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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.

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
3 records

Croquet

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht DE

FR
3 records

Tosca

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

JONSSON BODIL

SE
4 records

Richmond

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

PL
3 records

PT235

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DK
5 records

Gorilla

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LAMMERS SEED OPTIONS

DE
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
3 records

Lergo

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmännen SW Seed

DK SE
3 records

PT261

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Mendelson

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Crios

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
4 records

Credo

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Andromeda

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
3 records

Crown

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Fresco

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

2 records

Makler

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
1 record

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

PL
1 record

Emblem

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Zhan - Pierre Diufork

UA
1 record

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Gunhild Leckband Dieter Stelling

UA
2 records

CS54

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Jean-Pserre Despeghel

UA
2 records

Barakuda

Withdrawn

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
1 record