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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.

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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.

Gracja

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Zaklad Ogrodniczy Przyborow sp. z o.o.

PL
5 records

Goudski

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Garrioso

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Gaheris

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Ginfiz

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Giubilo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Gerdicia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Garance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
2 records

Fline

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
4 records

Federer

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Forticia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Felinto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Enzalina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Fastred

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Epundo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Enygma

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Erifiz

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Dunk

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Elierno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Dossimo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Ebrando

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Dulcemiel

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Dinakor

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

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