Genetic diversity of Hemileia vastatrix in coffee plantations

Ekaterina Riazanova

Bakalářská práce

Abstract:

The presented bachelor thesis will be focused on the current state of knowledge of the genetic diversity of Hemileia vastatrix in coffee plantations, which is one of the most dangerous diseases of the coffee that can infect the entire plantation and damage most of the coffee plants. Despite its destructiveness, worldwide distribution, and economic impact on such a vital cash crop as coffee, there are some knowledge gaps in our understanding of this disease. Literature research will introduce information on the species: taxonomy and history, geographical distribution, ecology, life cycle, disease control, molecular pathogenicity, and economic significance of H. vastatrix in coffee-producing areas that affect understanding of the general principle of spread and control of this disease. In the experimental part of the study, we will use infected coffee leaf samples, collected in different parts of Guatemala, to extract H. vastatrix DNA from 100 samples, and assess the genetic diversity of the fungus with eight microsatellite markers.

Keywords

disease, microsatellites, SSR markets, genetic diversity

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 18. 4. 2023

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 25. 5. 2023
• Vedoucí: prof. Ing. Bohdan Lojka, Ph.D.
• Oponent: José Alejandro Ruiz Chután, Ing. B.Sc.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta tropického zemědělství

Bakalářský studijní program:
Tropické zemědělství