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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.

Altamira

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

CARRIZO

Active

Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.

ES
2 records

Almiraya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

ALFAFARA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Avifel

Active

Prunus L. · Plum

DE
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Boderine

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Brasla

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LV
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Bivoj

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
2 records

Beretta

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Amicii

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RO
2 records

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

HU
2 records

Ascanio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

AVIFEL

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Atenyia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Astral N

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

RO
2 records

Armando

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Alboran

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Alandya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

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