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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.

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Nordic Seed A/S

DK
3 records

Novowak

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Nasturcja

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
5 records

Nola

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Aardappelkweek- en Selectiebedrijf Ijsselmeerpolders B.V.

NL
4 records

Mozateco

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

N 6434

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Steven Schroeder

NL
2 records

N 6402

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
3 records

Mozart

Active

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

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Nemasolid

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Nelto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Monty

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES
2 records

Nectar

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Momtaz

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Nergis

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Manier Tohumculuk

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)

FR
2 records

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

ROGOWSKA HODOWLA ROśLIN SP. Z O.O. W DąBROWCE GORNEJ

PL
2 records

Nemira

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BACIU ANCA-MIHAELAMIKE LUIZA

RO
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

AT
2 records

Nemared

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

Nasyma

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Mirely

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Nancy

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

SK
3 records

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