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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.

Chekero

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Brigeor

Active

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

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Cabosur

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Vriesea Lindl. · Vriesea

Deroose, Reginald|Droogte 139, B-9940 Evergem, Belgium

BE
2 records

Bronsino

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Caroleza

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Caraiben

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Cartier

Active

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

Betaseed

DE
2 records

Capea

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Bolster B.V.

NL
3 records

Brundage

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

CROOKHAM COMPANY

NL
3 records

Carioca

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Maribo Seed International ApS, DK

FR
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

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

NL
3 records

Border

Active

Trifolium michelianum Savi · Balansa clover

Seeds Genetics International Pty Ltd (AU)

FR
2 records

Caparoi

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

NWS DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

IT
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

DE
2 records

Callanzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Caboverde

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Bolinka

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Brightina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Big Power

Terminated

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

NL
2 records

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