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Diseases

Downy mildew of sunflower

Helianthus annuus L.

A systemic disease of sunflower caused by the oomycete Plasmopara halstedii, which persists in the soil for up to 8 years and infects the plant through the root system.

In the reference 905 varieties crop Sunflower, where this is mentioned in the description.

The pathogen Plasmopara halstedii is capable of forming more than 30 races, of which 330, 334, 710, and 730 are the most common in Russia. The pathogen penetrates the plant at early growth stages, causing stunting, chlorotic spots along the leaf veins, and the appearance of white felt-like mycelium on the underside of the leaves. The disease can lead to underdeveloped flower heads and empty achenes.

Up to six forms of infection manifestation are distinguished, ranging from early seedling death to latent infection, the symptoms of which only become visible by the flowering stage. In breeding for resistance to the pathogen, Pl genes are used (e.g., Pl6, Pl8, Plarg, Pl5+). Since the pathogen mutates actively, the most effective method of control is the development of genotypes with a combination of these genes to provide protection against a broad spectrum of races.

General information about the subject — on the page Downy mildew.

Sources8

Varieties of Sunflower 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.

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR IT UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Guenter Seitz

RO SK UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

IT SK UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR IT UA
7 records

P64lp273

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES PT UA
10 records

P64he244

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT RO
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

IT SK UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT SK UA
6 records

Julius

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES IT UA
7 records

ES Alana

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

IT UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Olivier Soulie

BG IT UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta participation AG

IT PT
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
6 records

P64lp146

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES UA
10 records

Iolen

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

TRUESEEDS FRANCE

IT UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

FR PT UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR IT SK
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations AG

ES PT UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

ES PT UA
7 records

Tuscania

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ASGROW SEED COMPANY

HU IT SK
6 records

Veko

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOIPESOL S.A.

DE FR IT
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR RO UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

FR IT PT
6 records

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