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Diseases

Root rots

Root rots are a complex of soil-borne fungal diseases affecting the underground part and the basal zone of plants. The infection manifests latently and leads to a 15–40% reduction in crop productivity.

Mentioned in descriptions 5 232 varieties reference book.

Root rots represent a group of pathologies affecting roots, tillering nodes, and underground internodes. The disease manifests as stand thinning, necrosis and browning of the root system, as well as the appearance of brown spots, streaks, and coatings on the basal part of the stem. External signs are often hidden and masked as nutrient deficiencies or winterkill, which is expressed in plant stunting, stem breakage, empty ears, and shriveled grain.

Disease development depends on a combination of abiotic factors and agronomic conditions. The infection actively progresses under excessive soil moisture, crop rotation violations, monoculture cropping, and the use of infected seed material. Mineral nutrient imbalance, especially potassium and phosphorus deficiency combined with nitrogen excess, reduces the natural immunity of plants, creating favorable conditions for pathogen activity across a wide temperature range.

In breeding practice, resistance to rots is often defined as tolerance—the ability of a plant to maintain productivity when infected. Variety evaluation is conducted on artificial and natural infection nurseries using quantitative disease scales from 1 to 9. Biophysical and conductometric methods are used for rapid analysis of the degree of tissue damage by pathogenic toxins.

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Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Tourmalet

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Tomicia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Tomala

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Topgun

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DLF Beet Seed APS

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Trioset

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Tiobelle

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

ARC Infruitec (ZA)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Titan

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

NORTH AMERICAN PLANT BREEDERS

DK
3 records

Trebus

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

Top Semence (FR)

FR
3 records

Tiaris

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

BE
2 records

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

University of Tennessee Agronomy Department

PL
2 records

Tomapie

Active

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

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Tourelle

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
2 records

Tessin

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

LOCHOW| Lochow-Petkus GmbH

DE
3 records

Tafury

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Tankini

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Timenta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

T9903

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

John Cowan

UA
3 records

Tanker

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

SV4522NB

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Susanello

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

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