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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.

Nyostar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Nikomate

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Numbat

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVanderhave NV

NL
2 records

Orzu

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Nevena

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
3 records

Nesmet

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Orfey

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Emiliya K. Nacheva, Valentina P. Petkova, Galina T. Pevicharova, Hari Ya. Samaliev

BG
3 records

Olmedo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Nemalite

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT
4 records

Neo

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

InterGrain Pty Ltd

ES
2 records

Natyssa

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Ocelot

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Numenor

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Istvan Rajkan

UA
3 records

Nyra

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Erma Zaden (IL)

BG
2 records

Ntama

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

N 6404

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Neron

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

SEMILLEROS SALIPLANT, SL

ES
2 records

Myla

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

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