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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.

NS Oskar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Radie Velimir, Cvejie Sandra, Jocie Sinisa,

UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

IB 920

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nidera S.A.

4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Advanta Seeds International

IT PT
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT
4 records

DKF 2525

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Filip Zhiuv

BG UA
4 records

NS H 496

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC / GORAN MALIDZA / DRAGANA MILADINOVIC / VLADIMIR MIKLIC / NENAD DUSANIC

UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
4 records

LG 5559

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

IT SK
4 records

Sellor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT BG FR HU IT SK +1
16 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Mondoville (FR)

BG ES FR HR IT SK +1
12 records

NK Delfi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG CZ FR HR HU +1
13 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR

BG FR HU IT PT RO +1
14 records

Arena PR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Seeds LTD (UK)

BG FR HR HU SK UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Martin Ganssmann

BG ES IT RO SI SK +1
13 records

Opera

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NOVARTIS SEEDS

BG CZ HR HU IT SK +1
12 records

Sumiko

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

AT HU IT RO UA
14 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Caussade Semences, F

BG IT RO SK UA
15 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

CZ DE FR HR HU IT +1
14 records

Rimisol

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INST.FIELD VEGETABLE CROP

BG ES RO SK UA
15 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BG RO SK UA
13 records

P64he133

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT IT SK UA
14 records

Subeo

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

AT HR HU PT RO UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, F

AT BG FR HU SK UA
13 records

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