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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.

Miracle

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Naram

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Litinia

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

HU
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IE
3 records

Marasca

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Krypton

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Hans

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Hamlet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
6 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Humus

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

Indalo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Jersey

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Garincha

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IE
3 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Gorga

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

IT
3 records

Fletcher

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Gades

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
3 records

Echidna

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

PT
3 records

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