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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.

Saporo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Reet

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

EE
3 records

Scaltro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Rakata

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

SS 1427

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Ranger

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Puglia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Silvana

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Poutník

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Red Summer

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Roňa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Saxana

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Readyset

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Pink Sun

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Perlati

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Rubizzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Parvati

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Palmezio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Rosanna

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ravello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Rozal MC

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RO
2 records

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