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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.

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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.

Rossana

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MARALDI ANDREA

CZ IT
3 records

Akiens

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. / Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Dorian

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
3 records

Ferega

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Jerrican

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Ardillion

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Sarrita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Dagmio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Phelago

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Avemus

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Kawinas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNHEMS

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Amible

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Casonas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Hampole

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Totalai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Adinal

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MORAVOSEED

CZ
3 records

Henros

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Avidius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Poetic

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

FR
4 records

Derbi

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Aberin

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

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