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Diseases

Leaf mold (brown leaf spot)

Passalora fulva

Leaf mold is a dangerous fungal disease of tomatoes causing premature leaf drying and yield loss. It develops predominantly in greenhouses under high humidity, manifesting as spotting and a velvety coating.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 283 varieties reference book.

Leaf mold manifests as chlorotic light-yellow spots on the upper side of the leaf blade, which eventually turn brown. On the underside of the leaf in the affected areas, a characteristic velvety coating develops, changing color from gray-white to olive or brown. The disease usually begins with the lower tier of leaves, leading to their abscission and a significant decrease in the photosynthetic activity of the plant.

The development of the pathogen depends directly on the microclimate in protected ground, where a high relative humidity of 75% and temperatures in the 20–27°C range create a favorable environment. A critical factor is the presence of condensation on the leaf surface, which promotes the germination of fungal spores. The incubation period of the infection ranges from 10 to 15 days.

Varietal resistance is provided by genetic Cf-genes that operate on the principle of recognizing parasite effectors and triggering a hypersensitive response. Since the fungus has high variability and the ability to form new races that overcome protection, gene pyramiding is used in breeding. Resistance assessment in variety testing is conducted using laboratory methods and in infectious backgrounds based on the absence of sporulation.

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Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

MARTIJN VAN STEE

NL
7 records

Equifort

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Cristal

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

HM CLAUSE, FR

HU
4 records

Dee Lite

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
7 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem

NL
6 records

Cortez

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Ampac Seed Company

ES
5 records

Commodo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Canova

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yolanda Duran, Yes applicant details in question 1

FR
5 records

Briomino

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Brujula

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V., Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Bronski

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Martjin van Stee

NL
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Azulan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Aviance

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Alpaka

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BEJO ZADEN

NL
5 records

Adundas

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Arizona

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Muranyi Istvan

DE HU SK
4 records

JACK POT

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)

ES FR
3 records

ARNOL'D

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

NIRIT SEEDS

IT
4 records

12-311

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

UA
3 records

Jazzer

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

BG CZ HR HU NL SI +1
8 records

Jive

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
11 records

Harmonie

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ HR HU NL SK
6 records

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