Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness trait

Abstract Background Unravelling the relationship between trichome density and resistance to jassids in upland cotton, nine parental lines, viz. MCU 5, CO 14, CO 17, TCH 1828, KC 2, KC 3, GISV 323, GTHV 15–34, and RHC 1409 were obtained from the Tamilnadu Agricultural University. These genotypes were...

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Main Authors: Selvaraj Subhashini, Krishnan Keerthivarman, Sivakami Rajeswari, N Premalatha, T Kalaimagal, M Muthuswami, P Jeyakumar
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Published: BMC 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-025-00217-1
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Krishnan Keerthivarman
Sivakami Rajeswari
N Premalatha
T Kalaimagal
M Muthuswami
P Jeyakumar
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description Abstract Background Unravelling the relationship between trichome density and resistance to jassids in upland cotton, nine parental lines, viz. MCU 5, CO 14, CO 17, TCH 1828, KC 2, KC 3, GISV 323, GTHV 15–34, and RHC 1409 were obtained from the Tamilnadu Agricultural University. These genotypes were subjected to molecular analysis using 27 primers, merely the JESPR 154 primer amplifying a 150-bp fragment in genotypes exhibiting the pubescence. Result This finding validated the association between pubescence and jassid resistance. Further analysis revealed that resistant genotypes (KC 3, GTHV 15–34, GISV 323, and RHC 1409) exhibited significantly higher trichome densities and length compared with susceptible genotypes. These results stalwartly support the hypothesis that trichomes play a pivotal role in conferring resistance to jassids in upland cotton. Conclusion By breeding cotton varieties with increased trichome density and length, it is possible to reduce jassid infestations, thereby decreasing the reliance on chemical pesticides and promoting a more sustainable agricultural environment.
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spelling doaj-art-36544243d25d414e954fbdff30dc434c2025-08-20T02:10:50ZengBMCJournal of Cotton Research2523-32542025-05-01811810.1186/s42397-025-00217-1Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness traitSelvaraj Subhashini0Krishnan Keerthivarman1Sivakami Rajeswari2N Premalatha3T Kalaimagal4M Muthuswami5P Jeyakumar6Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan UniversityDepartment of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan UniversityDepartment of Cotton, Tamilnadu Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Cotton, Tamilnadu Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamilnadu Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Entomology, Tamilnadu Agricultural UniversityDepartment of Crop Physiology, Tamilnadu Agricultural UniversityAbstract Background Unravelling the relationship between trichome density and resistance to jassids in upland cotton, nine parental lines, viz. MCU 5, CO 14, CO 17, TCH 1828, KC 2, KC 3, GISV 323, GTHV 15–34, and RHC 1409 were obtained from the Tamilnadu Agricultural University. These genotypes were subjected to molecular analysis using 27 primers, merely the JESPR 154 primer amplifying a 150-bp fragment in genotypes exhibiting the pubescence. Result This finding validated the association between pubescence and jassid resistance. Further analysis revealed that resistant genotypes (KC 3, GTHV 15–34, GISV 323, and RHC 1409) exhibited significantly higher trichome densities and length compared with susceptible genotypes. These results stalwartly support the hypothesis that trichomes play a pivotal role in conferring resistance to jassids in upland cotton. Conclusion By breeding cotton varieties with increased trichome density and length, it is possible to reduce jassid infestations, thereby decreasing the reliance on chemical pesticides and promoting a more sustainable agricultural environment.https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-025-00217-1CottonGossypium hirsutum L.TrichomesJassidsMolecular
spellingShingle Selvaraj Subhashini
Krishnan Keerthivarman
Sivakami Rajeswari
N Premalatha
T Kalaimagal
M Muthuswami
P Jeyakumar
Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness trait
Journal of Cotton Research
Cotton
Gossypium hirsutum L.
Trichomes
Jassids
Molecular
title Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness trait
title_full Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness trait
title_fullStr Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness trait
title_full_unstemmed Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness trait
title_short Molecular, cytological and morphological studies on Jassid resistance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) based on hairiness trait
title_sort molecular cytological and morphological studies on jassid resistance in cotton gossypium hirsutum l based on hairiness trait
topic Cotton
Gossypium hirsutum L.
Trichomes
Jassids
Molecular
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-025-00217-1
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