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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.

GREENPAC

Active

Prunus amygdalus x Prunus persica

Agromillora Catalana S.A.U.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Golden Quince

Terminated

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

World Flower B.V.

NL
2 records

Granoval

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

MAGNUM SEEDS INC

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause (FR)

FR
2 records

Graham

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Heinz1175

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
2 records

Goulvena

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

MAZEAS DANIEL

FR
4 records

Gwiazda

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
6 records

Gonsella

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Goldnet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Prosem (FR)

FR
2 records

GUNHILD

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Pajbjergfonden

DK
4 records

Giug

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Guinea

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Guarapo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Guindo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
2 records

Galoper

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

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