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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Breakdown by crop

Root-knot nematodes of tomato 1 711 Potato nematodes 1 231 Nematodes of sugar beet 287 Pepper Nematodes 154 Nematodes — Oilseed radish 143 Nematodes in white mustard 105 Nematodes — Tomato (Interspecific Hybrids) 79 Alfalfa nematodes 62 Barley nematodes 55 Root-knot nematodes of tomato 49 Soybean cyst nematode 35 Grapevine Nematodes 32 Plum nematodes 24 Peach nematodes 22 Rice nematodes 22 Nematodes in black oat 21 Nematodes of oats 20 Citrus Nematode 19 Nematodes — Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica 16 Nematodes of White Clover 15 Nematodes in Prunus davidiana × Prunus persica hybrids 14 Nematodes — Solanum torvum Sw. 14 Nematodes — common wheat 14 Nematodes — hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L. 13

Found in these crops

Tomato 1 709 Potato 1 216 Sugar beet 288 Bell pepper 152 Oil radish 143 White mustard 105 hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner 79 Alfalfa 62 Barley 53 Tomato 48 Soybean 33 Grapevine 32

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.

Pumatis

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

3 records

Red morning

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

2 records

Prost

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Prosperiant

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Graines Voltz (FR)

2 records

Promyk

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

4 records

Prolina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Rana

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegenetics (Pty) Ltd (ZA)

2 records

Pulitzer

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

2 records

Raider

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Meridiem Seeds, I

2 records

Pomerania

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.

3 records

Quentero

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

4 records

Pontiac Smart

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A., Tienen BE

2 records

Poblante

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Prelma

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Gunta Bebre

3 records

Praetorius

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Promoso

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

5 records

Posillipo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Portugues

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

2 records

Pink World 2000

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

3 records

Piwonia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hodowla Ziemniaka Zamarte sp. z o.o. - Grupa IHAR

4 records

Pink Sky

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Pogoria

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

3 records

Pink Jazz

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Moshe Zalsman

2 records

Pink Bush

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

2 records

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