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Diseases

Downy mildew of lettuce

Lactuca sativa L.

A fungal disease of lettuce caused by the obligate oomycete Bremia lactucae, characterized by high pathogen variability and the appearance of chlorotic angular spots with sporulation on the underside of leaves.

In the reference 2 007 varieties crop Lettuce, where this is mentioned in the description.

The disease is caused by the oomycete Bremia lactucae Regel, which exhibits high genetic variability. Pathogen populations include numerous physiological races, designated by the code Bl followed by a sequence number, the composition of which is constantly changing, making it difficult to maintain cultivar resistance.

Symptoms appear as chlorotic angular spots on the upper side of the leaf, restricted by veins. On the underside, a characteristic loose whitish, gray, or violet sporulation layer forms. Affected tissues become necrotic, leading to leaf desiccation and stunted seedling growth.

Breeding for resistance is based on the use of Dm-genes (Downy mildew) and quantitative trait loci (QTL). Cultivar resistance is determined by the ability to withstand specific races of the pathogen; however, the effectiveness of protection is limited due to the ability of local Bremia lactucae populations to overcome genetic resistance.

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

Sources8

Varieties of Lettuce 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.

Escarcha

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Anguilla

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Celesti

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Contrai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Amalona

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V., Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Exira

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Oakly

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Izabita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
9 records

Voltalie

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Gladius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Poneloya

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Kieren

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Linaro

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Arcticstar

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems Netherlands BV

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Equila

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Vecellio

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Admir

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL
6 records

Zikita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Solmar

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
6 records

Ostralie

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Cinnabar

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Candyka

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

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