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Diseases

Tomato root rot

Solanum lycopersicum L.

A complex of fungal and bacterial diseases affecting the root system and the root zone of tomato plants, leading to root decay, wilting, and plant stunting.

In the reference 72 varieties crop Tomato, where this is mentioned in the description.

The pathogens causing the disease are members of the soil microflora, with the primary roles played by fungi of the genera Fusarium (including specialized formae speciales), Pyrenochaeta, which causes corky root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, Phytophthora, Thielaviopsis, as well as a number of bacterial species of the genera Pseudomonas and Erwinia.

Symptoms of infection involve both the underground and above-ground parts of the plant. Roots turn brown or tan, lose turgor, and decay, while a constriction often forms in the root zone, known as 'damping-off' or 'black leg'. Secondary symptoms manifest as yellowing of the lower leaves, stunted growth, and wilting, which is particularly critical during the active fruiting period.

Breeding for resistance relies on the introgression of specific genes and the use of molecular markers. While the I-1, I-2, and I-3 genes are used for Fusarium wilt, markers such as Mi1.2 are utilized to control root rots and associated nematodes, alongside the search for QTL loci that interact with pathogen effector genes.

General information about the subject — on the page Root rots.

Sources8

Varieties of Tomato mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Pionento

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
2 records

Paulanca

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Patsy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Phialina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

De Bolster B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Perlinio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Onoricia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Nun 09440

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
3 records

Octydia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Nikomate

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Orangita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
3 records

Nordica

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Nergal

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Monaline

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Nasyma

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Mohikan

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

Meneghino

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Mediax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Marmango

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Megaline

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Marsilia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

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