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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.

Maraine

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Calesita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Antiope

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Haldane

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Bonnice

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
8 records

Galander

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Brietta

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Islandia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

ES
4 records

Stryker

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

VILMORIN-MIKADO USA

FR
5 records

Moya

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL
6 records

Kriska

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ISI SEMENTI SPA

NL
3 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds BV, Netherlands

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Boratal

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

NL
5 records

Rodagio

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Rosalyn

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Antard

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Antoria

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Monastea

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Zasmira

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Capestar

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem

NL
5 records

Elisian

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

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