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Evaluation of Groundnut Germplasm for Late Leaf Spot Resistance

Pallavi Sonaniya, R.S. Sikarwar, Sanjeev Sharma, Ravindra Solanki, Charu Jamnotia, Shruti Paliwal, Kumar Sanu, Kurru Charita

Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · pp. 1692–1698 · Published 22 Sep 2025

10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i93013

Abstract

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a vital global oilseed crop whose productivity is severely constrained by late leaf spot (LLS) disease, caused by Nothopassalorapersonata, which can cause yield losses of 50-70%. Developing resistant cultivars is the most sustainable management strategy. This study aimed to screen 21 groundnut genotypes for LLS resistance during Kharif 2024. Screening was conducted using a 1–9 visual scale at 75 and 85 days after sowing (DAS) to assess both early and progressive disease reactions. The results identified GPBD-4, KDG-128, and JL-776 as parental lines with stable resistance at both growth stages. Among segregating populations, crosses involving these resistant parents, particularly JL-776 × KDG-128 and JL-776 × GPBD-4, demonstrated consistent and durable resistance across the F₁, F₂, and backcross generations. The study confirms that these genotypes are reliable sources of resistance alleles. The cross combinations JL-776 × KDG-128 and JL-776 × GPBD-4 are identified as excellent breeding material for developing high-yielding, resilient groundnut cultivars with durable LLS resistance.

Groundnut foliar disease Late leaf spot (LLS) field screening resistance

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