Question:

Ty-1 gene conferring TYLCV resistance in tomato has been derived from

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TYLCV resistance genes:
- Ty-1: Solanum chilense.
- Ty-2: Solanum habrochaites.
- Ty-3: Solanum chilense.
- TYLCV is a serious viral disease of tomato.
  • Solanum habrochaites
  • Solanum chmielewskii
  • Solanum chilense
  • Solanum peruvianum
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of tomato genetics and disease resistance.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

Ty-1 gene conferring resistance to Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) has been derived from Solanum chilense.
It is a wild relative of tomato.
Solanum habrochaites (A): Donor for cold tolerance.
Solanum chmielewskii (B): Donor for fruit quality traits.
Solanum peruvianum (D): Donor for nematode resistance.
Thus, Solanum chilense is the correct answer.

Step 3: Final Answer:

Thus, Ty-1 gene was derived from Solanum chilense, which corresponds to option (C).
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