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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.

Lovalie

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comité Nord G.I.E.

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Mandello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

LS 1133

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

LS 0266

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

LS 1321

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

Lipsos

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NUNHEMS ZADEN B.V.

NL
4 records

Marlon

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Mammut

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bavaria Saat GbR

DE
3 records

Longinus

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NIEDEROESTERREICHISCHE SAATBAUGENOSSENSCHAFT

AT
3 records

Mamirio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Loara

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Magiquia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Liternum

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lisbeth

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

AT
3 records

Mandaga

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Gunta Bebre

LV
3 records

Macaron

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Maldini

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lycomech

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Lucitop

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Magnetic

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

LS 1302

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

LS 1060

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA

BG
2 records

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