J Case Study Identification of genes in tomato and other crops for resistance or susceptibility to verticillium wiltGoal This project aims at mapping and isolation of new resistance genes (Rgenes) in tomato against race 2 strains, using germplasm that has previously shown to display resistance against this race at Wagenin- gen UR (WUR). Worldwide, vascular wilt disease caused by the fungus Verticillium dahliae affects a wide range of economically important crops. As this disease is difficult to control, disease management is highly dependent on plant resistance. The latter can be achieved by impairing those plant genes which are “abused” by the fungus for its own benefits. Impairing these genes may lead to resistance. Unfortunately, little is known about these genes for V. d

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