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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

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

HU SK UA
12 records

P64LE136

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

IT RO UA
13 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, F

BG SK UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES FR IT SK UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG FR IT UA
10 records

LID1083H

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Lidea France SAS, FR

ES FR IT SK UA
8 records

P64le185

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES IT RO UA
12 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR IT SK UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

AT BG IT UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations AG., Basel CH

ES HU IT PT UA
9 records

Sanbro

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Seeds S.A.

AT DE ES FR IT
13 records

Fantasol

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Semences Cargill SA (FR)

AT BG FR HR UA
8 records

Joana

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

AT BG FR HR HU
8 records

Aranda

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

BG FR HU IT SK
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

HU RO SK UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

AT FR PT UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations AG| CH

FR IT PT UA
9 records

Suliano

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

AT RO SK UA
10 records

Sureli

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations,CH

AT IT SK UA
10 records

P64LL138

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

FR IT RO UA
11 records

P64bb01

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

BG FR SK UA
8 records

P64LL155

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

AT FR RO UA
13 records

Imidor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Strube Espana S.a., Madrid ES

AT HU IT UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KWS, D

IT RO SK UA
11 records

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