Multi-omic Evaluation of Sugar Beet Lines With Varying Resistance to Rhizomania from Beet Necrotic Yellow Vein Virus (BNYVV)
This project investigates the response of sugar beet to rhizomania caused by beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) using three sugar beet lines with varying resistance levels: KDH13 (susceptible), KEMS09 (moderately susceptible), and KEMS12 (resistant). We employ a multiomics approach to examine disease response at two infection stages (Early and Late) across two tissues (Root and Leaf). Our study includes mRNA and small non-coding RNA (sncRNA) sequencing to identify differentially expressed genes and miRNAs that may contribute to disease resistance. Additionally, we aim to explore the interactions between the plant and virus via small non-coding RNAs. This comprehensive dataset will enhance our understanding of the genetic and regulatory mechanisms underpinning rhizomania resistance, providing insights that can be leveraged to develop more resilient sugar beet varieties.