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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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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Perlinio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Oyin

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NEZZALEZ, S.L.

ES
2 records

Pallina

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Hermann Bodendörfer / Dr. L. Simon

DE
4 records

Ottymo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Otex

Active

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

P.H.PETERSEN SAATZUCHT LUNDSGAARD

IT
2 records

Pacov

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Selekta Pacov, a.s., CZ

CZ
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Orsweety

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
2 records

Ornela

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Orange Moon

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Orinade

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Optifort

Active

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

De Ruiter Seeds NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Pakyta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kohary Erzsebet / Kruppa Jozsef / Adamovics Peter / Molnar Istvanne

HU
3 records

P8805

Terminated

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

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

HR
2 records

Odin

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

PRODANA SEED A/S - DLF SEEDS A/S

DK
3 records

Ofantus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
4 records

Oberon

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
5 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Istvan Rajcan

UA
3 records

Osona

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

ES
3 records

Octydia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Octavio

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Oria

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

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