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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.

Pralyna

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Poran

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UA
1 record

Plaza

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Oltena

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UA
2 records

Milbech

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Merlin

Terminated

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

SK
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Pansta

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SE
1 record

Nemarex

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

MANI

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ES
1 record

Multic

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

NL
1 record

Ojakkyo

Withdrawn

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
1 record

Minidor

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
2 records

Lillo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Leleka

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UA
1 record

Menco

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
1 record

Melman

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UA
2 records

Murietta

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Mogambo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Minizorro

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
1 record

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