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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

G.K.I. & DEKALB PLANT GENETICS-SYCAMORE ROAD-DEKALB-ILLINOIS U.S.A.

IT
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nidera S.A.

3 records

Inagri 104

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR HR UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Revol Benoit

UA
4 records

MAS 93IR

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT
3 records

LGR 09

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

FR HU
2 records

RHA 274

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOIPESOL SEMILLAS, S.A.

ES
3 records

RHA SNRF

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)

FR
3 records

EGH 902

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

ES
2 records

12002 R

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

BG
2 records

10023 R

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

BG
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PARVI NIKOLAJ

UA
3 records

LG 56.65

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Europe, Saint Beauzire (FR)

HR
2 records

AS-87

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jocie Sinisa

UA
5 records

Orasole

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CZ PT
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jean Pierre Dufourcq

IT UA
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

IT
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LABOULET SEMENCES

IT UA
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
4 records

Primasol

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Union des Cooperatives de Semences de Tournesol (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

ES FR HR
4 records

X9180

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT SK
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR IT
3 records

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