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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.

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

STET HOLLAND

NL
14 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

University of Maine System Board of Trustees

NL
11 records

Accord

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

C. Meijer

NL
11 records

Allison

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ROCUS PIETER GRAVELAND

NL
12 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ DE IT PL UA
7 records

Thomas

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ ES FR NL PL SK
9 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS Saat SE, Einbeck DE

CZ DE HR HU IT UA
8 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DE DK ES NL SE
7 records

Lorenza

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

BE DE ES FR LT
7 records

Quarta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Kartoffelzucht Böhm Inh. Gebrüder Böhm K.G.

AT CZ DE EE FR NL
8 records

Filea

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

REITZIG| Dorlies Reitzig

CZ DE ES IT PL SK
12 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DE DK ES FR SE
8 records

Claustar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOCIETE CLAUSE

ES FR GR IE LU NL
8 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE DE DK FR NL SE
7 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE DK LT SE UA
8 records

Stemster

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Dunnet, J.

DK FR NL SE SK
9 records

Ninak

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

KONINKLIJKE KWEEKBED

DE NL PT
12 records

Marijke

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ZPC Friese Cooperative Haldensvereniging voor Zaaizad en Pootgoed (NL)

DK HR IE IT NL
7 records

Cactus

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE NV-SA, BE

CZ DK FR HU SE
7 records

Daphna

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE DK FR LT SE
7 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE DK FR LT SE
7 records

Darwina

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

U. OLDENBURGER (NL)

DE DK FR NL SE
10 records

Vlasta

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Agrogen spol. s.r.o.

AT CZ SK UA
8 records

Zita

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

PAJBJERG A/S

AT DE DK PL
9 records

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