Genetic and molecular analysis of mildew disease resistance in grapevine

The thesis aimed the genetic and molecular analysis of mildew disease resistance in grapevine. The following investigations were performed: i) construction of a genetic map and localisation of quantitative traits conferring resistance to powdery and downy mildew; ii)Integration of functional and structural resistance candidate genes into the genetic map; iii)Transcriptional analysis of grapevine after infection with powdery mildew and iv) Isolation and characterization of resistance gene family.