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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.

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Finezja

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
3 records

Fogo

Application submitted

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

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Gengis

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Gardena

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
4 records

Garance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
2 records

Festas

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SAIS Spa

IT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Galion

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

MariboHilleshög ApS,DK

FR
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

FD Benji

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils

PL
2 records

Gabreta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Faraday

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Ficka

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Furbetto

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Faboulos

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Ficus

Active

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

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

FR
3 records

Frassino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Fremia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Dr Tatiana Tereshonkova

CY
2 records

Framint

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

REINER MEYNS

NL
2 records

FD Pagaj

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SAS Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils

PL
2 records

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