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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.

Joosep

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

AIDE TSAHKNA 50% / TERJE TÄHTJÄRV 50 % /

EE
3 records

Joris

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Interseed Potatoes GmbH

DE
3 records

Ignacy

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Janulka

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.

PL
3 records

Janick

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Andelskartoffelmelsfabrikken Vendsyssel A.m.b.A. (AKV Langholt A.m.b.A.)

NL
4 records

Impact

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Ivanhoe

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Hubal

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
3 records

Itaipu

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Hychimo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

IZK Alya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Daniela G. Ganeva, Galina T. Pevicharova, Dimitrina P. Kostova, Olga A. Georgieva, Vinelina P. Yankova-Mihaylova, Ivanka P. Nikolova

BG
3 records

ISCI TOP

Active

Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard

CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA CEREALICOLTURA E COLTURE INDUSTRIALI (CREA-CI)

IT
2 records

Ivory

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

HZPC Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Helga

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Germicopa Breeding

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Karsten Ellenberg

DE
3 records

Imanta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Gunta Bebre

LV
3 records

Heredero

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Ingenyo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Impresja

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
6 records

Imperoso

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
3 records

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