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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.

Flemming

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Crios

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
4 records

Equinox

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Eraton

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Credo

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

DK Plastic

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Bandit

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Bender

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
4 records

Wendie

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IT UA
3 records

Salute

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ
3 records

Samurai

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Serasem, FR

HR
2 records

Quantiko

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Orelia

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IT
2 records

Dirigent

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
2 records

Exantra

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Crown

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Codix

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

46A75

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ
3 records

Rainbow

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

3 records

PKh128

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Konrad Krailing

UA
1 record

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, FR

FR
2 records

Teron

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «TK ART-AHRO»

UA
2 records

SY Romeo

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

FR
1 record

SPAN

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Ministry of Agriculture

ES
1 record

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