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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.

Khassib

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Kemery

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Karolina

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

KLIMENKO NIKOLAJ NIKOLAEVICh / MAKSIMOV SERGEJ VASIL'EVICh / HOVRIN ALEKSANDR NIKOLAEVICh / BAKLANOVA OL'GA VLADIMIROVNA / ChISTYaKOVA LYuBOV' ALEKSANDROVNA

CZ
4 records

Ixcatlan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Ilonara

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Izmono

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Jadeo

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL
5 records

Huracan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Hi Pace

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ROBERT SWINKELS

NL
5 records

Hafid

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nuria García

NL
4 records

Grafito

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Helias

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Grumira

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
3 records

Gotja

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
6 records

Goleta

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Robert Swinkels, Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Fulvento

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
3 records

Funtelle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Georgia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Floridor

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Favorita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Fury

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
3 records

Furio

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

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

PL
4 records

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