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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

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Adlucem

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Almadraba

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Aligator

Terminated

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

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Anakin

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Alexper

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Ametyst

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

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

PL
3 records

Alcazaba

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Adunum

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Amaya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

A2234

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES
2 records

Abraham

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Abeyan

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Almibar

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Alameda Rz

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.

ES
2 records

Alpha

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station

IT
2 records

Abrametto

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Agatos

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Almadir

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Aletta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Averis Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Agasi

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

AG1901

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
2 records

Afamia

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kees Konst

UA
4 records

Abbundo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM Clause Inc (US)

FR
3 records

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