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Diseases

Late blight

Phytophthora infestans

Late blight is a dangerous disease of solanaceous crops caused by an oomycete, which manifests as the appearance of spots on leaves, stems, and tubers. The development of the disease is triggered by high humidity and moderate temperatures, which can lead to significant crop losses.

Mentioned in descriptions 6 798 varieties reference book.

Affected plants develop dirty-brown spots, often accompanied by a whitish mold on the underside of the leaf, while elongated dark-brown spots appear on the stems. Tubers show hard, sunken brown spots, and the internal tissue exhibits a characteristic rust-brown discoloration upon cutting.

Epiphytotics develop under conditions of high air humidity around 90% and alternating warm days with cool nights. The presence of free moisture, such as dew or fog, is a critical factor for rapid spore germination, which allows the infection to spread across the field in 10–15 days.

In breeding, a distinction is made between specific vertical resistance, controlled by R-genes, and field horizontal resistance, which is considered more reliable due to its polygenic nature and ability to slow down pathogen development. Varieties are evaluated using a 9-point scale; however, the resistance level of the foliage does not always coincide with that of the tubers, requiring comprehensive analysis during variety testing.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Jaranda

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

JUNTA EXTREMADURA (SIA)

ES
2 records

Ignacy

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
3 records

Janick

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Andelskartoffelmelsfabrikken Vendsyssel A.m.b.A. (AKV Langholt A.m.b.A.)

NL
4 records

Hubal

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

ISCI TOP

Active

Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard

CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA CEREALICOLTURA E COLTURE INDUSTRIALI (CREA-CI)

IT
2 records

Ivory

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HZPC Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Helga

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding

NL
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Karsten Ellenberg

DE
3 records

Irys

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
2 records

Incus

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Imanta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Gunta Bebre

LV
3 records

Iker

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

APPAL/COOP.Nª.Sª. DE OCON

ES
2 records

Impresja

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
3 records

harmony

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

NL
2 records

Hajduk

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Gundega

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Gunta Bebre

LV
3 records

Hetman

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
8 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT
3 records

Graffito

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA PER L'ORTICOLTURA (CREA-OF-PON)

IT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Gwiazda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

PL
6 records

HCIP210

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HZPC Research B.V

NL
2 records

Gulliver

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

MYaZINA LYuBOV' ANATOL'EVNA

IT
3 records

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