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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.

Farida

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Ytzen Pieter van der Werff^^^HZPC Holland B.V.

NL
13 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

MARIEN WINTERS

NL
14 records

Arnika

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SAKA RAGIS PFLANZENZUCHT (DE)

CZ DE DK FR HR NL +2
12 records

Pamina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UNICOPA/CLAUSE

BE DE DK ES FR IE +1
10 records

SW Wikingett

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SW SEED GMBH| SW Seed GmbH

DE DK EE FI LT LV +1
16 records

Sonar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CLAUSE, S.A.

CZ ES FR HU LT PL +1
9 records

Provita

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

CZ IE IT LT NL PL +1
10 records

Frieslander

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Selectiebedrijf KOOI (NL)

AT BE DE DK FR NL +1
11 records

Annalisa

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

BE DE DK FR IT NL +1
10 records

Metex

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

P.H.PETERSEN SAATZUCHT LUNDSGAARD

AT BE CZ FR NL PL
12 records

Pegletta

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PETERSEN| P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH Herrn Asmus Soeren Petersen

AT DE DK FR NL PL
12 records

Feedway

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordic Seed A/S

DK EE FI LT PL SE
14 records

Elvira

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Soltau-Bergen eG

BE ES FR IE IT NL
12 records

Emergo

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

ZWAAN AND DE WILJES

BE DE FR HR NL SI
14 records

Clarissa

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UNIPLANTA

CZ DE ES NL PL SK
15 records

Vertus

Protection expired

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Wirén, Gunnar /Lundin, Per

AT DK ES FR SE
13 records

Valisa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VOGEL JOSEF

CZ DE LT LV PL
13 records

Virgo

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KEIJER J., COMMIES H.S.

EE LT NL PL SI
13 records

Solist

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

YaShINA IZOL'DA MAKSIMOVNA / RUSAKOVA IRINA GENNAD'EVNA / KALYaGIN YuRIJ NIKOLAEVICh / KABUNIN ALEKSANDR ANATOL'EVICh / KONDAKOVA NATAL'Ya NIKOLAEVNA / ALEKSANDROVA LYuBOV' ALEKSANDROVNA

CZ DE FR LT LV
13 records

Rocket

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Thomson, Allan J.

ES FI FR IE SE
12 records

Olga

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin, F

CZ HR NL PL UA
10 records

Granada

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOLANA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

CZ DE IT NL UA
16 records

Colonel

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

CZ DE NL PL UA
13 records

Adagio

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

BE CZ DE NL PL
12 records

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