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Pests

Nematodes

Nematodes are microscopic roundworm endoparasites that feed on plant sap and cause significant yield losses. Varietal resistance is provided by genetic mechanisms that prevent pest reproduction and is assessed according to the International Seed Federation scale.

Mentioned in descriptions 13 637 varieties reference book.

Nematodes are microscopic roundworms ranging from 0.3 to 2 mm in size that act as obligate plant parasites. Most species penetrate root, stem, or bulb tissues, causing growth inhibition, wilting, and patchy crop development, with tissue damage often facilitating secondary infections.

Varietal resistance to nematodes is based on the plant's genetic apparatus, including specific R-genes that limit the feeding or reproduction of the pest. In some cases, protection is provided by a hypersensitive response, where local cell death occurs at the site of infection.

Protection efficacy is evaluated using International Seed Federation codes: HR denotes high resistance with limited parasite development under high inoculum pressure, while IR indicates intermediate resistance. The level of protection is race-specific and depends on the specific species and pathotype of the nematode.

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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.

Salto

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
6 records

Serpanok

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

OSIPChUK ANDREJ ANTONOVICh / NAZAR STEFANIYa GRIGOR'EVNA / GRITSENKO EKATERINA PETROVNA / KUChKO ANATOLIJ ANDREEVICh / OSIPChUK ALLA ANDREEVNA / TIMOShENKO TAT'YaNA VASIL'EVNA / TARASENKO OLEG ALEKSANDROVICh / TAKTAEV BORIS ANATOL'EVICh / TARAShchENKO NAD

UA
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Sloots Aardappelkweekbedrijf B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Selekta Pacov, a.s., CZ

CZ
3 records

Salutamu

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

CAMPOCCIA GIOMBATTISTA

IT
2 records

Sannio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

S 338

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MC.NAIR SEED CO.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Safepro

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

ES
2 records

Schuman

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Saladoro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

VANDERLEI VARISI

NL
2 records

Rychka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Sahara

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.

NL
4 records

Rustico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Sauron

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ESASEM SPA. Via G. Marconi, 56 37052- Casaleone (VR), Italy

HU
3 records

Saada

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR
2 records

Roxton

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sevita Genetics

UA
3 records

Sagaro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Sartylia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Rozestar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Santoria

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hergen Berding

DE
3 records

Rua

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
3 records

Romitel

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INCONNU (FR)

FR
3 records

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