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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

Found in these crops

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.

Caboverde

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Bolinka

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Bielik

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
4 records

Bellogia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Bravado

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
2 records

Bramata

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Syngenta Seeds

IT
2 records

BQ400

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Brisant

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bavaria Saat GbR

DE
3 records

Bowman

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Benjamin

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

AT
3 records

Big Power

Terminated

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

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nikos Hatzopoulos

BG
2 records

Brentyla

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Borsotto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

BQ403

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

UA
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

DE
3 records

BQ273

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Bavapom

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bavaria Saat GbR

DE
4 records

Baroque

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Charles Hartveld

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Belmira

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Danespo A/S

NL
4 records

Bonbolya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

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