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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.

Muril

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Maxifort

Active

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

NL
2 records

Kupka

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Krebsau

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Monta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LV
3 records

MONPOL

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LV
3 records

Kirill

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Lobello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Moncherry

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Kemerit

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Lionella

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Milka pajbjerg

Protection expired

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

DLF-Trifolium (DK)

SI
2 records

Kamonium

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK
2 records

Melinora

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

CZ
2 records

Jahodo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

RO
2 records

Lapillo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Madara

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LV
3 records

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