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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.

Panther

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Montebelo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Maximum

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SE
3 records

Michel

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Mercana

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Lamia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Krebsli

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Krebslun

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Jindra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Jeirex

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Emina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Eraclito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Elanor

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Delioso

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Degheio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Diva

Active

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

CZ
3 records

Chablis

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Zumoured

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Zerlana

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Yaqui

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Xenia

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Zebryllo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

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