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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

Found in these crops

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.

Milano

Withdrawn

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
1 record

Marysole

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Joyello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Maryposa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Joker

Terminated

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

HU
1 record

Marmyto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Lady Clare

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Marianka

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
2 records

Magyco

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Lynna

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Kristalla

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
1 record

Malizioso

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Luther

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Kardinal

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SK
1 record

Laurano 70

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Gold pak

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

IT
1 record

Giara

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Fiesta

Protection expired

Tagetes patula L. · French marigold

SK
1 record

HPG

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
1 record

Eurolika

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

DE
1 record

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