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Diseases

Powdery mildew

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.

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Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Lunagal

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

MASmabay

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Roseraies Pierre Guillot, Roseraies Pierre Guillot

FR
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Teterina Olena Mykolaivna, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Topal Mykola Mykolaiovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Solomonov Ruslan V'iacheslavovych, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Honcharuk Nina

UA
3 records

Marcel

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Loustik

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds France (FR)

FR
2 records

Listeza

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Mars

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wezelenburg K.

FR
3 records

Managua

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Markat

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

Mariza

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DLF Beet Seed APS

PL
2 records

MARIS TEMPLAR

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)

FR
3 records

MARIS CONCORD

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL BOTANY

DK
2 records

Lokata

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

PL
3 records

Logidur

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT
3 records

Marimba

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Lockheed

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Lochbuie

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

William Turner (NZ)

FR
2 records

Mahour

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Lobilly

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Jacques Marionnet G.F.A.

HU
2 records

Liboga

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

CZ
3 records

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