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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.

Axirady XR

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Atut F1

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Elzbieta Kleczkiewicz, Malgorzata Fryt, Ewa Zukowska,

UA
1 record

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Andzhei Rostvorovskyi

UA
2 records

Ardia F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Anuschka MIX

Withdrawn

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ROYAL SLUIS

PL
2 records

AnnaÖsa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Angelina F1

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yost van den Eiden

UA
2 records

Amina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
1 record

Al`hambra F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Korol` Valentyn Hryhorovych, Havrysh Fedor Serhiiovych, Volok Ol`ha Anatoliivna, Amchelavs`ka Olena Valentynivna, Morev Viktor Vasyl`ovych, Havrysh Serhii Fedorovych,

UA
1 record

Amati F1

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetables (NL)

SI
1 record

Akito Star

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Maarten Verlaan

UA
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Reinink

UA
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Reinink

UA
1 record

72-761

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Reinink

UA
2 records

Alex F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Ger Bimsdeboer

UA
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Maarten Verlaan

UA
2 records

73-672

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Reinink

UA
1 record

73-602

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
1 record

72-625

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RIJK ZWAAN Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

UA
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Кees Reinink

UA
2 records

Afina F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yost van den Eiden

UA
1 record

ABEDUL

Withdrawn

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record

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