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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.

Eliska

Withdrawn

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

CZ
1 record

Gelb

Protection expired

Stropharia rugoso-annulata Farlow ex. Murr.

HU
1 record

Hippo

Withdrawn

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

DE
1 record

Goldneck

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

IT
1 record

Eracle

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Fantaziia

Application submitted

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

UA
1 record

Èrino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Domino

Active

Solanum sisymbriifolium Lam. · Sticky nightshade

NL
1 record

Finish

Withdrawn

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

DE
1 record

Commandor

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. subsp. sativa · Alfalfa

IT
1 record

Charger

Withdrawn

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
1 record

Citrina

Protection expired

Tagetes tenuifolia Cav. · Signet marigold

SK
1 record

Eureka

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ
1 record

Etnico

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Fiona

Active

Phacelia congesta Hook · Blue curls

CZ
1 record

Estefano

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Fado

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

HU
1 record

Carerra

Withdrawn

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
1 record

Costate 21

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Espina

Application submitted

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HU
1 record

Coronado

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Deca

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Console

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Esedra

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

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