Capsicum Breeding For Tospo Virus Resistance
The report details about the identification of resistances to tospo viruses affecting capsicums in Australia and the integration of resistance in capsicum breeding material. Research identified a single gene for natural Capsicum chlorisis virus resistance in wild capsicum stock, lines with this gene were cross-bred with lines that had a natural resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus, creating cultivars that demonstrate resistance to both viruses.