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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.

Kikerino

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Raider

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Murcina

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
8 records

Exanimo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Corianas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Cellist

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden, NL

NL
6 records

Ardinas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Cordai

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Severo

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Ginita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Gonzalo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer

NL
6 records

Kirone

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Mencius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
8 records

Coconino

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Senso

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Romaria

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Heathrow

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Lamberto

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Carvello

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan BV, NL-2678 ZG De Lier

NL
3 records

Amica

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Barnabie

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Novappia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

HM.CLAUSE

FR
4 records

Siberika

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

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