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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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Breakdown by crop

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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.

Daivion

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

CXD 142

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
3 records

Contygo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Cyclade

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Columbia

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Western Plant Breeders Inc.

ES
2 records

Comoros

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Crokini

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

NL
3 records

Daytona

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hybrids Ellas Abee

GR
2 records

Codex

Active

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH Herrn Asmus Sören Petersen / Michaela Schlathölter

DE
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)^^^Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S.

NL
3 records

Dask

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Coronel

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Datler

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INIA-OTRI

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Clarosa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Daïquiri

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Chumbito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Conan

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Cuarzyta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Cyprian

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
4 records

Clarina

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Heinrich Böhm^^^SCHUCHMANN R.

DE
4 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE

FR
2 records

Chantus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Cencara

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

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