Carrot

UK carrot growers face a number of challenges in growing the high quality produce required by the market. Pests and diseases such as carrot fly, nematodes and cavity spot cause blemishes resulting in loss of quality and produce.

Within the 'carrot' component of the VeGIN project "Pre-breeding research to support sustainable farming of carrot and onion", we are proposing a programme that will support the development of sustainable production of carrot through underpinning R&D with the theme of “healthier roots through genetics”.

 

The Carrot component of VeGIN is led by Professor Brian Thomas and Charlotte Allender.

The initial task in this is to develop a carrot diversity set for future use in assessing genetic variation for resistance to key pests and diseases. We will also initiate network activities to build links with industry and other researchers.

The project aims to deliver:

  • A carrot diversity set of half sib families and an S1 derived from 96 carrot Plant Genetic Resources (PGR) accessions (Charlotte Allender)
  • Sources of beneficial alleles for improved seed/seedling vigour (Dave Pink)


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