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Phoma stem canker of oilseed rape

Brassica napus var. napus

A fungal disease of oilseed rape caused by Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa, affecting all plant organs and capable of causing crop failure due to the destruction of the root collar.

In the reference 529 varieties crop Rapeseed, where this is mentioned in the description.

The pathogens of the disease are two fungal species: the more aggressive Leptosphaeria maculans and the less aggressive Leptosphaeria biglobosa, whose anamorph stage is known as Phoma lingam. The pathogen exhibits high genetic variability, manifesting in the presence of various pathotypes that differ in virulence.

The disease affects oilseed rape at all growth stages. Light spots with pycnidia appear on seedlings, and gray-brown spots with a dark margin appear on leaves. The most dangerous symptom is the formation of necrotic cankers at the stem base, which lead to tissue cracking, impaired nutrient uptake, and plant lodging.

Resistance of oilseed rape to Phoma stem canker includes qualitative resistance based on specific Rlm genes (e.g., Rlm4, Rlm7) that interact with the pathogen's avirulence genes. Quantitative polygenic resistance is also employed, aimed at slowing down the spread of infection in stem tissues and petioles.

General information about the subject — on the page Phoma rot.

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Varieties of Rapeseed mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Andrew Easton

DK UA
3 records

71 20 CL

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Tereza Khuskovs`ka

UA
3 records

Lirajet

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ DE DK HR PL SE
13 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ DE DK
8 records

Silvia

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HR PL SE
7 records

SY Alix

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ DE DK
5 records

Algarve

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Armani

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
6 records

Balance

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
6 records

Lessing

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ DE
4 records

Achilles

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Inventer

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Cratos

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Aurelius

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Arot

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

CZ PL
5 records

Pegazzus

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAGT 2n

DK PL
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

ES UA
4 records

Ambitios

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS Momont Recherche Sarl

UA
4 records

Libraska

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAAT| Deutsche Saatveredelung AG

DE DK SE
4 records

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