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Diseases

Clubroot of Oilseed Rape

Brassica napus var. napus

A serious disease of oilseed rape caused by the soil-borne protist Plasmodiophora brassicae, which affects the root system, forming pathological galls and leading to plant death.

In the reference 57 varieties crop Rapeseed, where this is mentioned in the description.

The disease affects the root system of oilseed rape, often remaining latent until stress periods occur. Tumors and galls form on the roots, with internal tissue appearing whitish and exhibiting characteristic brown-black marbling. As the disease progresses, the root system degrades and rots.

Externally, clubroot manifests on the above-ground parts as stunted development, chlorotic leaf coloration, and loss of turgor during hot weather. With severe infection, plants are easily pulled from the soil, pod setting is reduced, or the crop dies.

The pathogen is characterized by high genetic diversity and an ability to adapt, overcoming varietal resistance through the emergence of new aggressive strains. Oilseed rape breeding utilizes resistance loci, including the broad-spectrum WTS gene, as well as a gene pyramiding strategy to increase the durability of protection.

General information about the subject — on the page Clubroot.

Sources8

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.

Mendel

Application submitted

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. Werner Paulmann / Jürgen Noack

DE DK
7 records

Montego

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

DE FR
5 records

Kocazz

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAGT 2n, FR

DK FR
4 records

Ivo KWS

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Andreas Gertz

DE DK
6 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

PL UA
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC (US)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

FR PL
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

PL UA
5 records

Clapton

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

PL SE
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

DE PL
4 records

Crossfit

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC (US)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

DE FR
5 records

Menthal

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

DK PL
6 records

R 4302

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE S.A.R.L

DE
4 records

SY Alix

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ DE DK
5 records

Menhir

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Croozer

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Creed

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Cratos

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Aristoteles

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Pegazzus

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAGT 2n

DK PL
3 records

SY Alistorm

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE PL
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE PL
3 records

Libomir

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Heinrich Busch^^^HAUSKA D.

PL
5 records

Higuana

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

FR
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

CZ PL
3 records