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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

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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

HU
2 records

Polat

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Rocket

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

HU
2 records

Robusta MC

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RO
2 records

Ronemo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ricciuto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Rio Oro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Rhinema

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

PR58N57

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
3 records

Portento

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Red setter

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
2 records

NX D 61

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

DE
3 records

Red Haky

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Reddy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Panama

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

HU
2 records

Rambo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Přemysl

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Oryzella

Protection expired

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

HU
2 records

Mokka

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
3 records

Oskava

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Picolino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Nomdimba

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

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