breeding; wild potato species

Published: September 30, 2007  Show citation

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Heřmanová V, Bárta J, Čurn V. Wild potato species: characterization and biological potential for potato breeding - a revoew. Czech J. Genet. Plant Breed.. 2007;43(3):73-81. doi: 10.17221/2069-CJGPB.
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