Diseases
Erysiphales
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease manifesting as a white web-like coating on plant organs, leading to tissue necrosis, fruit deformation, and significant crop losses.
Mentioned in descriptions 33 570 varieties reference book.
Powdery mildew is caused by ectoparasitic fungi of the order Erysiphales, which develop primarily on the surface of leaves, shoots, and fruits. The initial white web-like coating eventually densifies into "powdery" cushions, upon which fungal fruiting bodies may form as dark spots. As a result of the infection, tissues turn yellow and become necrotic, fruits may crack, and leaves drop prematurely.
The intensity of disease development depends on a complex of factors: high relative humidity, moderate temperatures, the presence of dense canopy, and excessive nitrogen nutrition. Risks increase with alternating dry and wet weather. The harmfulness of the disease is expressed in a reduction of the leaf assimilation area, deterioration of crop quality, and a decrease in the general winter hardiness of crops.
Assessment of variety resistance is conducted under field conditions at various stages of vegetation, most often during the full heading phase. To classify the degree of infection, scoring systems or intensity scales in percentages are used, where varieties with up to 10% infection are considered highly resistant (R), 11 to 40% as moderately resistant (M), and more than 41% as susceptible (S). Variety resistance is ensured by genetic mechanisms that prevent colonization by the pathogen or limit the development of its mycelium.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Tezier SA (FR)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Axia NL B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.
Rosa L. · Rose
Louis Lens Boomkwekerijen NV.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.