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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.

Milaneza

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
6 records

Merkury

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Produkcja i Hodowla Roslin Ogrodniczych Krzeszowice sp. z o.o.

BG PL
3 records

Maxeza

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
6 records

Merlice

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bernardus van den Bosch

NL UA
6 records

Lucioso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
6 records

Kartier

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier S.A., Bretigny (FR)

FR HR
3 records

Kornati

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Guyana

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)

HR NL
5 records

Galaxeen

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR UA
5 records

Depona

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR UA
5 records

Climstar

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Bellioso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

Campari

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

FRITS HERLAAR

NL UA
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Katarzyna Grabka

FR UA
5 records

Brioso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Ardiles

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
6 records

Bonarda

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company

NL PL
3 records

Beorange

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BEN VAN DEN BOSCH

NL UA
4 records

Barrick

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Annatefka

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

NL UA
6 records

Sanfredo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

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