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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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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Rugisso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Sampras

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Rotera

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA QUALITY SEEDS LTD

ES
2 records

Rosario

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Výzkumné Centrum Selton s.r.o., Selgen A.S.

CZ
4 records

Romidoro

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Rosannax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Ristretto

Application submitted

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Lantmannen SW Seed BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Rio Verde

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Rio Colorado Seeds Inc. (US)

FR
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Rioalto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Resisdom

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.

NL
3 records

Red Star

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Red Silk

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Red River

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

CROOKHAM COMPANY

NL
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.

NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Rafoly

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Reno

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SES EUROPE N.V./ S.A.

IT
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.

NL
3 records

Prospano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Procano

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

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