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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

Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR

HU SK UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR HR HU
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

BG RO UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR

CZ HU SK
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pierre GARRAUD

IT RO UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Steve Thompson

PT SK UA
7 records

Aladin

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Prograin Genetique (FR)

CZ FR SK
6 records

Zimbru

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SEEDECO Semences SRL (MD)

BG UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Ragt 2n, F

IT UA
6 records

Tweety

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LABOULET SEMENCES

IT UA
6 records

X4334

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED SERBIA

IT UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

ES PT
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT SK
7 records

SY Kiara

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

PT UA
8 records

Sirocco

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jose Carlos Ramos Aguilar

IT UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.

ES UA
6 records

P64LE168

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

RO UA
7 records

Pr64f66

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik

IT UA
8 records

P64bb400

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

SK UA
8 records

Pr64a29

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

HR HU
6 records

NS Knez

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Radeka Ilija, Miklic Vladimir, Miladinovic Dragana, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

RO UA
8 records

Pilot

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

HILLESHOG - NK SPA

IT SK
8 records

NS-H-52

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CZ SK
7 records

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