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Diseases

Clubroot of crucifers — Brussels sprouts

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group)

A fungal disease caused by the protist Plasmodiophora brassicae, manifesting as the formation of galls on the roots. In Brussels sprouts, it leads to loss of leaf turgor and underdevelopment of sprouts due to impaired root system conductivity.

In the reference 4 varieties crop Brussels sprouts, where this is mentioned in the description.

Pathological growths and swellings form on the roots of Brussels sprouts, which eventually decay under the influence of secondary infection. In the seedling phase, the infection is often latent; however, as the plant grows, external signs appear: wilting, yellowing of leaves, and impaired sprout formation.

The pathogen exhibits pronounced physiological specialization, dividing into races with varying virulence. In the breeding of resistant hybrids, both monogenic and polygenic defense mechanisms are used, and varieties with genetic resistance are marked in catalogs with the abbreviation CR.

General information about the subject — on the page Clubroot.

Sources8

Varieties of Brussels sprouts 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.

Trimtop

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Platinus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL
3 records

Crispus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Wilhelmsburger

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

WAGNER| Julius Wagner GmbH

DE
1 record