Waterlogging tolerance at germination in pea (Pisum sativum L.)

Shahin Shahin Uz Zaman

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Abstract

In South Asia, peas are exposed to waterlogging at germination when grown as relay with monsoonal rice. Genotypic variation was evaluated in waterlogged relay cropping and controlled-environments. RNAseq was employed to reveal mechanisms of tolerance, and studied a RIL population and diverse-germplasm panel to find traits for possible use in indirect selection for WL tolerance. Conspicious variation in waterlogging tolerance at germination was observed in the field and confirmed under controlled environments. The tolerance of genotypes was associated with testa colour and testa integrity - linked with differentially expressed genes identified. Testa colour and integrity can effectively be used in indirect selection for waterlogging tolerance.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Kaur, Parwinder, Supervisor
  • Erskine, William, Supervisor
  • Malik, Imran, Supervisor
Award date25 Jul 2019
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2019

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