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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.

Valkýra

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Zuza

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Zorba

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Ubari

Active

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

HU
2 records

Tyncanto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Sorbetto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
2 records

Tomimaru

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Solstar

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Vladan

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CY
2 records

Vivace

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Skelby

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK
2 records

Sivinar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Tobforta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Velox

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Tarchon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Sibarita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Valy

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

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