Molecular detection of tomato Resistance gene to stem canker disease caused by alternata Alternaria

The spread pathogenic fungi activity in crop plants, detailed studies on the control of pests and plant diseases, is considered essential. Tomato stem canker caused by Alternaria alternata f. sp. lycopersici created the most important diseases of tomato in Iran. This pathogen produces phytotoxin called AAL-toxins that is sphingolipid biosynthesis inhibitor in host plants, causing stem canker. Resistance against pathogens and lack of sensitivity to the toxin, by the gene in the host plant is controlled ASC1. The protein product of this gene, is able to detoxify AAL-Toxin. Therefore, this study aimed to detect canker disease resistance gene in 34 major genotypes used in Iran. PCR products were sequenced the sequencer result showed that the gene is reproduced. That the genotype of the cultivars Cal Jay N3, Elixir plateau, VF Early urbana, Evan, hybrid ps515, CH Plateau, Matin, Bonny Bost, hybrid ion, had ASC1 gene. Resistant genotypes to stem canker were identified by molecular methods for the first time in Iran for further study.