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Pests

Nematodes of sugar beet

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group

The main pathogens of sugar beet are represented by the sugar beet cyst nematode, which causes specific “bearded” root proliferation, as well as species that provoke gall formation and tissue deformation.

In the reference 287 varieties crop Sugar beet, where this is mentioned in the description.

The most damaging species is Heterodera schachtii, the infestation of which manifests as patches of stunted growth and plant wilting. A characteristic diagnostic sign is the formation of multiple lateral roots, on which the pest's cysts are visible, whereas meloidogynosis causes the formation of galls on taproots, and Ditylenchus dipsaci leads to leaf deformation and rot of hypocotyl tissues.

The genetic resistance of hybrids is based on the use of NBS-LRR type genes, as well as specific loci, such as RZ-3 or R6m-1, associated with resistance to root-knot nematodes. Breeding programs are working on the introduction of complex resistance, allowing for the overcoming of the diversity of pathogen races, which complicates nematode control via crop rotation methods.

General information about the subject — on the page Nematodes.

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Varieties of Sugar beet 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.

Baronika KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

DE DK FR SE
6 records

BTS 7945 N

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ IT PL UA
5 records

BTS 6975 N

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed Inc. (US)

DE ES FR
5 records

Smart Nelda KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE DK SE
5 records

Rifle

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)

BG ES FR
5 records

Pauletta

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat AG, DE

DE FR NL
6 records

Elsabella KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

BE DE FR
5 records

Camilla

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK NL SE
5 records

Perfekta

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

LION SEEDS

IT LT
5 records

BTS Smart 4960 N

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed GmbH (DE)

DE FR
5 records

Smart Camilla KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DK ES SE
4 records

Kawegigamono

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES FR IT
4 records

BTS Smart 1645 N

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ IT NL
4 records

Smart Manja KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE ES
4 records

Sallinia KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DE NL
4 records

Smart Modenta KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ PL UA
5 records

Smart Adiella KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

CZ DE ES
4 records

Perruche

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

BE CZ FR
4 records

Miracula KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DK SE
4 records

Nemata

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

BE DE FR
4 records

Julius

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

STRUBE GmbH&Co.KG, DE

BE DE FR
4 records

Fleurina KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE NL SE
4 records

Gabriela

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES FR IT
4 records

Fenja KWS

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DK LT SE
4 records